What is Reflection? I’m sure most of us are familiar with reflection and its role in our lives. Some of us reflect more than others. True reflecting is taking time to fully evaluate our past actions. By reflecting, we can revisit the past and look at it through different lenses and perspectives. Maybe we got […]
Tag: dyslexia
The Best Tool of the Dyslexia Teacher
Using the Tools You Have Sometimes, we as teachers and caregivers get bogged down in the idea that we have to buy all the latest and greatest tools to help our kids learn to read. However, this does not have to be the case. I have found great benefit out of using the tools around […]
The Importance of Sequencing in Dyslexic Children
A True Story… I’d like to talk a minute today about the importance of sequencing. It is an often overlooked problem for dyslexic children. Yes, it can be frustrating that they struggle to remember the days of the week and months of the year. Yes, it can be frustrating that it takes them so long […]
Dyslexia: The Invisible Disability
Dyslexia is just one of many invisible disabilities. It cannot be viewed on the outside. It is not noticed by passers-by. However, it is very real… and very impactful. The problem with invisible disabilities is that people you meet expect you to be “normal.” In the case of dyslexia, the most common thought from people […]
And so it begins…
I have found writing to be therapeutic. Through writing, I discover new perspectives, learn new lessons, and solve problems. I hope that this site can provide others with information, insight, perspective, and inspiration. The focus of this blog is learning, in all its aspects. I have had the privilege to educate young children, teenagers, educators, […]