Learning Reading Hub
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 […]
If you are in the process of teaching the letter sounds to your child, and you’ve tried all the “typical things” like songs, games, flashcards, but those letters just don’t seem to stick in your child’s memory, then keep reading, because this article is for you! Today, I’ll be sharing with you three “hacks” I […]
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 […]
If you are looking for a homeschool literacy curriculum, keep reading because this article is for you! With countless options available, each claiming to be effective, it’s challenging to navigate the sea of information and understand the differences between curriculums. The process of finding the right reading curriculum can be long and extremely confusing! Our […]
Are you looking for a high-quality app to teach your child to read? Then, keep reading, because today I am reviewing an exciting new app that is supposed to take children from letter recognition to confident fluent reading (approximately 2nd grade level). As I said, this app is a new kid on the block (or […]
What is the Schwa sound? How to pronounce it? Let’s play a “simple” game. Please say these words to yourself or read them out loud: zebra oven pupil cotton serum HEAR the words Which do you think is the common sound in all of them? Think for a few seconds. There’s only one sound they […]
When it comes to teaching young children how to read, there are a variety of programs and curricula available. One extremely popular choice is the Hooked on Phonics curriculum. In this review, we’ll take a closer look at the Hooked on Phonics curriculum: structure, teaching approach, effectiveness… We’ll also discuss some of the program’s pros […]
In today’s article we’ll go through the DOG ON A LOG book series. You may have heard of these books before. They are very popular among students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. Why? Well, I will go through this later on, but before I also wanted to clarify that while these books are especially […]
Are you looking for a phonics-based literacy curriculum for your child? One option that has been around since 1976 is Explode the Code. In this review, we’ll take a closer look at what this program offers, its approach to teaching reading, and what you can expect from it. This learn-to-read program is a “classic,” but […]