For many students like 10-year-old Jacob, writing can feel like an uphill battle. He avoids it altogether, and his mother, Emma, feels lost. Jacob dreads writing assignments, often tearing up in frustration before even starting. She knew he needed help, but she wasn’t...

When a Bright Student Struggles to Read You’ve seen it before—a bright, eager student who just can’t seem to grasp reading. No matter how much you practice with them or how often they’re read to, they struggle to sound out words, mix up letters, and become frustrated...

Every educator has encountered students struggling with staying organized, managing time, or reflecting on their performance. These challenges often stem from difficulties with executive functions — the mental processes that enable us to plan, focus, remember...

As homeschooling parents, teaching our child the fundamentals of reading, writing, and math is at the core of our educational journey. We spend countless hours researching and selecting the best curriculum that aligns with both our child's needs and our family’s...

Math: Love It or Hate It? There doesn’t seem to be any in-between. Why? When students decide they’re in the ‘hate it’ camp, it’s tough for them to switch sides. Carol Dweck’s research on growth mindset tells us that students' beliefs about their abilities are critical...

Writing is an incredibly powerful tool for students to not only learn but also demonstrate what they’ve learned. As educators, we recognize this importance. But how can we help our students unlock their full writing potential? Interestingly, the foundation for strong...

How many students can relate to the seemingly chaotic nature of English language spelling? When students grumbled about spelling challenges or rattled off lists of exceptions, I couldn’t help but agree. English spelling can seem chaotic. But then I discovered...

As educators, we know students who always seem to interrupt and disrupt the group. Do they have a response inhibition deficit? Or that student who seems to know they have to start on an assignment but never gets going - is it a weakness in task initiation? What are...

"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." - Emilie Buchwald This quote really made me angry. I spent so many hours reading to my son, hoping to spark his love for books in the hope he’d be a good reader. Yet, by age nine, he still wasn't reading...