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

Syllable awareness is a very critical skill as students progress in their understanding of reading and spelling concepts. They move from reading and writing single syllable words (often with consonant … read more

To celebrate March is Reading Month, Brainspring Tutors and Instructors share their tips and ideas for motivating students to read. “How do you motivate your students to read?” I motivate my young, … read more

How do you motivate a child to enjoy something they work so hard to avoid? Maybe it is time to introduce them to the exciting world of Graphic Novels. After many encounters with reading challenges, s … read more

In all my years as a reading tutor, I have found it hard to motivate students to want to read. Yes, I can teach them the code (phonics), I can practice fluency and build their vocabulary. I can show t … read more

This month, the education world has been abuzz with the appointment of a new Secretary of Education.  As a Certified Dyslexia Specialist, I am often asked about my views on current education topics.  … read more