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…
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…
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…
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…
For Homeschool Families There is New Help
For decades, homeschool families have turned to Lindamood-Bell for help with language and literacy skills. We are pleased to share a new, convenient way for you to easily incorporate genuine Lindamood-Bell instruction into your homeschool program! Introducing Lindamood-Bell Online Instruction Lindamood-Bell Online Instruction is located where each child needs to learn. This works well…
Tertiary Students and Academic Support
Many young adults experience similar challenges as they make the transition from secondary school to tertiary education. Confronted with academic challenges they didn’t experience in secondary school, they can feel overwhelmed by the new educational environment. Some common experiences are: Struggling to develop time management habits Difficulty prioritising and keeping up with class…
Special for Winter Break | Free Homework Matters
If school is not always easy for your child, you may have mixed feelings about winter break. Parents of struggling students have to consider the effect that time off from learning may have. At our learning centres, we provide a magical learning experience for students all year, and that includes school breaks. In this…
Making a Difference for Students in Jamaica | Lindamood-Bell for Schools
This month, teachers in Jamaica were introduced to Lindamood-Bell’s Visualizing and Verbalizing (V/V) and Seeing Stars programs. This professional development opportunity was facilitated by the Sandals Foundation (‘the Sandals Foundation’) and funded by the CHASE (Culture, Health, Arts, Sports, and Education) Fund in an effort to increase literacy and math competency for Jamaican students with…
