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Look-Say, Whole Language, Balanced Literacy: A Parent's Guide to the Many Names for the Same Flawed Idea
From 'Look-Say' to 'Whole Language' to 'Balanced Literacy,' the names for reading instruction are constantly changing. But what if they are just different masks for the same flawed idea? We uncover the common thread that runs through these methods and explain why a focus on decoding is the only reliable path.
The Dinosaur in the Room: Why Kids Can Read "Dinosaur" But Skip "the"
Ever wonder why your child can read 'dinosaur' but skips 'the'? It's a common puzzle that reveals a deep flaw in how reading is often taught. We explore why 'meaning-first' approaches can create this 'functional word blindness' and why a code-based strategy is the solution.
"Dysteachia": Are Reading Problems Inborn or Taught?
When a child struggles to read, we often ask what is wrong with the child? But what if the problem lies in the instruction? We explore the provocative concept of 'dysteachia'—reading failure caused by poor teaching—and how a child's susceptibility can be turned into a full-blown reading disability by the wrong methods.
Decoding the Science of Reading: What Educators & Parents Need to Know
Beyond the bookshelf, understanding reading goes deep into brain science. 🧐 The Science of Reading utilizes research from neuroscience and cognitive psychology to show how literacy develops. Get the essential findings educators and parents need.