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Does my kid have dyslexia?

Does my Kiddo Have Dyslexia? And What Can I Do?

Concerned your child may have a learning disability? It's not uncommon! Approximately 20% of children are affected by dyslexia, according to the International Dyslexia Association. Dyslexia is a common learning...

Does my Kiddo Have Dyslexia? And What Can I Do?

Concerned your child may have a learning disability? It's not uncommon! Approximately 20% of children are affected by dyslexia, according to the International Dyslexia Association. Dyslexia is a common learning...

what is parentese

‘Baba nana?’ or ‘You want a banana?’

Should you use baby talk with your baby? No! Rather use parentese. As parents, we instinctively look at our babies and try to connect, and one of the most effective...

‘Baba nana?’ or ‘You want a banana?’

Should you use baby talk with your baby? No! Rather use parentese. As parents, we instinctively look at our babies and try to connect, and one of the most effective...

The Essential Guide to Phonological and Phonemic Awareness

The Essential Guide to Phonological and Phonemi...

Have you ever read the term phonological awareness or phonemic awareness on your child's report card? Both are critical to reading and writing, but they are not the same. Phonological Awareness...

The Essential Guide to Phonological and Phonemi...

Have you ever read the term phonological awareness or phonemic awareness on your child's report card? Both are critical to reading and writing, but they are not the same. Phonological Awareness...

phonological awareness

Why I Started Teaching Phonological Awareness

I started at a rural junior school in the rolling hills in one of South Africa's provinces,  Kwazulu Natal. I was responsible for Grade R phonics instruction. It was this...

Why I Started Teaching Phonological Awareness

I started at a rural junior school in the rolling hills in one of South Africa's provinces,  Kwazulu Natal. I was responsible for Grade R phonics instruction. It was this...