Why We Use All About Reading With My Dyslexic Son
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Why We Use All About Reading With My Dyslexic Son

We began homeschooling my youngest son when he was in kindergarten. He loved animals, getting messy and telling terrible jokes. (Five years later, he still does!) Having him home was fun, for both of us, almost all the time. The only exception was when it was time to practice phonics. We tried every single program…

speech therapy goals
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Speech Therapy Goals: Examples for Success In All Categories

This step by step guide has everything you need for appropriate and successful speech therapy goals. It includes sample goals for expressive and receptive language, articulation, fluency, and more. Speech Therapy: Getting Started Before a goal is created, it is essential to determine what specific area of communication is in need of support. A speech…

struggling reader
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31 Strategies And Tips To Help A Struggling Reader

I realize that it was not any one thing that helped my struggling reader. It was all the things. This is everything I want you to know about homeschooling a struggling reader. My youngest son is reading. He is really, truly reading. His reading skills have improved dramatically over the past year. He can play…

Pride Reading Program: An Excellent Choice For Struggling Readers
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Pride Reading Program: An Excellent Choice For Struggling Readers

If your child is struggling to learn to read or has dyslexia, PRIDE Reading Program is an excellent curriculum option. It uses hands-on learning and Orton-Gillingham instruction to sequentially teach reading in a way that is effective and engaging for all learners, with or without learning difficulties. When I first learned about my son’s learning…

figurative language activities for middle school

17 Figurative Language Activities For Middle School And High School

Figurative language is an essential component of language arts – both reading and writing. But finding figurative language activities for middle school (and high school!) that aren’t simply rote memorization and worksheets can be a struggle. These activities take a unique approach to learning and practicing figurative language in everyday life. What Is Figurative Language?…

Lightsail for struggling readers
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An Online Homeschool Language Arts Curriculum: Ideal For Struggling Readers

Are you looking for a different approach to reading and language arts in your homeschool? This online homeschool language arts curriculum is perfect for struggling readers. While there are plenty of reading programs available for homeschoolers today, most are devoted specifically to rote memorization and practice. (Think flashcards and sentences with sight words.) For most…

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