After several weeks of planning, we've finally launched the new K12reader.com! Over the course of the next few weeks and months, you'll see new content including children's book reviews, activities and worksheets, articles, blogs, and monthly contests. Our goal is to help to advance literacy so all of the resource on the site are free. You'll notice a few sponsor advertisements on the site … [Read more...]
A List of Common Dyslexia Symptoms
As you read the following list of dyslexia symptoms, you may discover that you have one or two of these characteristics. This does not mean you are dyslexic. In fact, most people exhibit some of the characteristics listed below. However, individuals with dyslexia find they have several of these characteristics persisting over time and interfere with their day-to-day life. Because the impact of … [Read more...]
What is Dyslexia?
As a parent, it can be difficult to determine if your child's development is typical or if there are learning and developmental issues that may require special treatment. One question often asked is "Does my child have Dyslexia?" The International Dyslexia Association offers a great starting point for concerned parents who want to learn more. The following is reprinted from one of the IDA's … [Read more...]
Dyslexia – is it Good or Bad?
As children, things can be good or bad; happy or sad; safe or scary. As adults, we know the world is not always so cleanly divided. So it is with dyslexia. Dyslexia is a specific kind of learning disability. It affects a person’s ability to read, write and spell. It’s known that dyslexia begins with the brain, not the eyes or hands. It can’t be cured and will be part of a person’s life … [Read more...]
Sight Words and Dyslexia
Even though parents and teachers know that sight word acquisition is essential for children learning to read, teaching sight words to children with dyslexia can be particularly challenging. Individuals with dyslexia have great difficulty processing language. … [Read more...]
How Do I Know a Good Early Reading Program When I See One?
The following article, published by the Department of Education, provides some good basic criteria for evaluating a particular school reading program: … [Read more...]
Reading at Home: 10 Simple Strategies for Parents
Reading with children is a proven way to promote early literacy. As most parents know however, it's not always easy to carve out time each day for reading. Luckily, by putting a few simple strategies into action a parent can make a significant contribution … [Read more...]
