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Learning Through Praise: How Much Should I Praise My Child?

Apr 25, 2018

Despite the academic and cultural debates over praising children, here at Easyread we take a positive but nuanced view of praise as a real step toward learning to read.

Embiggening Literacy Levels: 4 Things ‘The Simpsons’ Taught Us About Helping Children Learn To Read

Apr 9, 2018

It may seem unlikely, but we think all educators can learn a thing or two from The Simpsons about how to help a child develop their reading skills. Below are the four ways it resonates with the Easyread System.

The ABCs of DOGs: children learning to read with dogs

Feb 21, 2018

Is there anything dogs can’t do? We can scratch “help children to read” off the list of answers to that rhetorical question now that libraries in Colorado have instituted an adorable program where children read aloud to dogs (cats can read for themselves, thank you).

Why is there a “national crisis” in Australian literacy?

Feb 9, 2018

The changing nature of early childhood and low government funding have been targeted as likely causes of low literacy levels in Australia, but might the literacy toolset being given to Australian teachers be the real culprit?

Literacy Projects Inspiring Us This Week

Jan 12, 2018

Imagine my surprise when – while browsing this week’s literacy news – I happened upon a video of Dolly Parton saying “Ay up mi duck”. The classic Midlands greeting seemed very odd coming from the mouth of the American country singer, but it soon transpired that it was all part of an endeavour to engage the people of Nottingham (UK) in her book gifting scheme, the Imagination Library.

Famous Dyslexics: Shark Tank’s “Mr Wonderful”, Kevin O’Leary

Jul 27, 2017

Famous Dyslexics: Shark Tank's 'Mr Wonderful', Kevin O'Leary by Sarah Forrest|| 27 July 2017 If you're at all hooked on ABC's hit reality investment show, Shark Tank, then you know about Mr Wonderful - aka Kevin O'Leary. Known for his hard bargaining and often sour...

Another reminder of how brilliant dyslexics can be…

Jun 25, 2017

Another brilliant reminder that dyslexics "can" by David Morgan|| 26 June 2017 Here is a nice website celebrating the incredible achievements of dyslexics: http://www.madebydyslexia.org/ It is an irony that the brilliant visual minds of these people can cause such...

Famous Dyslexics: Jay Leno

Jun 14, 2017

Famous Dyslexics: Jay Leno by Sarah Forrest|| 14 June 2017 Jay Leno has one of the most famous faces on American television today. He has hosted various late night talk shows for decades, and is known for his stand-up comedy. And here's a fun fact: as a car fanatic,...

Famous Dyslexics: Actress Angie Le Mar couldn’t read a script… but hit the big time

Jun 7, 2017

Famous Dyslexics: Actress Angie Le Mar couldn't read a script... but hit the big time! by Sarah Forrest|| 7 June 2017 Actress and comedian Angie Le Mar discussed how a director actually 'diagnosed' her with dyslexia during one fateful audition. She'd always had a...

Parenting: When is “Bad Behavior” Normal?

May 23, 2017

Parenting: When is "Bad Behavior" Normal? by Sarah Forrest|| 23 May 2017 I loved reading this Psychology Today article this morning. Not because it excuses our kids' sometimes suboptimal behavior, but explained the circumstances in which we parents should expect it....

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Kelly Thoresen Isselhardt

2021-12-24

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As a parent working through the 20/21 school year in distance learning with 3 elementary kids, there were at least some positive upsides. For example, my daughter Laine’s (2nd grade, 8 years old at start) reading ability (when she is such a bright, exuberant, creative, SMART kid) kept me up at night. Something was not connecting. No amount of pressure or more reading was making up for the missing pieces in her ability to read. I was literally awake in the middle of the night, by chance watching Dr. Morgan’s Facebook ad and knew he was talking about my daughter. I started crying and felt I had been given such a gift. By morning in February 2021 she was signed up and on her way to decoding and cracking her reading struggles. It’s not been easy all the time, we have struggled through some lessons with tears and frustration. BUT today, Laine passed her 223 lesson, earned her helicopter (the code words/spy prizes have been a great motivator), and has gone from a 1.5 grade reading level to reading at a 5th grade level with limited assistance in only 10 months. I am so grateful for the Easyread program. Their attention to detail, one on one phone calls and Zoom meet ups, quick response time to questions, and consideration for my kid’s development has made us feel cared for each step of the way. If you have looked into the Easyread program and David’s description of your child’s reading journey hits home, run don’t walk to sign up. It has been one of our favorite blessings of this crazy year and I shout it’s praises to anyone who has a struggling reader.

Laura Stoker

2021-12-21

I was really skeptical about this for my 8 year old, how can 15 minutes a day and video, and games work? He struggled with blending and decoding. He know can use the trainer texts faster then I can figure out the word myself to see if he is correct. The system moves as he needs and the personal support is amazing.

Sara Cunningham-Neuff

What a fantastic programme! Our 8 yr old made such rapid progress I began to doubt myself whether she had had issues in the first place! When we looked at the video recording made at the beginning of the programme, her progress was remarkable within just a few weeks. She asks to do the session every day and complains if I don't have time - a massive difference from a child who used to invent the most incredible excuses to avoid reading before this. She now reads books in her own time and is even starting to get her head around spelling - all in less than 2 months. The personalised support from the Easyread facilitators is much better than I expected from an online course and the prizes are great too! Thank you Easyread!

Jared Amanda Stone

Our daughter has loved the Easyread program. She thinks she is just playing fun games on the computer but she's actually improving her reading and spelling skills. Her Spelling grades have improved from 50% to 90% in only a few months. Thank you Easyread for an amazing program! I would highly recommend your program for any children struggling to read and spell.

Carly Banks

2021-12-14

Wow, this program works! My 9-year old became a more fluent reader within weeks of starting, and she really enjoyed doing the assignments (structured like fun games) every day! She never complained about it once, even 2 months in she was excited to decode the words and play the games in Easyread. And she has so much more confidence now. Thank you Easyread!