by Amanda Nelson | May 3, 2020 | Dyslexia Tools
What is it? Using two fingers on the dominant hand, the tutor models letter formation and then sounds out the letter. Then the student is instructed to write the letter in the sky three times independently while saying the letter sound. This is a multi sensory way of...
by Amanda Nelson | May 3, 2020 | Tips For Parents
Pippi Longstocking is a quirky 50 year old classic. Many parents will recognize it from when they were young and will enjoy the opportunity to share this funny book with their children. It inspires laughter, creative thinking, and exploring the world around us. In...
by Amanda Nelson | May 3, 2020 | What We're Reading
By Scott McCormick, this is an audiobook that is, in fact, an Audible original and is part of their promotion to help “entertain, teach, and keep young minds engaged.” Audible recognizes that this is a difficult time and is offering many of their audiobooks for free...
by Amanda Nelson | Jul 9, 2019 | What We're Reading
How He Read It This is a book that we checked out from the library. He read most of it in one night (all the way to page 159). What Is One Takeaway? Manny’s mom was potty training him and so she made the rule “no pants after dinner.” Manny skipped around the house and...
by Amanda Nelson | Jul 8, 2019 | Dyslexia In The News
This will come as no surprise to many parents of children with dyslexia, but when I read this article it gave me great relief and better understanding of how my brain works. In other words I greatly resonated with this news story and I hope you will too. WHEN:...
