Banter Quick Tips: The stretchy-sound trick: How I teach beginners to read their first words
Once a student has learned their first letter-sound links, I step up to words straight away. The whole point of reading is to read words! To…
11 ways to improve writing interventions for struggling students
Writing is complex, and many students struggle to learn to do it well. While accommodations and adjustments can help in the short-term, they do nothing…
Dysgraphia: significant difficulties with handwriting, spelling, and/or written expression. FAQs on signs, assessment, diagnosis, and support (including resources to help)
Almost everyone has heard of the reading disorder, dyslexia. But not many people know about its writing counterpart, dysgraphia. 1. What is “dysgraphia”? Dysgraphia is…
Persuasive writing is about much more than PEEL, TEEL, NAPLAN, the HSC – or any other acronym!
If you can convince other people that your opinion is correct, you have a big advantage in life. Learning to write strong, persuasive arguments can…
Learning to write: how to help students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities
Writing is critical for participation in many activities, including at school, in many jobs, and when texting with friends and engaging with others through social…