The Land of Plurals Once upon a time, in the Land of Plurals, there was a school.  All words went to this school. Some words wanted to become more than one, or plural (like cat).  Other words were ver … read more

Inspired. Humbled. Determined. Three words that describe my first experience with dyslexia. After years of teaching English and reading to high school students, I made a horrendous error, leading to a … read more

The educational world is witnessing Arkansas embrace a huge initiative toward ensuring all students can read. Tremendous strides are being taken to align instructional practices within districts acros … read more

It’s hard to make practicing prefixes fun, however, most kids seem to love spinner games! I work with students with dyslexia in small groups and games help them remember more of what they are le … read more

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, and what better than to share some stories about making learning engaging and worthwhile for all learners? Multisensory instruction is critical for a child who str … read more

Looking for a fun way to review multiple skills? I recently tried this activity with a student who demonstrated a bit of a summer slide. It was evident he needed to review more before moving on in the … read more