One thing that parents and kids alike love about Easyread is that the lessons are short and fun. We have found that one 15-minute lesson per day and not a minute more is the best way to help a child to read!
But why do we do this?
It’s all based on science.
Harvard researchers have done a lot of work on memory and how it is impacted by various elements. (If you’re interested, here’s a great article that’s informative and easy to read: https://edubirdie.com/examples/importance-of-sleep-quality-for-health/).
Basically, there are three stages of memory formation: acquisition, consolidation, and recall. The first and third stages have to happen when we are conscious, but the second stage happens when we are asleep.
New memories are consolidated through different parts of the sleep cycle, like REM sleep, which you may have heard about before. Without sleep, it can be difficult to recall memories the next day.
That is why at Easyread we insist upon a good night’s sleep in between lessons.
Sarah Forrest is an Easyread Coach for the Easyread System, an online phonics course designed to help with reading and dyslexia, and give support for spelling. Find out more at www.easyreadsystem.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/easyreadsystem.