by Leah Skinner | May 9, 2023 | Homeschooling
Did you know that the test scores of American students have been lagging for decades? When it comes to writing and other subjects in school, the knowledge builds upon itself. This means your child can continue to fall behind if they show signs of struggling. Consider...
by Leah Skinner | Mar 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
Literacy in America Literacy rates in America are- in short- not good. 65 percent of fourth graders read at a level considered basic or below. 54 percent of US adults 16-74 years old read below a sixth-grade level. For these Americans who struggle with literacy, the...
by Leah Skinner | Mar 25, 2023 | Homeschooling
Learning to read comes easier to some than it does to others. But introducing children to literature can dramatically improve the information they retain. A child reading twenty minutes daily will be exposed to 2 million words a year. But children are most...
by Leah Skinner | Mar 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
Table of Contents How to Make Learning Fun for Your Child Make it Interactive!Make it Rewarding! Make it Playful!Conclusion How to Make Learning Fun for Your Child Children spend a substantial amount of time learning in school. However, for some children, more is...
by Leah Skinner | Feb 27, 2023 | Dyslexia
In the United States, only 2 million people have been diagnosed with dyslexia. If you include the undiagnosed, this number is estimated to be more than 40 million. Dyslexia affects people of all ages and can create a challenging learning environment early on if...
by Leah Skinner | Jan 30, 2023 | Dyslexia, Homeschooling
Table of Contents Why Praise is Essential for Learning (and How to Use it Effectively)Types of PraisePersonal PraiseEffort-based praiseBehavior-specific praiseHow to use PraiseLearning Disabilities and Other NeurodivergenceWorking With Your Child, Not Against Them Why...
by Leah Skinner | Jan 18, 2023 | Dyslexia, Homeschooling
Did you know dyslexia may affect as much as 20% of the population? This reading disability is commonly identified during childhood and can significantly impact how a child learns to read and spell. However, the Barton Reading and Spelling System provide rigorous...
by Leah Skinner | Dec 26, 2022 | Dyslexia, Homeschooling
Most of us take reading and writing for granted. But reading difficulties are quite common. Across the United States, 32% of fourth graders and 24% of eighth graders struggle with basic reading. If you are the parent of a child struggling to read, you might be looking...
by Leah Skinner | Nov 21, 2022 | Dyslexia
Do you wonder why your child struggles to read? It could be dyslexia. Dyslexia is a neurological disorder that affects reading skills. People with dyslexia struggle with phonemic awareness. Phonemic awareness is the understanding that spoken words are composed of...
by Leah Skinner | Oct 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
Did you know that children who participate in after-school tutoring tend to improve their study habits, self-esteem, critical thinking skills, and school performance? Many parents believe that it is only necessary to enroll their children as a last resort when they...
