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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I am a credentialed teacher in both California and Tennessee with 29 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.
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Reading Fluency
Reading fluency is how a skilled reader reads aloud. A fluent reader reads rapidly, with good pronunciation, and good understanding. At least four correct readings are necessary for automatic recognition of a word. Fluency is crucial for bridging the gap between decoding and good comprehension. The National Assessment of Educational Progress found that 44% of… Continue reading Reading Fluency
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We are experiencing a lot of chaos right now in our world. Don't think for a minute that your children aren't attuned to everything going on. Two weeks ago in my community, a tornado destroyed homes and schools and left more than 20 people dead. Now we are dealing with a virus that has shut… Continue reading How to Help Children Cope with Anxiety
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