Literacy support for students with dyslexia has been under development for over 100 years. Back in the 1920s, a pathologist named Samuel Orton tried to figure out why some children with average and above average intelligence experienced language difficulties similar to his adult patients with brain damage. Since he thought that their left and rightContinue reading “What is Structured Literacy?”
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Deliberate Practice: Creating Word Experts
Consistent, deliberate practice…the daily challenge of working towards long-term gains. We still experience difficulty as adults trying to stick with a new routine like a diet or workout plan. Do you remember how hard it was as a kid when you had even less understanding of how your daily habits would impact you in the long run?
More than Sounds
English is not as illogical as many people think, but it often seems illogical when meaning-related patterns are not included in literacy instruction.
Favorites for Summertime
Just a few recommendations to keep learning over the summer!
Developing Readers 