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Explicit but not exhaustive
This phrase resonated with many conversations I have had with teachers and SLPs about the direction of literacy instruction. I first...
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May 183 min read
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The Language Basis of Structured Literacy
#structuredliteracy #dyslexia #slp #schoolbasedslp Structured literacy is an approach to teaching reading that can be used in the general...
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Sep 8, 20244 min read
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Making Sense of Sight Words
"Sight words" can be a confusing name as people often assume that they are a particular set of words that must be memorized as whole...
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Jan 3, 20243 min read
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Is it Dyslexia?
In Canada, Dyslexia is not diagnosed as such. Rather, if falls under the broader term of Reading Disability. Some psychologists may...
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Oct 2, 20232 min read
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Why shouldn't levelled readers be used for kids still learning to read?
Parents, are you told by your child's teacher that they are reading at a level J or level M or whatever letter it is they are at? Then...
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Aug 8, 20232 min read
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What scope and sequence is followed for your child?
What scope and sequence are you using? As a parent, you should be asking this of your child's teacher and tutor they are working with. ...
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Aug 4, 20234 min read
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How do I use minimal pairs to support my child's speech?
Minimal pairs are a visual way to confront the child with their error. The words differ only by one sound. Have you heard something...
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Aug 2, 20232 min read
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