The speed at which a student can convert words, from either text or speech, into meaning will determine how much and how quickly they comprehend. Knowing this can become incredibly helpful. Parents can give their children a huge advantage in school by helping them increase their “working” vocabulary. The dictionary defines “vocabulary” as: A body […]
Logic would tell us that there is something dreadfully wrong when almost half of the nation does not meet the minimum literacy level. However, the problem goes deeper than one might think. We know that being illiterate can effect job prospects, but consider your daily routine and how often you need to read just to […]
When I was young my family lived in northern British Columbia, Canada and it was normal to have fourteen feet of snow accumulating every winter. In fact, there were times when we could toboggan off the roof. Now as a youngster it was entertaining; to an adult – not so much. Lesson #1: Practice Does […]
From K to three you learn to read, from grade four and for the rest of your life you read to learn. What if you miss the window? Most of our school systems are set up in a certain way. They assume that by the time a child reaches grade four, he or she will […]
Many parents are devastated when they discover that their child is struggling in school. Reading, the most essential component to learning, is often the stumbling block for many struggling students. After exhausting all of the in-school resources and expertise, parents often are at a loss for what to do or where to go for assistance. […]
Many parents of children with learning disabilities hear this far too often. What your child may be trying to communicate with you is that he or she feels different from the other kids, is frustrated with a particular situation and/or rarely feels successful or competent. As a parent, when you hear this, it is definitely […]
What is dyslexia? Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability. Dyslexia refers to a cluster of symptoms, which result in people having difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading. Students with dyslexia may experience difficulties in other language skills such as spelling, writing, and speaking. Dyslexia is a life-long status; however, its impact can change at […]
The concept of “Wait Time” as an instructional variable was formerly developed by Mary Budd Rowe back in 1972. “Wait-time” was the period of silence between a teacher’s question and the students’ responses. It was found that the period of silence that followed a teacher’s question and students’ completed responses, rarely exceeded 1.5 seconds in typical […]
In earlier articles, I wrote about the need to advocate for your child should you think there is a problem. In this article we will explore the “rules of the road” when it comes to advocating for your child once you suspect a difficulty. We have all heard the horror stories of parents who tried […]
Dyslexia Calgary and the 5 Main Emotional and Social Issues The frustration of children with dyslexia often centers on their inability to meet expectations. Their parents and teachers see a bright, enthusiastic child who is not learning to read and write. Time and again, dyslexics and their parents hear, “He’s such a bright child; if […]
