I have been a teacher for 29 years, but a parent for 30! My son was both Gifted and Dyslexic. Throughout his school years, this presented a number of challenges, trying times, and major headaches!  Wh … read more

Vowels are super important when it comes to reading. Some might say the most important, but they are also the trickiest to learn and remember. In early elementary, short vowel sounds are the main foc … read more

Are you a human grammar and usage checker? Maybe you see words spelled incorrectly on social media and have heart palpitations. Or, maybe you silently correct someone’s grammar as they speak. If so, t … read more

After children have learned a few single consonant letter-sound correspondences and at least one vowel, they are ready to read some simple words. Think about it…  How many CVC words can be made using … read more

One of the greatest things you can do for your child is develop their oral language. By speaking with your child, they are learning thousands of words, then storing them in their brain’s dictionary. W … read more

Summer is a time to get out and play. Why not combine play with the challenge of thinking and create an obstacle course? Your course can include running, jumping, climbing, crawling, balancing, swimm … read more