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Development of Oral Language At Home Is The Key To Reading

Did you know that the development of oral language is the most important skill for helping your child become a confident reader? Oral language lays the foundation not just for decoding but also for comprehending text. As an EBLI-certified reading tutor, I’ve seen firsthand how vital oral language skills are in reading and spelling.  I’ve…

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Child Struggling With Spelling: How A Parent Can Help

Are you wondering why spelling is so difficult for your child? Whether they are spelling with dyslexia or other reading difficulties, keep reading! If you want to help your child improve their spelling and overcome their frustration, then knowing some things about the English spelling system is for you! I have helped 100’s of students…

Structured Literacy vs Balanced Literacy

Is Your Child’s School Teaching Reading Wrong?

Sold a Story podcast is making teachers angry that they teach reading wrong “I feel guilty and tricked.” Group Member of The Facebook Group “The Science of Reading – What I Should Have Learned in College” Teachers all across America are listening to Emily Hanford’s podcast, Sold a Story, and they feel angry. Angry that…