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Back-to-school season marks the beginning of School Year Savings at our Learning Centres. That makes it a great time to consider how changing your child’s learning could help them have a great year. While summer is a busy time in our learning centres, year after year, many families wait for fall so they can take…
When it comes to physical health and making sure your child feels their best, there are lots of steps we routinely take — from immunizations and teeth cleanings to general conversations with the pediatrician about your child’s health and wellness. Similarly, a learning checkup can provide vital information about how things are going for…
“What’s 6×6 again? Is it … 35?” Conor thinks to himself while chewing on his pencil. He’s been practicing his multiplication facts daily, but he just can’t seem to remember them all. He tries counting on his fingers, but it’s too hard to keep track as the numbers get higher. Surrounded by other fourth graders…
While a science experiment involving a baking soda and vinegar volcano may be fun and exciting for most students, it can be torture for those who have trouble reading the directions or following the procedural steps independently. Ideally, a typical school day is filled with tons of opportunities to explore, learn, and grow for…
Millions Have Dyslexia, Few Understand It In Millions Have Dyslexia, Few Understand It the reporter, who was a student at Lindamood-Bell as a child, visits our Washington, DC Learning Center to interview our staff and students. CLICK HERE for the NPR story. How Science Is Rewiring The Dyslexic Brain The second part of NPR’s Unlocking Dyslexia…
Despite working harder than their peers or receiving support from a tutor, some students still struggle to read fluently and accurately. They may recognise words on one page only to have to sound them out on the next. This can be due to a weakness in symbol imagery — the ability to create mental imagery…
So far, Lindamood-Bell has taught over 40,000 students to read and comprehend to their potential. We are able to reach students, in part, by bringing our Seasonal Learning Clinics to new communities every year. A Seasonal Learning Clinic is an extension of a Learning Centre that is open 4-12 weeks—enough time to change learning…
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 notebooks for each subject. But for students who struggle in school, their bags quickly get weighed down with anxiety, stress and waning self-confidence as another…
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…
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