Eulexia Tutoring Blog
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.
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.
Are We Teaching English Like It's Chinese? Rudolph Flesch's Timeless Warning for Parents
Rudolph Flesch's 1955 book, 'Why Johnny Can't Read,' ignited a debate by observing that many reading methods treated English words like Chinese characters—pictures to be memorized. We explore why this fundamental misunderstanding of our alphabetic language persists and why systematic phonics is the true key to reading.