Is a Learning Check-Up What My Child Needs?
As parents, we are all familiar with the yearly well-visit to the paediatrician’s office. The hearing and vision screenings, in particular, can offer insight about a child’s struggles in school. Catching an issue early can stop problems before they start. For many students, a learning check-up can be equally essential. Identifying and addressing an underlying…
Begin the New School Year With Confidence
If you’re like most parents, you’ve spent some time the last few months with your family, relaxing and enjoying your time together. Now, with a new school year on the horizon, your child may be less than excited. He or she may be feeling stressed about the increased level of academics this year. Struggles…
Nurturing Your Reluctant Reader | “How Many More Pages?”
While you’d like your son or daughter to disappear into the land of Narnia or be swept up in a Harry Potter spell while reading, the reality may be the opposite of this for your child. In fact, they might even say they hate reading and when they finally sit down with a book, you…
Jamaican students with special learning needs get an extra boost this summer!
Teacher helps students connect imagery and language with the Visualizing and Verbalizing Program. A group of dedicated teachers in Jamaica is taking a deep dive into language and literacy instruction this summer. They are building on what they learned at introductory teacher workshops for developing reading and comprehension this past spring. At an…
Countdown to Kindergarten
A generation ago, kindergarten days were only filled with activities like finger painting, “Hide-and-Go-Seek,” making friends, and learning to be peaceful at nap time. And, while reading and spelling may have been introduced in first grade, there was nothing like today’s pressure for students to be performing according to grade-level standards. Sure, there is…
Picture a Better Reader
At Lindamood-Bell, we believe that all individuals can learn how to read to their potential—including those who have a previous diagnosis of dyslexia. Over the course of nearly three decades, Lindamood-Bell has worked with thousands of individuals. Sitting with a child or an adult who struggles to read a word provides unique insight into…
July 10-14 is Lindamood-Bell Academy Week!
Join us at any US location July 10-14 for Lindamood-Bell Academy Week! We are excited to introduce you to our accredited K12 private school. The Lindamood-Bell Academy features individualized instruction at our locations and online. The Academy combines Lindamood-Bell instructional expertise with a full K12 curriculum. Lindamood-Bell Academy is a great school…
Everyday Tips for Better Comprehension
When a child has an identified comprehension weakness, it makes sense to pursue extra help for academics. Students can get help from tutors, learning specialists, or may have an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) in place at school. Unfortunately, language comprehension troubles can affect family life, too. This is especially difficult when weak thinking skills are…
Picture Better Reading Comprehension
Most reading experts agree on one thing: In order to comprehend what they read, students must have strong decoding skills and adequate oral vocabulary. In other words, a child must be able to accurately decode every word on the page, and know what each of the words mean. Unfortunately, many students who can decode…
A New Indoor Activity: Family Story Time
As the outdoor temperature drops and the weather changes, it’s time for the indoor fun. Faced with hours in the house, parents are often on the hunt for activities that provide entertainment and some educational value. Arts and crafts, baking, and board games are great choices in this regard. But if you haven’t already tried…
