Spielberg on Dyslexia and How Movies Saved Him
One of the most famous dyslexics around is acclaimed director Steven Spielberg. We wrote a profile on his life as a dyslexic a few years ago. Now a new video has just come out with a live interview where he discusses dyslexia, being bullied, and how movies saved him....
read moreFactoid Fridays: How “Slow Writing” Can Help Your Child
I recently stumbled across an Internet gem that has been floating around teacher blogs for a while. A teacher named David Didau came up with it and calls it "slow writing". Here's how he describes it: "I first came up with the idea when teaching an intervention class...
read moreGreat Chapter Books for Kids Summer Reading
Looking for some reading material that will keep your child's nose stuck in a book all summer? Look no further than a great book review blog written by kids, for kids! http://thiskidreviewsbooks.com is a fun blog started by 9-year-old Erik 3 years ago to write up...
read moreH’s story + a fun phonics dinner game!
Just hot off the press: an inspiring Easyread testimonial complete with fun dinner game recommendation that help with phonics and spelling! Just some quick feedback regarding H's progress. We have seen a big change in H's approach to reading. He now tries to work out...
read moreH's story + a fun phonics dinner game!
Just hot off the press: an inspiring Easyread testimonial complete with fun dinner game recommendation that help with phonics and spelling! Just some quick feedback regarding H's progress. We have seen a big change in H's approach to reading. He now tries to work out...
read moreFamous Dyslexics: “Double D” Dyslexic and Diabetic Artist Angelina Mazzanti
Promising new artist Angelina Mazzanti calls herself a "Double D": dyslexic and diabetic. She was diagnosed with dyslexia when she started having reading difficulties at school at age 6. Learning was a constant struggle for her. Art, on the other hand, gave her space...
read moreDyslexic Brain Wired for Photography?
NBC's Ann Curry recently interviewed award-winning photographer Robert Clark, who strongly believes that his brain was wired for photography -- and dyslexia. His photos span the breadth of human existence, from high school football to war-ravaged landscapes. And he...
read moreCase study: Anger, Failure, Reading Refusal
Will used to hate books and refuse to read. Once he started struggling in school, he turned from a happy chappy into an angry school-hater. One year in to his education, everything changed... BEFORE: Before Easyread, Will was at least a year behind his peers in...
read moreShe has come incredibly far.
Her reading has greatly improved. She is coming to the end of grade 4. She should be reading at level 4.9 by the end of the year. She is currently reading at 4.6, which is pretty close. She has also read all the stories twice. Unless a new story is put into the...
read moreFactoid Friday: 60,000 kids are home-educated in the UK
It is estimated that over 60,000 children in the UK are currently home-educated. This means that there are a growing number of resources available online to support home learning. And the good news for families of young children - home-educated or not! -...
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