Learning Reading Hub
Although there’s been growing awareness in recent years about the literacy crisis we’re facing, the truth is that, for decades, reading was taught the wrong way. Yes, things are slowly improving, and some positive changes have taken place—but we’re far from where we need to be! And stats speak for themselves: according to the 2024 […]
Does your child mix up “b” and “d” when reading or writing? You’re not alone. This common phenomenon, known as b and d reversal, is extremely common among many young learners when learning to read and write. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll explore why it happens and share five proven strategies to help your child […]
*Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links included in the article might be affiliate links, meaning that I could get a small commission, at no additional cost to you, if you buy from them. Teaching your child to read feels like a daunting task, right? Stakes are high – Learning to read is one those key […]
Intro: Children Learning Reading Can Children Learning Reading help your child become a fluent reader following a 12 weeks program? Is it really possible to teach very small children to read? And… Can struggling older readers really catch up with the Children Learning Reading program? If you having been looking into the Children Learning Reading […]
Montessori uses systematic synthetic phonics for teaching reading. Children are introduced to the sounds of letters and phonograms through various activities and materials. However, there are a few peculiarities to how the Montessori system teaches reading that makes it pretty special and unique! Let’s go through them! *Affiliate Disclosure: Some links lead to Amazon marketplace. […]
In this insightful interview with Professor Jan-Louis Kruger, a leading researcher at Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia) in the field of subtitling and eye tracking, we explore the fascinating topic of subtitles (captions) and their potential benefits for children and individuals learning to read. Professor Kruger shares valuable insights from cognitive and linguistic perspectives, shedding light […]
Have you heard of Reading Horizons? This program claims to REALLY work for struggling readers, students with dyslexia, English language learners, etc. Besides, it offers a very interesting approach to reading. So, what’s this approach all about? Does it work? What can you expect? Let’s find out in this Reading Horizons review! *Affiliate disclosure: This […]
When it comes to learning to read, the two main approaches that dominate the school system in English-speaking countries are balanced literacy and structured literacy, also referred to as “The Science of Reading” (SOR) approach by many people these days. In recent times, an increasing number of education professionals have advocated for a shift from […]
Today we will explore the intricate topic of dyslexia. While not all, most of the insights, findings and ideas we’ll look at today come from the book ‘Reading in the Brain,’ by the renowned French researcher Stanislas Dehaene. If you want to learn more about this topic, I suggest you check this book out and […]
Have you heard of the Orton-Gillingham approach to teaching reading, but you’re not sure of what exactly it is, or why it’s become such a popular option in reading instruction? Then, keep reading, because this article is for you! In today’s post, we’ll take a close look into the Orton-Gillingham approach. If you are wondering […]