How to Improve Reading Comprehension
Are you familiar with the struggle of reading the same page over and over again without making sense of it? So are lots of kids. Even those who are easily able to decode words sometimes struggle with reading comprehension. And while there isn’t any systematic, skill–based curriculum out there that focuses exclusively on comprehension, there […]
How to Become a Reading Specialist
By Eleanor Charlie, education blogger Leisure reading serves dual purposes. It can develop kids’ language skills and provide entertainment. But current data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress reveals that the number of children who read for pleasure is currently at an all-time low. We know we can’t force kids to love reading. However, there are […]
How to Talk to Your Kids About the Books They Read
Many parents have a go-to list of questions to ask their kids after they’ve finished a book. “What was your favorite part?” and “Who was your favorite character?” are some of the most popular. And while engaging kids in this type of reflection after they read is great, there are so many more ways to […]
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a highly effective treatment for kids, teens, and adults. This form of talk therapy can address a wide range of mental health conditions. It can work wonders for diagnosed challenges like anxiety, depression, and obsessive compulsive disorder. And CBT is also equally effective for overcoming more general difficulties with stress, […]
The Meaning of Your Child’s Reading Level
Teachers give tests to get a picture of students’ progress and skills. Similarly, teachers of lower grades assess students’ reading to find their “just right” level. This information is crucial for identifying any gaps in decoding, fluency, or comprehension. You may want to know your child’s reading level so that you can be in the […]
How to Improve Your Memory
We all have moments when memory fails us. The name we’re looking for may be on the tip of our tongues. The image might be there, but it’s too fuzzy to really make out. Our brains can only hold on to so much information at once. And when we don’t truly need to remember something, […]
How to Teach Time Management
As students progress through the grades, they usually find themselves with more and more unstructured time. On the surface, this seems great. More free time means more time for them to finally do what they want! But once homework starts piling up, it is their responsibility to decide when they complete it, in what order, […]
What is Universal Design for Learning?
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a teaching approach that gives every student equal access to learning in the classroom. Here’s one way to look at UDL: if you are able to walk up a flight of stairs, then you are also able to walk up a ramp, or take an elevator. Not everyone is […]
Annotation Strategies That Work!
What is an Annotation? Annotating while reading text is a powerful way for students to become more active and engaged readers, but many don’t know where to begin. They don’t understand how and what to annotate, or realize how important it is. For example, highlighting is one of the most popular ways to annotate, yet […]
How to Motivate Students Remotely
Every teacher has had one of those students who just needs some extra motivation to get to work. There are countless ways to make this happen in a classroom, and even more in an in-person tutoring session. However, with the barrier of the screen, finding ways to motivate students remotely can feel daunting. With a […]
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