When a K-2 child is having reading difficulties, the problem usually lies in inadequate reading instruction or dyslexia (or both). Elephant in the room: a major problem or controversial issue that is obviously present but avoided as a subject for discussion because it is more comfortable to do so [from Wikipedia] In a struggling readers […]
Archives for December 2016
Phonics Books & Reading Elephant
I’m very excited to announce the release of my printable phonics books and my new site ReadingElephant.com Reading Elephant This is part one of a two-part post describing why I decided to name my site: The Reading Elephant. Part one focuses on Matt, a nonverbal boy with an exceptional visual memory. All Children Can Learn […]
My Child Reverses Letters. Is he Dyslexic?
Letter Reversals are common. Every child, at some point, reverses letters. Beginning readers reverse letters often in both reading and spelling, saying “d” for “b” or writing a backwards “p.” Letter reversals are a step in the learning how to read process and, contrary to popular belief, do not indicate dyslexia. Why do beginning readers […]