Encouraging Writing with Plotagon: Episode 2
Children with language difficulties are often reluctant writers. Reading and spelling are difficult, and these kids often avoid or minimize their writing by taking the path of least resistance. I have seen kids use many tactics and guises to avoid writing. Although I...
Are schools (still) killing creativity?
Image credit: Kaisa Holsting In 2006, Sir Ken Robinson gave a jaw dropping, eye-opening TED Talk, that set the internet ablaze. In his talk, Robinson emphasized that creativity is as important as literacy and should be treated with the same status. However,...
Little Stories for Speech, Language and Literacy
Little Stories from Little Bee Speech addresses language, language, literacy and articulation skills in their fantastic new app. Language and literacy skills impact on one another. Linking language, literacy, and phonology (sounds) builds vocabulary so that words can...
Dyslexia: What it is, and what it is not
People often believe that dyslexia is a visual difficulty which presents as reversing letters and numbers. In attempt to find a quick fix for the problem, parents often take children to optometrists where they are ‘diagnosed’ with visual difficulties and...
What Apps can I use to help my Child? Spelling
Reading and spelling are very closely linked because they rely on an understanding of the relationship between letters and sounds. The importance of spelling goes beyond just getting all the words correct; it facilitates reading and writing. There are a number of...RAVE-O TRAINED
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