Month: September 2017

  • 100 Sight Words, Post

    100 Sight Words, Post

    One Hundred Sight Words  Often called high frequency words The First 100 Sight Words for Prep and Grade 1 is the quick route to reading. It does not change the importance of phonics in early literacy. The purpose of Sight Word Lists for early primary (elementary) school is for quick recognition. These words are frequently…

  • Teaching the Dyslexic Child, Post

    Teaching the Dyslexic Child, Post

    Teaching the Dyslexic Child Dyslexia and dysgraphia have been discussed extensively. And teaching the dyslexic child presents special challenges. Research is ongoing and progress is being made. However, Dr Jon Lieff warns that there is still much we don’t know and advises caution in response to new findings (http://www.searchijonlieffmd.com/…/can-neuroscience-improve-education). Much that has been written about…

  • Teaching the Dyslexic Child No 2

    Teaching the Dyslexic Child No 2

    Teaching the Dyslexic Child No 2 Dyslexia affects about 4% of children in English-speaking countries. Teaching the Dyslexic Child has particular challenges. The better we understand the facts about it, the better we can address the problem. Many children learn quickly through implicit teaching. They catch on.  But dyslexic children need instruction spelled out with…