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Ways to Help Spread Dyslexia Awareness

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Help Tackle Dyslexia October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. It’s the perfect time to help spread awareness about this issue that affects so many.  Chances are you know a child or adult who struggles. Dyslexia does not just make reading difficult; it challenges every aspect of life.  We need to seek out information and knowledge in order to advocate for our kids and find ways to help. Read this review of the book Did You Say […]

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10 Powerful Activities to Improve Visual Discrimination Skills

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In my experience, I have found that struggling readers often have weak visual discrimination skills, and this must be addressed first in order for them to become better readers. When students practice and improve their visual discrimination skills, then practicing phonics, sight words, and decoding is more meaningful and successful. The good news is that this is a skill that can be learned and improved upon with explicit teaching and practice. Today, I’m going to

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3 Ways to Support Struggling Readers

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3 Ways to Support Struggling Readers When it comes to supporting struggling readers, it can be hard to know where to start. After all, every child learns in unique ways and not all strategies work for all children. Today I’m going to share with you three ways to support struggling readers in your classroom. Plus, I have a few freebies for you along the way! 1. The First Strategy to Support Struggling Readers is to

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What You Need to Know About Dyslexia and Orton-Gillingham Instruction

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It is heartbreaking to watch a child struggling to read, and It can be overwhelming to know how to help.  As a reading tutor, I often get questions on what’s the best way to help students with dyslexia. To help answer those questions, I made this quick overview of the most common reading disability and the Orton-Gillingham method that not only helps those with dyslexia but all struggling readers.

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4 Amazing Dyslexia Strengths You Need to Know

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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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