Author Archives: Carly
Sending Teachers Into The Home
With national concern about students’ academic performance, some districts are turning to a Teacher Home Visit Program or Parent Visitation Program. The idea behind this strategy is that parents (with the support of the teacher) will be more involved in …
The D Word: Understanding Dyslexia
Reading Horizons is located in Salt Lake City- the heart of Utah. But about 30 miles east of Salt Lake City (a 40-minute drive through a vast canyon and an increase of elevation of about 3500 feet) you enter Park …
Paper or Electronic Books? Which Should Your Child Use?
With the increasingly popular e-readers (such as Kindle) on the rise, the question arises- are printed books on their way to becoming obsolete? According to American Booksellers Association’s CEO Oren Teicher, “ABA in no way believes that print books are going away. …
Inventive Spelling – Does it help or hurt?
Inventive spelling (also called invented spelling) is the practice of spelling unfamiliar words by making a guess as to the correct spelling based on the writer’s existing knowledge. An example of this would be spelling “is” as “iz” or “flowers” …
Boys – A Literacy Crisis
Academic underachievement for boys is gaining significant attention in the media lately. Boys are underperforming girls on benchmark and standardized tests, and this is a major concern for both educators and parents. Following the wave of the women’s rights movement in the late …
Can a Font Really Help Dyslexic Readers?
A graphic designer by the name of Christian Boer had developed a font to aid his own dyslexia and he has released it to be available for purchase online. But can a font really help dyslexic readers? Acocrding to an article …
Dogs May Help Your Child Read Better
You may already know that the presence of animals (dogs in particular) has been proven to provide health benefits for humans. Pets can both lower blood pressure and reduce stress. However, one benefit you may not have heard of, is …
The Dyslexic Advantage
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Back to School Study Tips
The back to school season is in full-swing. Now that the syllabus has been handed out and the introductions and formalities of starting a new school year are almost complete, expect loads of homework to start coming in. For a …
Back to School Book Recommendations – Ages 8-12
It’s that time again. Back to School. This is an exciting time of year; new teachers, new classes and new friends. It’s a time to re-establish routines and to re-focus. However, it can bring a lot of uncertainty and anxiety for …
