Eulexia Tutoring Blog
The Leveled Reader Trap: Is Your Child Learning to Read or Learning to Guess?
Those 'leveled readers' sent home from school may seem helpful, but their design often trains children to guess words from pictures rather than decode them. Discover why this common practice can hinder reading progress and how decodable readers provide a more effective, science-aligned path to literacy.
Beyond Flashcards: Why Rote Memorization Can Teach the Brain NOT to Read
Are sight word flashcards doing more harm than good? This common practice teaches children to memorize a word's shape, not to decode it—a habit that can lead to reading difficulties. Discover orthographic mapping, the brain-based process that builds real reading skills for effortless word recognition. Includes a free exercise guide.
Decoding German, Understanding Nothing: The Surprising Lesson for Your Child's Literacy Journey
Imagine a woman who can read German aloud flawlessly but understands none of it. Is she truly reading? This surprising scenario reveals a crucial truth: decoding words is the non-negotiable first step to real understanding. We explore what this means for your child and why effective phonics instruction is paramount.