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4 Amazing Dyslexia Strengths You Need to Know

4 Amazing Dyslexia Strengths You Need to Know What are dyslexia strengths?  I have tutored many students over the past 20 years and have loved working with each of “my kids.”  When I think of all the unique and remarkable strengths I have seen, the students with dyslexia come in first place.  Dyslexia might not be a “gift,” but the unique abilities it produces undoubtedly are. These students bring such joy to my tutoring sessions.  […]

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25 Dyslexia Resources for Parents and Teachers

I remember feeling like I was drowning in a sea of uncertainty and information overload the first time I heard the terms dyslexia and learning disability being used by my child’s teacher.  I also remember feeling the same way with my first dyslexic student.  I hope to raise awareness of these issues and show you where to find help so you won’t feel as overwhelmed as I did.  There are a lot of great resources out there and some not so great information too. 

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How to Turn Any Lesson into an Exciting Game

Have you ever been trying to teach a difficult concept and your students are zoning out?  We’ve all been there.  How can you engage them fast when you have nothing else in your lesson plan?  That’s easy, turn it into a game.  Educational games are motivating, engaging, and they can make a concept come to life like nothing else.  Here are a few of my favorite ways to make any lesson into a quick and exciting game.

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Why Playing Games is Absolutely The Best Way to Teach

Do you love playing games?  I do, and most of my students do too. Just the other day one of them asked if we could play games for the whole session.  Do you know what? I thought it was a great idea. Educational games for kids are a must for active learning. What is an educational game?  In my opinion, all games can teach something. What I have seen is that when we play games, kids learn! Here is why you absolutely need to include games in your teaching.

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