Back-to-School Tips: Imagine Better Mornings
Perhaps your kids just spent the summer at camp. Or they spent long hours in the pool or at the beach. Maybe lazy days were spent reconnecting with friends and family. Regardless, the back-to-school transition may be a big change for your family. Why not take this opportunity to establish new habits that contribute to…
Tips for Parents | When Your Child Needs Homework Help
Kids with learning or attention issues can have a tough time with homework, no matter how hard they try. As a parent, you know the importance of completing homework and developing strong study skills, but it can be hard to know how to be supportive without doing too much. Students should get the learning benefit…
Imagine School Year Success
We believe every student can experience school year success. If school is hard, we can help you find out why and provide the help your child needs to thrive. How can we help your child? Read on for typical solutions. Sensory-Cognitive Instruction Students who need help may have a weakness that is affecting…
Back to School 2020 | Tips for a Successful School Year
For many students, back-to-school season comes with the promise of a fresh start and another fun and successful year of learning. They eagerly fill their backpacks with sharpened pencils and new notebooks for each subject. But, students who struggle in school may instead be preoccupied with waning self-confidence as another tough school year looms…
Oh, What a Magical Year! Lindamood-Bell 2019 in Review
2019 was an amazing year for Lindamood-Bell! We expanded internationally and shared the magic of learning with thousands of individuals across the globe. As we celebrate 2019 and set our sights on another wonderful year in 2020, please enjoy this gift sample of fun and informational stories from the Imagine That! book series….
Imagine a Fresh Start | Turn Student Struggles into School Success
Why Is My Child Struggling In School? “My teacher hates me!” Jamie exclaimed as she threw her backpack onto the kitchen floor. “She always calls me out for talking or not paying attention, but I am paying attention!” It can be disheartening for parents to hear that your child is having a hard…
Your Child’s First Year at School: Tips for Parents
A generation ago, preschool and kindergarten days were filled with activities like coloring, water play, making friends, and learning to be peaceful at nap time. And, while reading and spelling may have been introduced in kindergarten, there was nothing like today’s pressure about school readiness. Sure, there are still art, music, and games,…
[Podcast Episode] Tarra, Lindamood-Bell Learning Center Parent (Australia)
Tarra’s 9-year-old was struggling in math and it was taking a toll on his self-esteem. She talks about her family’s experience at the Lindamood-Bell Learning Center in Sydney, Australia and the effect of On Cloud Nine math instruction on her son’s ability & confidence.
Tips for Parents | How to Spot Comprehension Weakness
Students with decoding issues, including dyslexia, can be easy to spot. They often miscall words (e.g., breakfast as “basket”); their oral reading is slow and “choppy;” and, spelling is tough to master. It is important to identify these students who struggle, so they can get the help they need. Unfortunately, there are many students…
Why Daily Intensive Instruction?
Those who are new to Lindamood-Bell may be more familiar with traditional tutoring conducted over the course of semesters or years. Therefore, our daily instruction, that changes reading or comprehension in a short period of time, may be unfamiliar. An “intensive care” learning environment can be ideal for students who are not performing to their…
