Writing Problems – How To Help Your Child
Do's and Don'ts for Struggling Young Writers Every parent knows that sometimes getting their child to complete work can be challenging. Whether you are teaching your children at home or in school, some kids just refuse to write. They might have various reasons for...
Managing the Summer Reading Slide for Less Than Enthusiastic Readers
Navigating the Summer Reading Doldrums Summer is always a challenge for struggling learners. The gap in learning stimulation is problematical for children who do not love learning and so do not seek it out day to day. Similarly for children who do not love reading....
Difficulty with Phonics, Phonemic Awareness and Fast ForWord
A Program for the Most Common Impediment to Reading A child's difficulty with phonics can be puzzling to parents.It's tough not knowing what to do to help your child when they're facing difficulties with reading. No parent wants to see their child fall behind. They...
Summer Slide or Summer Stride?
Another 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...
What NOT To Do If Your Child is a Struggling Reader
Reading at home is crucial to the learning to read journey Parents have such an important role to play in their child's learning to read journey. Reading at home is so important. And so it is important for parents to have a clear idea of their role and what they want...
Game-Changing Books for Reluctant Readers – Part 2 (Ages 9-11)
Books That Have Inspired Many New Readers Ahh, the upper elementary grades, where kids are either really into reading or really not into reading. But don’t fret because research proves that what it takes is just the right engaging, entertaining story to turn a...
Reading Requires Unnaturally Strong Phonemic Awareness
Reading Is Not Natural, So Don't Fret If Your Child is Struggling In today’s literacy-driven world, the skill of reading is vital to a child’s well-being and success at school. However, not all children excel at reading and there is a very good reason why. While this...
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 child and...
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...