by Gabby Alderman | Apr 11, 2024 | Reading
Is your child struggling to read? Here are some signs your child may be struggling. As you observe and listen to your child reading, keep these questions in mind: Do they often skip, add, or omit small words? Do they often select simple books with very little text? Do...
by Gabby Alderman | Mar 11, 2024 | Reading
You may be reading the title of this blog post and wonder: What is the Matthew effect? Why does early intervention matter? How can I help my struggling reader? We’re here to shed some light on this intriguing phenomenon and how it effects young readers. What is the...
by Stephen McCrocklin | Jan 31, 2023 | Reading, Summer
How do you prevent the “summer slide”? Read, read, read! When kids are engaged in reading during the summer, they are better prepared for the new school year. Luckily, there are many great opportunities to keep them motivated. 1) Here at Langsford, we have 2 options...
by Gabby Alderman | Oct 28, 2021 | Assessment, Dyslexia, Fluency, Langsford, Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Reading, School, Tests
Seeing letters and words backwards is dyslexia, right? Wrong! In a recent presentation, Stephen McCrocklin, Langsford’s Executive Director, dispelled that long-held belief. In fact, dyslexia is not a visual issue at all. Reversals are simply the consequence of less...
by Gabby Alderman | May 14, 2021 | Reading, Spelling, Summer, Writing
Wondering what you should do to keep your child’s skills sharp or to better prepare him or her for school next fall? There are 6 key areas you should think about. Each will take only minutes a day. Why not set aside some time each day this summer to keep your child’s...
by Gabby Alderman | Sep 11, 2020 | Reading
One of the most common questions parents ask is “How do I help my child find a book? How can I find a book that is the right fit for them?” There are 2 different components of that. One is the genre of book. The other is the level of the book. The level of the book is...
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