What is a read-aloud and why does it matter so much?
· storytime · reading
A read-aloud is expressive reading to a child, and research links it to memory, vocabulary and lifelong reading. What it is, its benefits, and how to do it.
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Practical, evidence-based guidance for parents on dyslexia, reading science, and supporting children with learning difficulties.
Ways to support your child during online classes
· learning · parenting
Online classes strain focus, doubt-clearing and writing speed, hardest for struggling learners. How parents can work with teachers and help from home.
Should I retain my child in the same grade?
· school · parenting
Research says grade retention rarely fixes the real problem. The academic and emotional questions to ask first, and what usually works better than repeating.
How to teach word meanings to kids
· learning · parenting
When your child asks what a word means, the way you answer builds their vocabulary. Eight simple habits, from dictionary hunts to drawing the meaning.
b and d confusion in kids: why it happens and how to fix it
· reading · learning
Mixing up b and d is normal until about age 7 and is not automatically dyslexia. Why young brains flip letters, plus three ways to correct it at home.
How to make story time interactive
· storytime · activities
Eight ways to turn story time from listening into learning: book tours, questions, finger tracking, word strips, personal connections and the PEER sequence.
What are decodable books and how do they help early readers?
· reading · learning
Decodable books use only the phonics a child has already been taught, so beginners sound out every word instead of guessing. How to choose and use them well.
What is multisensory teaching and why does it work?
· learning · reading
Multisensory teaching engages sight, sound, touch and movement together. Why it is the most effective method for struggling readers, with techniques to try.
Top ten myths about dyslexia, and what is actually true
· dyslexia
Dyslexia is not a disease, a vision problem, or a sign of low intelligence. A dyslexia therapist separates the ten most common myths from the real facts.
Early indicators of learning difficulty: what to watch for in preschoolers
· learning · parenting
Learning difficulties leave clues well before Grade 3. The early signs parents and teachers can watch for in preschool and UKG children, from a therapist.
All about dyslexia: a parent's complete introduction
· dyslexia
What dyslexia is, how common it is in India, the signs in reading, spelling and writing, and why early intervention changes everything. A parent's primer.
Activities for auditory attention in kids
· activities · learning
Auditory attention lets a child pick the teacher's voice out of a noisy room. Five zero-prep games, Simon Says to sound hunts, that train the listening ear.
Activities for sustained attention in 4 to 7-year-old kids
· activities · learning
Inattention at this age is rarely ADHD. Four playful activities, memory games, letter hunts, crosswords and newspaper searches, that stretch a child's focus.
Activities for sustained attention in babies and toddlers
· activities · parenting
A 2-year-old's attention span is four to six minutes, and it grows with practice. Age-by-age norms plus five simple activities that stretch focus early.
What are remedial classes and why do some kids need them?
· learning · school
Remedial classes bridge the gap between what a child knows and what their age expects, using systematic, multisensory teaching. How they differ from tuition.