Help With Reading Comprehension Posted on September 27, 2022September 20, 2022 by Leslie Poff Around fourth grade, there is a shift from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.” At this point, students begin focusing on reading for information and comprehension. Obviously, the timeframe varies, depending on the child, but that’s not to say that comprehension doesn’t play a role before third grade. It simply means that for many …
The ADHD Research Results Say… Posted on September 22, 2022June 8, 2023 by Rich Frieder School is off and running! This is about the time that teachers start noticing students struggling with attention issues and you may be noticing these issues during homework sessions. Some may have even suggested you should look for ADHD help or if your child qualifies for an ADHD diagnosis. It can be confusing to figure …
And The (ADHD) Research Says…. Posted on September 22, 2022June 8, 2023 by Rich Frieder It’s September and school is off and running! This is about the time that teachers start to noticing students struggling with attention issues and you, as a parent, may be noticing these issues during homework sessions. Some may have even suggested you should look for ADHD help and that you should check to see if …
The ADHD Research Says…. Posted on September 22, 2022June 8, 2023 by Rich Frieder The ADHD Research Says… As the school year is in full swing, teachers are starting to notice students who are struggling with attention issues and you, as a parent, may be noticing focus and attention difficulties during homework. It can be confusing to figure out where to look for attention or ADHD help. Is medication …
How Cognitive Skills and Reading Are Related, and Why Some Kids Struggle Posted on September 21, 2022June 8, 2023 by Amy Judge Learn the relationship between cognitive skills and reading, what causes reading comprehension struggles, and how you can help your child achieve reading success.
Reading Interventions: What to Look for to Help Struggling Readers Posted on September 21, 2022June 8, 2023 by Sandra Zamalis If you’re desperate for something to help your struggling reader, you may be overwhelmed with the number of reading interventions that are available to you. All of these different programs and approaches tout gains in reading ability, so what should you really be looking for? According to the Science of Reading (an evidence-based understanding of …
Homework Help, Tutoring, or Brain Training Posted on September 20, 2022February 9, 2023 by Carrie When kids and teens race home from school, it’s hard to pivot back to learning. Plenty of students struggle to complete their homework. So, when is it time to enlist homework help? And how do you know what type of support your child needs? Students of all ages may need support in the following situations: …
Signs of Weak Cognitive Skills in Struggling Students Posted on September 16, 2022June 8, 2023 by Dargan Coggeshall If you are a parent of a struggling student, it can be hard to watch them fight day-in and day-out on things that “should come naturally.” After all, aren’t schools equipped to help all learners succeed? Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Even in our local area, schools are slipping behind national averages on …
An Unconventional Approach to Reading Posted on September 15, 2022September 19, 2022 by Leslie Poff When you approach teaching a new learner how to read, where do you usually start? Do you begin by reading simple books and working through each word? Or do you introduce each letter in the alphabet and the sound it makes? Both of these approaches seem sound, right? While approaches like the ones listed …
6 Tips to Reduce Risk of Dementia Posted on September 14, 2022June 8, 2023 by Maureen Loftus We all want to feel sharp, energized, and healthy as we get older. However, with conditions like dementia on the rise, it can be hard to know what the future holds. While there is no one “miracle” way to reduce risk of dementia, here are some tips that research shows to be effective: #1: Skip …