Factoid Friday: Dyslexics Make Better Spies

Fact: Did you know that many of the top codebreakers at Britain’s intelligence agency GCHQ have dyslexia? A recent article highlighted the fact that some of the most talented codebreakers in the business struggle with literacy and have a dyslexia diagnosis. People...

A for Effort…

Thought I would give an up-date. H brought home her school report yesterday, having just finished Year 3. Though she received 3 (under achieving) in reading and writing for attainment, she received a 1 (above average) for effort in reading and writing. We think this...

Building Literacy through…Vacation!

The kids are jumping up and down. The whole family is about to leave on vacation. Maybe you are flying to a famous amusement park. Perhaps you are driving several hours or days to visit with Grandma and Grandpa. You can make the trip more fun, AND educational as well,...