I have asked several of my students to help me with a blog series about things they wish people knew. Here is the first.
Author: Reading With Reach
I am a credentialed teacher in both California and Tennessee with 24 years teaching experience. For the past 9 years I have been using the Barton Reading and Spelling System to tutor. I now provide private tutoring using this program.
Perseverance is Key
By Jennifer Tarkington My daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia in first grade. Both pre-k and kindergarten had proven a struggle, but by first grade it became apparent that letters and sounds were simply not sticking. Our local public school system was ill equipped to handle her needs. In fact, their IEP and accommodations came only… Continue reading Perseverance is Key
Reality of Anxiety Among Students
Although it is completely accurate to state that depression and anxiety increased during the Pandemic, studies show that from 2016-2019 depression and anxiety increased among adolescents and children by 24-27 percent. Students experience anxiety at a higher percentage than depression. The students I work with deal with learning differences which cause them varying degrees of… Continue reading Reality of Anxiety Among Students
Some Warning Signs of Dyslexia
There are many misconceptions regarding Dyslexia, so it is important as parents and teachers to understand what Dyslexia is. Dyslexics share common characteristics, but no two are exactly alike. It is difficult as a parent when you know your child is very intelligent, yet they struggle with spelling and reading. We see their strengths in sports, music, art, science, and math. We may read to them every night, saturate them with the written word, and see that they have high vocabularies. Yet, they still struggle with spelling and reading. This struggle is real and frustrating.
If your child has 3 or more of the following warning signs, you should learn more about dyslexia.
- delayed speech
- mixing up the sounds and syllables in long words
- chronic ear infections
- constant confusion of left versus right
- can’t create words that rhyme
- a close relative with dyslexia
- dysgraphia (slow, non-automatic handwriting that is difficult…
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Sight Words
Sight words can be very difficult for individuals with Dyslexia. Sight words are words that do not follow spelling rules or that are borrowed from foreign languages. This is why sight words are so difficult. They require memorization. Therefore, it is very important to provide students with a multisensory approach to study sight words. This… Continue reading Sight Words
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