The Orton Gillingham approach is a structured, research-based, multi-sensory teaching method for helping students develop their reading and spelling skills. While it is particularly helpful for students with dyslexia, all students, especially those with language-based learning disabilities, can benefit from Orton Gillingham tutoring. What exactly is Orton Gillingham tutoring?
Tips for Helping Your Child Develop Stronger Math Skills by Dr. Emily Levy, Founder & Director, EBL Coaching
Math plays a key role in many aspects of our lives. It is important not just for success in school, but also for everyday skills, like shopping, eating at a restaurant, buying groceries, and cooking. Math also builds upon itself, so without solid foundational skills, it can become increasingly challenging for students to excel in math as they progress through school. Help your child develop stronger math skills with the ideas detailed below.
Help Your Child Develop Stronger Executive Functioning Skills
As students move through school, the executive functioning demands increase rapidly. Their school work will typically require stronger executive functioning skills, including planning, organization, task initiation, time management and other related skill areas. Without well-developed executive functioning skills, students may have difficulty excelling in school. Help your child develop stronger executive functioning skills with the ideas detailed below.
Latest National Report Card Says Kids’ Reading Scores Have Hit All-Time Lows
The National Report Card shows a significant number of children have “below basic” reading skills. But why, and what can parents do?