As an educator, I strive to keep up to date with best teaching practice for my students. Through ongoing professional development with leading authorities on SLD’s, my intervention model aligns …
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BlogWhat to say when your child asks you how to spell a word?
When I am working with kids and they ask me how to spell a word, I always say, “What are you hearing?” Immediately they begin to segment the word into …
BlogWhat is Phonological Awareness ?
In a nutshell, Phonological Awareness is understanding the sounds of our language. It includes skills such as breaking words up into individual sounds and blending sounds back together in order …
BlogHandwriting in Early Childhood
Did you know poor handwriting fluency in early childhood has been used as a predictor for reading ability? There is a growing body of evidence suggesting there are specific cognitive …
BlogDr Stanislas Dehaene’s Four Pillars of Learning and how they relate to a well planned tutoring session
According to Dr Stanislas Dehaene’s research, there are 4 Pillars of learning and he describes these as being the secret ingredients of successful learning in the human brain. This metaphor …
BlogSMARTER Intervention
The SMARTER Intervention reading and writing program, is a comprehensive system that allows us to assess, design, and deliver the most effective literacy intervention to your child. So what does …