Got a prescription for books?
A recent article published by journalist Annie Murphy Paul mentioned a policy statement published by the American Academy of Pediatrics that "prescribed" books for young children. Reading levels at 3rd grade can be a significant predictor of career of life outcomes,...
read moreFamous Dyslexics: Michael Hart, Project Gutenberg founder
Michael Hart was the founder of Project Gutenberg, an online library of over 45,000 e-books that are out of copyright. You may think making books available to the public at the click of a mouse an interesting career choice for a man who was dyslexic! Hart was raised...
read moreMath, Science + Engineering Apps for Summer Learning
Looking for fun iPad apps to take on the road with you this summer for your kids? Check out this thorough compilation of 42 tried and tested apps from the wonderful blog Imagination Soup, including: Motion Maths DoodleFind Tinker Box and more... And if you...
read moreFactoid Friday: No Screen-Time Under 2?
Did you know that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that we discourage screen time for children younger than the age of 2, and limit the time for older kids? It's a bit of a controversial area, especially with the ease and accessibility of tablets, phones...
read moreDoes Easyread Progress Last After You Finish?
This is a question I get asked all the time by parents wondering whether to invest time and money into purchasing Easyread for their child. And it's an excellent question. We often hear about programs that worked while the child was on it, but then progress started...
read moreRight or Wrong: Gordon Agnew’s Open Letter to Nicky Morgan
Gordon Askew has written this open letter to the new Education Secretary, Nicky Morgan, pleading with her to maintain the current phonics push in primary schools: http://ssphonix.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/an-urgent-message-for-nicky-morgan.html The danger that Gordon...
read moreResolving Conflict with Preschoolers
Have you virtually "met" Deborah at the Teach Preschool blog? Her fun space is packed with recommendations on life with preschool-aged children, from behaviour, to nutrition, to educational materials, and more. A recent post on helping preschoolers to resolve conflict...
read moreCase Study: Off-the-Charts Clever with Asperger's and Irlen Syndrome
Before Easyread From an early age Craig always loved having someone read stories to him, but when he started school he loathed reading and writing and homework was a battleground. It would have been easy to label him as "clever but lazy": he had an incredibly high...
read moreHow to Go Camping Without Leaving Home
Looking to create some family adventures at home on a budget? Look no further than your own backyard for a little summer camping. What you'll need: a tent (makeshift blankets draped over chairs can do in a pinch!) a firepit (or a candle stuck into a circle of...
read moreFamous Dyslexics: Actress Susan Hampshire
I vividly remember watching The Three Lives of Thomasina over and over when I was a child. I recently read an article about the lead actress, Susan Hampshire, and found out that she was so dyslexic as a child that her mother set up an independent school to teach her!...
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