Year Review: What 2020 Has Meant for us at David Morgan Education
In a very challenging year for everyone, our work helping children to read has continued, adapted and expanded. Here’s a look back on what we’ve been up to.
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Dragon Story Competition: Win a Dragon Toy & $50 Amazon Voucher!
Dragon Story Prize Draw: Win a Dragon Toy & $50 Amazon Voucher! 23 December 2019It's competition time! This Christmas, you and your child could be in with a chance of winning a baby dragon toy (of John Lewis advert fame) AND a $50 Amazon gift card! Just have your...
read moreThe 3 Most Damaging Myths About Dyslexia
Most of us are unaware that one in every six people passing us on the street is unable to read simple text. And most of us are unaware just what an enormous impact that has on their lives. It is easy to say “she is dyslexic” without really knowing what that means for someone’s life, if reading is still hard for that person.
read moreEarn a Secret Spy Diary: Are you an #OokwithaBook?
Get involved and tell us about your journey to becoming an #OokwithaBook with Easyread — we’ll reward you with a decoder ring to add to your spy kit collection!
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Is reading comprehension difficulty a myth?
Reading comprehension is one of the primary markers of progress in elementary/primary school. If your child is in the classroom between the ages of 5 and 10, it is highly likely that their progress reports will contain a grade for comprehension!
read moreThis dyslexia poem written by a 10-year-old will amaze you
A poem penned by a 10-year-old and shared to Twitter by his teacher last week has been seen by hundreds of thousands of people. And you need to be one of them!
read moreBIG NEWS! New website with free trainertext resources launched
BIG NEWS! Our new website with FREE printable visual phonics resources is now live. by Sarah Forrest || 4 Mar 2019 Many of you have loved the sneaky octopus, silly pink-undies ant, and our other little friends, through using the Easyread visual phonics system. But...
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A Love Letter to Parents of Struggling Readers
First, you are a fighter. We know that what you do for your kids is amazing, and impossible to quantify. You believe that reading is fundamental to your child’s success.
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(VIDEO) What is Trainertext Visual Phonics?
It can take a moment to understand this new literacy approach, but once you do, the process is simple and the results astounding. This video explains how Trainertext Visual Phonics works and how you can use it to help a child learn to read.
read moreBook Recommendations: Primary/Elementary Readers
We always remind parents that in the early days of regaining interest in reading after months or years of struggling, the goal is to keep all reading practice fun and enjoyable. It is also a big bonus for the content to be interesting and appropriately challenging. Instead of strictly enforcing reading each night, we recommend finding books that your child wants to read without any prodding. Graphic novels, comic books, and age appropriate chapter books are all places to start!
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