The Magic of Summer Learning
The Right Time Many families are new to using summertime for learning—dreaming only of endless summer days with family and friends. We agree that students, especially those who struggle, do need a break from school. But for many students, three months away from academics can lead to measurable learning loss in skills like reading and…
What May be Missing When Your Reader Struggles?
When a student struggles with reading, extra help typically focuses on sounding out words and spelling rules. Unfortunately, after months of hard work and frustration, many students continue to struggle with year-level text. Perhaps they can sound out words, but it is slow and laboured. They may take so long to sound out…
Thank-a-Thon Event | November 8, 2018
On Thursday, November 8, our staff, students, and their families will take part in our annual Thank-a-Thon event. Together, we will create thousands of colorful warm wishes showing appreciation for America’s military men and women. Community members are welcome to drop by and create a card or two with us. We’ll have plenty of…
Report Cards: A-Z
You may find your child’s report card crumpled up in the bottom of her backpack or hidden in the back of her dresser drawers. She may not even understand what the letters or numbers stand for — she just knows she’s seen a lot of angry red marks on her test papers. Or maybe…
Enrol Now! Summer Programs for Reading, Comprehension, and Maths
Summer learning at Lindamood-Bell is individualised to meet the learning needs of each student in a short amount of time. Because it’s one-to-one, we’ll only spend time on what your child needs. We’ll start with a learning evaluation to uncover the strengths and weaknesses that affect academic performance. In a results consultation, we will…
Open Day at Your Local Learning Centre
You’re invited to our DREAM BIG for Learning Open Day. Stop by or stay as long as you like. Meet our dedicated staff, peek in on student sessions and get your questions answered. Learn about summer instruction for reading, comprehension, and maths. Our intensive instruction often results in extraordinary gains in just a…
Imagine a Better School Year – Free Parent Workshop
Coming soon to your Learning Center, a free event for parents you won’t want to miss. In our free 30-minute workshop, we’ll cover ways to establish the imagery-language foundation for homework. Topics will include: ■ Asking questions that create mental images (and boost comprehension!) ■ Helping your child learn and remember facts…
What May be Missing When Your Reader Struggles?
When a student struggles with reading, extra help typically focuses on sounding out words and spelling rules. Unfortunately, after months of hard work and frustration, many students continue to struggle with year-level text. Perhaps they can sound out words, but it is slow and laboured. They may take so long to sound out the…
Finish the Year Strong: Springtime Learning at Lindamood-Bell
At this point in the school year, students everywhere are feeling the pressure of looming due dates and stressed schedules. For students who struggle with learning, this time of year can be especially taxing. Their performance may have lagged behind peers all year, and increased academic expectations may be compounding the issue. Spending so many…