The forgotten reading skill: fluency, and why it matters
Without Google or Wikipedia, can you name all the members of the Jackson 5? Everyone knows Michael. Most of us over the age of 35…
Teaching the alphabet to your child? Here’s what you need to know
1. Letter names are not the same as speech sounds In English: writing takes the form of a sound-based, alphabetic code. The letters we use…
Is your child struggling to read? Here’s what works
On reflection, I’m incredibly lucky. Both my parents were teachers. Growing up, my house was full of chatter, stories and books. My early state school…
Hyperlexia: FAQs
1. Hyperlexia*: what is it? Hyperlexia is a condition where a person – often a young child – has word-reading skills that are far above…
Off the cuff: How to give an impromptu speech without embarrassing yourself
“And now I’d like to invite him up here to say a few words. David, take it away.” Words that to this day fill me…