The Illusion of Reading
A girl told me a few days ago: “It’s strange, when I read in my classes or I listen to
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Category: Learning to Read
How do you read to your child?
[Updated] Reading story books to small children is fun, but did you know that the way you read can make a big difference in preparing your child to become a reader?
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Dyslexic Legends Alphabet Book
This is a fun and informative way to explore the accomplishments of dyslexic achievers. To learn more, visit the publisher’s
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IQ & Dyslexia
This short video from Edutopia.org provides an excellent overview of research evidence tied to IQ, reading, and dyslexia – and
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Visual Processing in Literacy
From 2014 to 2018, I worked with almost 250 students in the age group of 5 to 14 years, to
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From Learning to Read to Reading to Learn
When reading gets harder: the transition from “learnng to read” to “reading to learn.”
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Unflipping the Letters
It’s natural to confuse b and d — it is the unlearning of “mirror generalization” that’s hard. Here’s what scientists have discovered.
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Thinking with Clarity – 3D Thinking
A look at how three-dimensional thinking and perception can be tied to difficulties with reading and print. From New Zealand
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Phonemic Awareness: A different take
Updated: Are dyslexic kids better at hearing the discrete sounds of language than others?
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Why it’s tough to learn to read through phonics:
This engaging video from top educators explains why so many kids are confused when taught to “sound out” English words.
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5 Steps for Active Reading with your Child (Part 2)
Five ways that you can help improve your child’s comprehension and encourage critical thinking as you read aloud.
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Reading Actively to your Dyslexic Child
Read ACTIVELY and aloud to your children for at least 30 minutes each night until their homework load and extracurricular activities no longer allow time for it, which generally occurs sometime in middle school.
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