It Isn’t Just SOR (The Science of Reading) Anymore
The Science of Reading, or SOR as it is referred to, is so buzzy lately. It feels like there is a revolution of teachers, practitioners, and administrators ready to take down Balanced Literacy en masse, armed with the beauty and power of science and a vision of literacy for all. (Or maybe that is just the bias of my own social media bubble that gives me this impression?) Now is the perfect moment to heed the wise words of researcher Pamela Snow who suggested in 2020 that the Science of Reading be rebranded to the Science of Language and Reading, or SOLAR.
Self Care for Educators
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The Importance of Controlled Text While Learning to Read
Decode the reading process with controlled text! Explore evidence-based methods for optimal neural pathways, sound-letter connections, and reading success.
Can My Child With Dyslexia Learn How To Read?
This is one of the top questions I have heard from parents across the last decade working as a Dyslexia Practitioner. The dyslexia diagnosis can feel really scary at first and anxiety over the uncertainty about what this reality may mean for your child can feel overwhelming. But you aren’t alone! The latest research shows that about 1 in 5 individuals are born with a dyslexic brain, so your child is in good company.
Check out this 2.5-minute video talking you through the answer to this common question: “Can my child with dyslexia learn how to read?” What other questions come up for you? Feel free to drop us a line @ Redwood Literacy with your question and we will do our best to answer it.
Early Intervention for Students With Dyslexia Can Make All the Difference
Prevent reading difficulties with early screening! Assess key literacy milestones for predictive insights and proactive intervention. Change lives. #DyslexiaAwareness
Building Resiliency During A Tough Time In Education
Since the end of winter break, I’ve been awash in news stories of the “chaotic” reopening, or non-reopening of schools. Of the stress teachers, students, and administrators are feeling. Of staffing shortages, the decline in student learning, rising depression, and anxiety. While there is no easy “silver-lining” to the toll the pandemic is taking on schools, I do find some comfort in what the brain research shows us on resiliency.
5 Questions to Ask Your Child’s Teacher About Their Reading Progress
If you are concerned, or even just curious, about your child’s reading development, it is important to partner with your child’s teacher to ensure your child’s skill development is on track.
Here are 5 questions to ask your child’s teacher to help navigate these conversations. Complete the New Explorer Form (https://6r88yk8d8ah.typeform.com/to/VPmucQEf) as a first step for enrolling in our Redwood Literacy services.
I Think My Daughter Had Dyslexia: Guess the Sounds
Discover the breakthrough moment in one parent’s journey with her dyslexic daughter. Learn about the engaging ‘Guess The Sounds’ game that sparked progress.
Three Tips on Finding the Right Book
So, one of the most frequent questions I get from parents goes something like this:
“How do I find books for my child to read at his or her level?”
My Child Was Just Diagnosed with Dyslexia—What Do I Do?
You just finished the not-so-simple evaluation process and received documentation that validates the concerns you’ve probably carried for awhile—your child has dyslexia.
So…now what?