Summer Slide or Summer Stride?
A Year of Lost Ground For Many You are probably aware of summer reading and learning loss - the notorious "summer slide," where learning momentum is slowed. This applies to the high percentage of children who don't love reading and who don't read independently over...
Learning is Not Fixed, Progress Is Possible
Never Give Up - 4 Student Stories "You are your child's best advocate. Whether you try Gemm Learning or another intervention, never give up on your child's potential. Progress is possible if you find the right pathway." I recently spoke with the parent of a special...
10 Scary Things About Teaching Your Child To Read
For Many, Learning To Read Is One of Life's Biggest Challenges Learning to read is a high stakes road fraught with difficulty. This list of the 10 scariest things about the journey to reading proficiency is a good reminder for parents of the conflicting goals and...
Choosing Reading Help For Your Child – What You’ll Need To Know
Learn from those who have gone before you!Parents are not experts in finding reading help for their kids or being able to read a learning diagnosis. It's not what they imagined parenting would be about. But actually, figuring out the right path for your...
Hey Mom, Here’s Why I Don’t Like Learning
The Letter Many Struggling Learners Could WriteA love of learning is the rocket fuel of education. Learning avoidance is a headwind.Hey Mom,I know you love me and want the best for me. I also know you are disappointed that I don't like reading as much as you did as a...
What Happens in Our Brains When We Read?
Reading is not natural, but for so many of us, the pieces fall into place and we do it automatically. Humans have evolved to read and it’s crucial to everyday life, but reading delay can happen to anyone. Apart from being educational and informative, reading is one of...
For Struggling Readers Change Is Possible
Some Skills Are Automatic At some point in your day you will probably brush your teeth, button clothing, make a call, or walk, ride or drive to another location. Will you stop to think about the steps needed to carry out each task beforehand or is it just something...
Stress-Free Reading for the Summer
Stress-Free Reading for Struggling Learners How can we encourage stress-free reading? Parents of frustrated learners often share with us that their children dislike reading and avoid doing so when not required. These students can put in tremendous effort, in and...
Understanding Language Processing Disorders
Language processing disorders impact the way an individual receives or delivers information. Whether it’s difficulty understanding what’s been said and/or communicating thoughts and ideas, the end result is the same. The message is unclear. This lack of clarity can...
Reading Challenges Can Hinder Math Achievement
In talking with people about learning challenges, especially regarding younger students, I often hear that an individual is struggling in reading, but doing fine or excelling in math. We all have our strengths and challenges and subjects that capture our interest more...