The Facts About Reading
The Reading Process Reading IS a complex series of steps requiring the brain to see the printed code, process the information (sounds, symbols, vocabulary, & connected text), & respond to the received information Reading IS putting meaning to a code Reading IS NOT word calling Reading Disabilities An unexpected difficulty in reading in children & adults who otherwise possess the intelligence, motivation, & education necessary for developing accurate & fluent reading It is fre
How Do You Know Your Child Is Learning?
What does learning look like? How can you tell your child is succeeding in school? Do report card grades indicate learning or following directions and adult pleasing behavior? Do good test grades mean your child has learned? When I was in school, learning was considered memorizing facts and “spitting back” the information. Retelling and regurgitating information successfully meant you completed your assignment and learned. That isn't the case in today's education. While memor
