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Building Vocabulary: Creative Strategies for Young Readers with Dyslexia

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Oct 114 min read

Building Vocabulary: Creative Strategies for Young Readers with Dyslexia

Supporting dyslexic students requires focused vocabulary development with more exposures to achieve mastery.

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Game Day: Using Board and Card Games to Teach Reading Concepts

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Oct 103 min read

Game Day: Using Board and Card Games to Teach Reading Concepts

Explore how board and card games can enhance reading instruction, making learning engaging and effective by integrating key reading skills.

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Effective Feedback Models: Enhancing Reading Skills Through Targeted Responses

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Oct 93 min read

Effective Feedback Models: Enhancing Reading Skills Through Targeted Responses

Learn proven feedback models for reading that boost student progress and confidence by being immediate, specific, multi-sensory, and more.

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Fluency Boost: Effective Strategies for Improving Reading Speed and Accuracy

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Oct 83 min read

Fluency Boost: Effective Strategies for Improving Reading Speed and Accuracy

Reading fluency is more than just reading fast—it's the bridge that connects word recognition to deep comprehension. When students read...

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Understanding Dyslexia: A Parent's Journey and Advice

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Oct 76 min read

Understanding Dyslexia: A Parent's Journey and Advice

Alana McWilliams shares her story with dyslexia, emphasizing early intervention, structured literacy, and celebrating unique strengths.

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From Edutainment to Education: Implementing the Science of Reading in Classrooms

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Oct 63 min read

From Edutainment to Education: Implementing the Science of Reading in Classrooms

Shifting away from edutainment, explore the need for structured literacy in classrooms.

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Unlocking Literacy: Innovative Activities for Mastering Grapheme Recognition

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Oct 53 min read

Unlocking Literacy: Innovative Activities for Mastering Grapheme Recognition

Unlock the full potential of young readers by mastering grapheme recognition, essential for decoding and early reading success.

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Oct 43 min read

Understanding Multisensory Teaching

Multisensory teaching activates multiple senses to improve literacy, especially for dyslexic learners: visual, kinesthetic, auditory.

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Rethinking Sight Words: A Synthesized Approach

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Oct 33 min read

Rethinking Sight Words: A Synthesized Approach

Rethink sight words by integrating decoding strategies to boost reading effectiveness, aligning with the science of reading principles.

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Empowering Young Learners: Tools and Strategies for Developing Phonemic Awareness

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Oct 24 min read

Empowering Young Learners: Tools and Strategies for Developing Phonemic Awareness

How do you develop phonemic awareness to enhance early reading through tailored, multisensory strategies for diverse learning needs.

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Unlocking Literacy: 31 Days of Empowering Educators and Parents with the Science of Reading

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Oct 12 min read

Unlocking Literacy: 31 Days of Empowering Educators and Parents with the Science of Reading

This Dyslexia Awareness Month, join us in transforming reading education with daily insights to elevate teaching practices.

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Educational Experiences: A Comprehensive Survey for Parents in Kansas Special Education Coops

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Nov 15, 20232 min read

Educational Experiences: A Comprehensive Survey for Parents in Kansas Special Education Coops

Designed to Learn is excited to announce the launch of a comprehensive survey aimed at gaining valuable insights into families'...

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Nov 10, 20232 min read

What is Dyslexia?

We're diving into the world of dyslexia, a specific learning disability that impacts the way individuals read, write, and spell. Let's...

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Understanding Dyslexia vs. Poor First Instruction in Reading

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Oct 27, 20232 min read

Understanding Dyslexia vs. Poor First Instruction in Reading

Dyslexia and poor first instruction in reading are two factors that can affect a person's ability to read and comprehend text. While they...

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Understanding and Supporting Students During Dyslexia Awareness Month

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Oct 10, 20232 min read

Understanding and Supporting Students During Dyslexia Awareness Month

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness, understanding, and support for individuals with dyslexia....

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Cultivating a Love for Reading: Evidence-Based Strategies for Parents of Reluctant Readers

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Aug 22, 20233 min read

Cultivating a Love for Reading: Evidence-Based Strategies for Parents of Reluctant Readers

It’s back-to-school time, which may mean daily reading logs reading logs and AR tests, as homework. But what do you do if you have a...

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