The Science of Reading Blog

Decodable Texts for Beginning Readers

Are decodable readers the latest educational fad, or are they grounded in the science of reading? The answer is they are grounded in the science of reading. Leveled readers (F&P,

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Dyslexia Awareness

Dyslexia Awareness Month

October is dyslexia awareness month. The Des Moines Public Library is kicking it off with a podcast to help parents identify the major symptoms. Listen to Heidi Kroner, Executive Director

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online dyslexia tutoring

Quality Reading & Spelling Instruction

To become a strong reader, children entering Kindergarten – Third Grade must have a solid foundation in: Letter recognition Letter sounds Phonics rules Sight words Spelling Strong handwriting skills Aspire

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Stop the COVID Reading Slide!

We can help! No matter how hard your school and teachers are trying, students who learned to read via online schooling are at a disadvantage. To become a strong reader,

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Free Online Dyslexia Test

Free Online Dyslexia Test

One effect of COVID schooling, is that K-2 grade students are not learning to read at the normal pace of years past.  Parents are also noticing that their older children

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online learning during Covid-19

Doing online learning right

Learning occurs best when children are engaged socially, emotionally and are not stressed. Learning occurs best when it is customized to the child.

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