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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.
"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.
The "Dyslexia as a Superpower" Narrative: What Parents Really Need to Know
The 'dyslexia as a superpower' narrative is inspiring. But is the reading struggle itself the gift, or are a child's creative strengths separate? We explore why true empowerment means nurturing a child's gifts while directly remediating reading challenges with effective instruction.
The Nostalgia Trap: How Dick, Jane, and Dr. Seuss Can Inadvertently Cause Reading Failure
Many remember Dick and Jane, and Dr. Seuss fondly. But what if these beloved books, when used as first readers, implicitly teach habits that can lead to reading failure? We explore the how Dick and Jane and Dr. Seuss books, created as instructional products, were ineffective or even destructive to their purpose of helping kids learn to read.
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.