As in many areas of education, there are differences of opinion as to what constitutes valuable instruction. Regardless of on which side one falls, the measure should always be student understanding a … read more

Many students, especially those with  dyslexia, struggle with reversing letters.  While problems with letter reversals will never completely end for a truly dyslexic student, there are strategies that … read more

Teachers and parents want nothing more than to see their kids succeed. We spend countless hours preparing our children for adult life yet we often lose sight of the mounting pressure that kids have to … read more

Stress and anxiety come in many forms. Additionally, stress can motivate or prohibit the way you perceive and/or complete a task. Recently the growing demands on children in school have created circum … read more

  Using Orton-Gillingham Phonics First®, you are very familiar with the “Magic Sand Tray”.  The tactile support is a critical component to the Orton-Gillingham method.  However, the s … read more

March is Reading Month is coming to end, but do we really want the party to end?  While most of us love any excuse to celebrate reading, Joe makes a good point in his blog.  Shouldn’t every month be R … read more