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Building Reading Fluency in Dyslexic Readers

Building Reading Fluency in Dyslexic Readers

Reading fluency is difficult for the dyslexic reader to attain because they are generally spending most of their brain power trying to decode the words on the page. Let's take a look at how we can build fluency in dyslexic readers.  Thanking you for joining us here...

Reading Methods That Work With Dyslexia

Reading Methods That Work With Dyslexia

The bottom line in knowing how to teach kids with dyslexia to read is that there are methods and approaches that have been proven to work and those that haven't. Welcome back to day 3 of this 5-day series on Teaching Kids With Dyslexia to Read.  To read the entire...

How to Teach Phonemic Awareness

How to Teach Phonemic Awareness

Research has shown that phonemic awareness is the single strongest indicator of a child’s success at learning to read. But, how do you teach it? I'm showing you step by step! One of the first steps in learning to read is developing a strong awareness of phonemes in...

Could it be Dyslexia?  Signs of Dyslexia

Could it be Dyslexia? Signs of Dyslexia

If you know little about dyslexia, you may be wondering, how to know if someone is dyslexic or not. There are quite a few signs of dyslexia that are easy to observe. This is the first post in a 5-day series on Teaching Kids With Dyslexia to Read.  Read the entire...

100 Resources for Teaching Kids With Dyslexia

100 Resources for Teaching Kids With Dyslexia

Have a child with dyslexia? We've compiled 100 of the best, evidence-based resources for those who teach students with dyslexia.   Parent Education for Understanding Dyslexia Dyslexia Books There are many well-written books on the subject of learning differences.  The...

Why All Reading Curricula Are Not Created Equally

Why All Reading Curricula Are Not Created Equally

Not all reading programs are the same because not all learners are the same. Here are some reasons that all reading curricula are not created equally. I was always a good reader.  In fact, I never even knew that there were bright people who had trouble learning to...

Why Labeling Kids With Dyslexia is Good

Why Labeling Kids With Dyslexia is Good

Whether or not to 'label' a child diagnosed with dyslexia is a common concern among parents. As the parent of 7 kids with dyslexia and a passionate dyslexia advocate, I strongly believe that labeling kids with dyslexia is a good thing. Why Saying Dyslexia is SO...

Is My Dyslexic Child Stubborn or Struggling?

Is My Dyslexic Child Stubborn or Struggling?

Sometimes a student with dyslexia will appear stubborn. Being dyslexic is hard. So how do we know when they are struggling or being stubborn? I received this great question from a reader last week about homeschooling her dyslexic son: Its so hard to know when to push...

10 Tips for Teaching Kids With ADD and ADHD

10 Tips for Teaching Kids With ADD and ADHD

Yesterday we looked at some surprising myths and misinformation on ADD and ADHD as well as signs to watch for in your own kids.  You can read that post, What Every Parent Should Know About ADD & Dyslexia by clicking here.  Today we're taking a look at tips...

How and When to Get Tested for Dyslexia

How and When to Get Tested for Dyslexia

  Do you suspect your child has dyslexia? Deciding to have your child tested for dyslexia is a big decision. We are going to take a look at how to test for dyslexia and when to make that decision. If you prefer to listen to this post, click on the player below:...

Tips for Encouraging the Struggling Learner

Tips for Encouraging the Struggling Learner

Through the years of raising struggling learners, I have learned a few things about nurturing the hearts of these wonderful and talented kids. Homeschooling the struggling learner comes with challenges. We want to encourage our kids. Here are some things that you can...

Announcing Our Winners!

Thank you to everyone who entered our Grand Opening Giveaway last week.  It was a huge success! Our winners have been chosen and emailed. A big thank you to our sponsors: All About Learning Press Reading Horizons Fortuigence    a Rafflecopter giveaway

Curriculum Choices for the Dyslexic Preschooler

Curriculum Choices for the Dyslexic Preschooler

Research has shown that the two best predictors of reading success are alphabet recognition and phonemic awareness. These are both things the dyslexic preschooler will probably struggle with. So, homeschool curriculum choices is so important! Here are great curriculum...

Teaching Writing to the Dyslexic Student

Teaching Writing to the Dyslexic Student

Dyslexia is known as a reading disability but it also impacts writing ability. Let's look at some ways we can teach writing to the dyslexic student. Before we look at how to find a good writing curriculum for the dyslexic student, we need to identify the areas of...