How to help your child stop reversing letters and numbers when writing
Do you often see your child reversing letters or numbers? In this blog post I share some effective strategies to correct…
What are short vowel sounds and why knowing them can increase reading fluency!
Short vowel sounds are what I call the superheroes of reading! So what are short vowel sounds? Let me tell you. They are one of the most important things to teach children as they begin their reading journey. However, before diving into exactly what short vowel sounds are, we first need to understand the importance […]
Phonological Awareness and Its Importance When Learning to Read
What is phonological awareness and how will this help my child? Have you ever googled the best way to teach your child to read and been inundated with confusing terms like ‘phonological awareness’. It can all seem so confusing and that was me at the beginning of my journey, training to become a specialist dyslexia […]
5 Ways to Support Struggling Readers at Home
In this blog post, I am hoping to relieve some stress for you and give you some great ideas to support struggling readers at home. Do you have a struggling reader you want to help? Is it like pulling teeth to get them to practice at home? Are they falling behind their peers? They may […]