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Last week a student let me know he wouldn't be available to meet on Wednesday. I reminded him that I would be out of town this Wednesday so we both are unavailable to meet. I asked him where he was going, and he told me they were going to Orlando, Florida. I HADN'T told him that my husband and I were going to Orlando to see our son be inducted into the Society of Actuaries. I texted his mom and asked if we might be able to meet up in person. I've worked online with this student since he was 5 and had a lot of trouble distinguishing sounds and had speech difficulties that often required someone to tell me what he had said. He had speech therapy. He and I used the Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing program as well. In time we began working on reading and spelling. He's 11 now. It was so fun to get to visit him and his family in person. He's the third student in their family I've had the pleasure to work with. We have used Equipping Minds activities to work on processing, working memory, etc. so I brought my Blink cards so we could play a game in person. That was awesome. He won, of course. I didn't let him. He won. This is the best job in the world. ❤ ✔Photo posted with parent permission. #onlinetutor #lovemywork #toolsfordyslexia #equippingminds

"Our potential is one thing. What we do with it is another." I love the story of Michael Jordan not being put on his high school varsity basketball team and being told he just wasn't good enough. He later said, “Whenever I was working out and got tired and figured I ought to stop, I’d close my eyes and see that list in the locker room without my name on it. That usually got me going again.” In each of our students, there's potential to do great things. We can equip them with the tools they need to be successful so they can get on with their journey to pursue their dreams. ❤ #dyslexia #dyslexiapower #StudentPotential #toolsfordyslexia

Most students with dyslexia struggle with reading, but almost all the ones I've met and worked with have trouble with spelling. The random (to them) sequence of letters. Remembering the order of those letters is a challenge. Polysyllabic words are difficult. But there are ways to help your students with those. Memorizing is not the answer. Too many words. Teach them spelling patterns and suffixing conventions. Use word sums and word families so they can see the meaning connections despite pronunciation differences across a word family. Give them the system of thinking that they can use whenever or wherever they need it. #dyslexia #dyslexiaawareness #dyslexiaeducation #teachspelling #toolsfordyslexia

When I began learning about Structured Word Inquiry I often felt like I was trying to get a drink from a fire hydrant. There was so much unfamiliar terminology coming at me. I also had to wrap my head around a new way of thinking about our spelling system and to learn how to use a matrix and word sums with students. Today, Word Searcher and Mini-Matrix Maker are two free tools I use every day to help students make sense of English. Here's how I use them: https://toolsfordyslexia.com/structured-word-inquiry-tools/ #toolsfordyslexia #literacytools #languagetools #dyslexiaeducation #wordsearcher #matrixmaker #structuredwordinquiry

Who's learning this year? I sure am. Taking classes to learn more about how to help my students. Every day I look up words we need to understand on Etymonline.com. I always want to be learning new things. Life-long learning is my goal. Share that love for learning with your students. Model it. Talk about what you're learning even if it has nothing to do with what you're teaching. Just let them know that's what you do. You try new things. You learn new things. ❤ #alwayslearning #loveoflearning #modellearning #toolsfordyslexia

When a student wondered about the spelling of purchase that led us on a chase to find an unstressed syllable. Never had I ever connected purchase to its base until this student asked a question! ❤ I love it when I get to learn something new along with a student. We dug into a structured word inquiry. 1. What does the word mean? Use it in a sentence. 2. What is the word's structure? Looking at the morphology (word parts) is it just a base element or are there prefixes and/or suffixes? If so, what's the word sum? 3. What are the word's relatives and etymology (origin and history)? 4. What are the phonemes? 5. And we practiced how to find stressed and unstressed syllables in words. Read along: https://toolsfordyslexia.com/how-to-find-an-unstressed-syllable/ Grab the free pdf: https://toolsfordyslexia.com/product/chase-the-unstressed-syllables/ Cyber Monday Sale coming, Nov. 27th! #dyslexia #dyslexiaeducation #toolsfordyslexia #stressedsyllables #unstressedsyllables #structuredwordinquiry #teacherresources #homeschoolresources #spelling

"Students with dyslexia benefit from simple accommodations. What are accommodations? How do they help students? Which accommodations will benefit your student?" Throughout the school year, check in with your student about how his/her accommodations are working with each teacher. If your student will have new teachers when the semester changes, don't assume they'll get the memo about your student's accommodations. Over the break, reach out with a friendly email to let the new semester teachers know what accommodations are part of their 504 Plan or Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Tell them you appreciate their help to make the upcoming semester a successful one. Thank the current semester's teachers for their support. It's a team effort. ✔Read the Blog: Simple Accommodations for Dyslexic Students at ToolsforDyslexia.com #educationalaccommodations #dyslexiaeducation #toolsfordyslexia

Oh yeah! "The important thing is to not stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existence." Ask questions, wonder why, and believe the answers are out there. #dyslexia #questionsandanswers #wonderwhy #curiosity #toolsfordyslexia

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Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning! Encourage questions and share your questions and mistakes. Give your students inspiration to try when they're not sure. Model curiosity! #curiosity #curiositylearning #inquirybasedlearning #toolsfordyslexia

Many students and adults with dyslexia use speech-to-text software to dictate what they need to write. Voice Typing. Like typing for dysgraphia, voice typing can make a huge difference. Being able to have software type what you want to say without the slow trudging through spelling words before you've lost your train of thought. It's one of the accommodations students can use while they're working on learning spelling, improving their writing, etc. #voicetyping #speechtotext #accommodations #toolsfordyslexia

Dyslexia is not outgrown. We can't wait for our kids to outgrow it. We can give them tools to help them with reading, spelling, writing, math facts, directionality issues, word retrieval, etc. We can encourage them to develop their talents and strengths. We can see them and love them for who they are because they are amazing people! Don't wait. As soon as you suspect, start looking for resources, testing, accommodations at school, etc. From one parent to another, don't wait. 💜💙❤️ #dyslexiaawarenessmonth #toolsfordyslexia #dyslexiasupport

Sigh. Feeling different or less than everyone else. The stress of worrying you can't keep up or you're going to be asked a question and not be able to respond quickly enough. The homework and tests. Even just texting with friends can be stressful trying to type and spell. I knew a wonderful older woman who was such a character, funny, and outgoing, but she had some trauma from school. During an oral report, she'd gotten tongue-tied and misspoken and the laughter was still ringing in her ears 60 years later. Younger kids have those feelings, teens have those feelings, and adults have them. Make your home a safe place for your kids to share how they're feeling. LISTEN--with your eyes and your ears. Find ways to minimize the situations that cause stress. Find ways to maximize their coping skills. if something you try doesn't work, keep working on it. Talk a therapist or school counselor. Talk with their teacher. Validate their feelings. 💚💙❤️🤍 #schoolanxiety #dyslexiaanxiety #dyslexicparents #dyslexicparenting #dyslexicadults #toolsfordyslexia

Many students and adults with dyslexia have difficulty with spelling. Our culture equates intelligence with spelling accurately. That's false. If you find spelling easy, please be gentle with those who aren't able to recall the correct sequence of letters in every English word. Our daughter was occasionally embarrassed by public corrections in group texting or on social media. 🐻Mama Bear occasionally let the corrector know the story, our daughter's story behind the spelling errors. Please let it go. I know it feels irresistible to correct others. It may feel like a service you're providing. I've done it myself. Let's commit right now together never to do that again! If you're THEIR professional editor, go ahead and correct away--they're paying you to do that. Otherwise, let it go or let them know PRIVATELY. #dyslexiaawareness #dyslexicadults #spelling #dignity #toolsfordyslexia

Many students and adults with dyslexia prefer to read by listening to audiobooks. That’s sometimes called Ear Reading. The point of reading is understand the meaning of what you’re reading. To get the message. Ear Reading accomplishes that. #earreading #reading #dyslexiaeducation #toolsfordyslexia

Spelling is a pain for many of our students. Lots of memorizing, and every week a new list to learn, and it's a challenge. Parents, I know that's an understatement. "The whole point of spelling is to enable us to recognise words when they are written down. But there's a second thing. We value spelling if it helps us recognise the relationships between words." David Crystal, SPELL IT OUT (Yes, recognize in US but he's a Brit so his words, his spelling. 😀) Great book, you can find it on Amazon. When students can see the spelling relationships between words with a shared base spelling, then spelling becomes less about memorizing the letter sequence. They start to SEE the spelling of the word family. The relationships help students see the sense of the spelling! A free downloadable resource with a matrix and a word web is available in the Learning Resources section of www.toolsfordyslexia.com. #dyslexia #dyslexiasupport #toolsfordyslexia #wordfamilies #morphology #etymology

Dyslexia can be diagnosed as early as five years old. What might dyslexia look like in a 5-year-old? Your child has had opportunities at home or in preschool to learn the alphabet but has trouble remembering the name of each letter. Despite the child having learning experiences with his/her own name, s/he may not be able to recognize or remember his/her own name's spelling. The student may not be able to detect rhyme in a group of words: not, dot, pot, lot, rot, tot. Who can give an official dyslexia diagnosis? Psychologists, neuropsychologists, speech-language pathologists--but be sure the professional you choose has experience diagnosing dyslexia. All do not. It could be a waste of time and money to have someone without experience assessing your child. Ask them how many children they've diagnosed with dyslexia. Do your homework. Get referrals from other parents. Schools usually do not diagnose dyslexia. They can assess for a "specific learning disability" to determine if your child is eligible for special education services. Having the school do that is a step in the right direction to begin receiving appropriate instruction and accommodations. Children, teens, and adults don't outgrow it. Waiting to see if things are better next year is not the answer. 🧡 For more information, visit https://dyslexiaida.org/fact-sheets/ #diagnosingdyslexia #dyslexiaawareness #earlydetection #toolsfordyslexia

If Then! "If children feel safe, they can take risks, ask questions, make mistakes, learn to trust, and grow." How are we making the children in our influence Feel Safe to make mistakes and ask questions? Today's the day we continue or start to mindfully do that. 💙💚 #safechildren #dyslexia #dyslexiaawarenessmonth #dyslexiaadvocate #growthmindset #toolsfordyslexia #homeschoolmom #ihaveaquestion #tutorsofinstagram

Skill and Confidence are an unconquered army. That's our job to give our students skills that build their belief in their abilities. That's confidence. #confidence #confidenceboost #givethemskills #skills #toolsfordyslexia

Many students and adults with dyslexia prefer to read by listening to audiobooks. That’s sometimes called Ear Reading. The point of reading is understand the meaning of what you’re reading. To get the message. Ear Reading accomplishes that. #dyslexicadults #earreading #reading #dyslexiaeducation #toolsfordyslexia

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. What do you wish more people understood about dyslexia? #dyslexia #dyslexiasupport #toolsfordyslexia #dyslexiaawareness

Parenting a child with a learning disability is hard. Let's be honest, parenting is hard regardless of disabilities. But we have worries and challenges that other parents don't have. Find a friend to talk to who gets it. Look for parent groups in your school district or community. You’re not the only parent. You’re not alone. ❤️ #dyslexiasupportgroup #dyslexiaparenting #toolsfordyslexia

“Children like to do what they can do, they want to do what they think they can do, and they hate to do what they think they cannot do. “ What our students think about themselves is a Powerful Tool. It can help them try something new and work through the challenges. It can deter them from trying and have them seeing defeat in every obstacle. A growth mindset, time doing things they enjoy, our modeling how to positively deal with challenges and mistakes, and praising them for their effort and perseverance could help them Think They Can. #iew #growthmindset #toolsfordyslexia #PraiseEffort

Dyslexia can run in families. A child with one parent with dyslexia is said to have a 30 - 50% chance of having dyslexia. It's not always that direct. You may not have any relatives you believe might also have dyslexia. Our daughter has dyslexia, but neither her dad nor I have it. I have a couple of relatives who struggled with reading in school and I have directionality issues, which sometimes accompany dyslexia. So maybe she inherited it from me. It's not easy to see a child's challenge might have come from you. 100% I get that. Friends, there's no blame or shame with what gets passed from generation to generation. It does no good. Our job is to be the parents who Do All We Can to help our kids get appropriate instruction and give them the love and support they need. #dyslexia #dyslexiasupport #dyslexiarunsinthefamily #dyslexiaparenting #toolsfordyslexia

Albert Einstein is quoted as saying, "Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think." The full quote is : “It is not so very important for a person to learn facts. For that he does not really need a college. He can learn them from books. The value of an education in a liberal arts college is not the learning of many facts but the training of the mind to think something that cannot be learned from textbooks.” from Quote Investigator https://quoteinvestigator.com/2016/05/28/not-facts/ Knowledge is power and using knowledge to think outside the box is world-changing. #dyslexia #outsidetheboxthinking #toolsfordyslexia

Have any of your students misspelled VERY as VARY? Mine have. One student recently needed more practice with these homophones. We talked about the meaning of the two words, the word family of VARY, and investigated the origins of both. Here's a resource with some of what we used to make the spellings memorable by with meaningful practice. It's a very varied resource. https://toolsfordyslexia.com/product/vary-and-very/ #dyslexia #dyslexiaeducation #structuredwordinquiry #wordstudy #toolsfordyslexia #spelling #teachingresources #spellingresources #homophones #literacymatters

My life! No inner compass. Those of you who have that are a mystery to the rest of us. 😀 #directionallychallenged #toolsfordyslexia #hurrayforgps

Love this! We’re all different. #toolsfordyslexia #atyourpace

When we connect spelling to meaning and to its structure, we help students make spelling memorable. Practicing spelling words in phrases and sentences provides context. Working with word sums helps students see, recognize, and internalize the structure of words. Modeling how you or I might think through which letters could represent the spoken sounds in a word and how related words could help with narrow down those choices can help students learn to do the same. Showing them how to think through spelling a word can and hopefully will influence their thinking. Always with the understanding that there’s a reason for each spelling. #meaningmaking #morphology #thinkingoutloud #spellingmakessense #toolsfordyslexia #dyslexiaeducation

The mentors I have learned from and continue to learn from are encouraging and kind. Such a great reminder that in all our learning, AND WE'RE ALL LEARNING, help others to learn and discover too. This absolutely fits for our students. They need encouragement. They need to feel and believe that they can learn how our spelling system works! Because they can. #bekind #scholars #dyslexia #toolsfordyslexia

After the long Labor Day weekend (in the US), you can talk with your students about and notice its word family. Using a matrix helps students really SEE the prefixes and suffixes. They're working with the structure of words. In this word family there are two agent suffixes used. What’s an agent suffix? A suffix that changes a verb into an agent noun, the action into the person or thing doing the action. The <-er> and <-or> agent suffixes are in ride + er —> rider act + or —> actor A new resource has the matrix with structured word inquiry questions, an infographic on the suffixes, and a suffixing game using word sums. Who doesn't love practicing by playing a game?! The link to the learning resources area is in the bio. With all the information included you won't need to labor hard to share this with your students. Happy Weekend to all. #laborday #labor #laboratory #laboroflove #agentsuffixes #spelling #toolsfordyslexia

We need all three. Literacy is more than just reading. When we teach spelling rather than giving students a list to memorize we provide them with an anchor of understanding that lasts. The work of spelling increases writing confidence. Spelling strengthens a student's familiarity with spelling patterns and word structure and that impacts their reading as well. #spellingmatters #LiteracySkills #readingandspelling #spellingandwriting #toolsfordyslexia

When students are learning to spell "people" this question often comes up. What I might have said in the past and what I can say now is very different. Explaining the REASON for the makes it memorable. It's there because this word came into English by way of French and further back from Latin. Look up "people" in Etymonline.com and see how the French spellings differed from and were the same as our Modern English one. Grab the pdf of this graphic at https://toolsfordyslexia.com/product/people-spelling-graphic/ #people #ExplainTheWHy #englishmakessense #toolsfordyslexia

"Every chance we have to learn about the history of our spelling system, we become better informed to teach our students." I 100% believe this. I've seen the difference it can make. #englishmakessense #toolsfordyslexia #dyslexiatutor #dyslexia

Anybody else struggle with this? I don’t want to let them down or I have to finish today. We have to take care of ourselves so we have something to give. Take a break. Take a nap—that can be an amazing day changer for overwhelm & worn out. Our kids and students work harder because many things take longer and require more cognitive energy than other students. Pushing through may not be the best way to finish strong. Help your kids or your students learn that it’s okay to take a break and recharge. Then work some more. Thanks @bemorewithless for the reminder. #takecareofyou #takeabreak #toolsfordyslexia

Explain spelling. Give them the Why, meaning why it's spelled that way. Want to know more about how to do that? Check out the blog. https://toolsfordyslexia.com/blog/ #spelling #dyslexia #dyslexiasupport #spellingmakessense #toolsfordyslexia

📢 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗟𝗘: 𝗗𝘆𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 👇 https://lnkd.in/e4dFpVKW In this Aluminate article, Andi Smart explores the challenges of dyslexia and the importance of assistive technology in supporting students with dyslexia. From personal experiences to a comprehensive overview of various tools such as Dragon NaturallySpeaking, ReadSpeaker, and Read and Write, he highlights how these technologies can empower dyslexic individuals to overcome barriers and thrive academically.📚🚀 Remember that you can sign up to CACHE Alumni for FREE to gain access to our quarterly member magazine, as well as other member benefits including events, tailored careers advice, special offers and discounts, and more. 🔗 www.cachealumni.org.uk #Aluminate #education #dyslexia #assistivetechnology #toolsfordyslexia #dyslexiatools #teaching #students #studentsupport #cpd #CACHE #CACHEAlumni #dyslexiaawareness #dyslexiasupport #readingskills #writingskills #care #socialcare #healthcare #earlyyears #learning

“Words can give everybody wings.” Aristophanes nailed it. I love words. Having the words to say what you feel and be understood. Being able to read words that take you to a new understanding. Spelling words and seeing the meaning within that specific arrangement of letters that connects it to other words with a shared meaning. Give your students wings. ❤️ #wordsarepowerful #dyslexia #dyslexiasupport #toolsfordyslexia

Have you ever thought about the best way to help dyslexic children in decode and spell words? Here are a few ways that are helpful : Multi sensory instruction, structured literacy programs, phonemic awareness, repetition and review of skills, small group & individual instruction, sight word revision games, practice & positive encouragement #decodingwords #spelling #dyslexia #toolsfordyslexia #scienceofreading #tutorofdyslexicchildren #multisensoryliteracy #phonemicawarenessskills

This statement from Real Spelling became a mission statement for Tools for Dyslexia. Every student has the right to understand how English spelling really works and to be able to spell and read any word. Some of what I learned from Real Spelling is to look at the Latin and Greek roots to better understand why words have their spelling regardless of how we might think it should be spelled. We have to look at the meaning connections because English spelling doesn't subscribe to default phonology. Its roots are deeper than that. We have to keep questioning and be curious because scholars observe and notice things, and that leads to greater understanding and joy. Experience engaging with the language is exciting and doesn't dim for those who truly love to learn. Initials after your name and scholarship are not always equal. Once you've seen it, you can't unsee it. (Two, twin, twice, between, twilight.) You can never step into the same river twice because the river isn't the same and neither are you. Our understanding of language evolves as we learn more and the language itself changes over time. How does all this help me be a better tutor? I'm open to learning new ideas from others regardless of their credentials. I'm not afraid of things I don't YET understand regarding English spelling. I know there ARE answers even if I haven't found them yet. I don't need a program or a script to help me answer a student's question. Confidence comes from engaging with the language, not a program. I know that one size, one program doesn't fit all the needs they have. It reinforces my courage to try something new to fit a student's specific issue. Real Spelling never claimed to have all the answers and yet the impact this mentor has had on teachers, tutors, parents, and students all over the world has been phenomenal. Rest in peace Michel.♥ #dyslexia #dyslexiasupport #orthography #etymology #morphology #phonology #toolsfordyslexia

Maybe you have already heard of TOD but you are looking for more explanation... Look no further! TOD (Tests of Dyslexia) is a comprehensive assessment designed to identify dyslexia in individuals of all ages. It takes all of the different types of assessment for Dyslexia that have been used in the past and combines it into one assessment. In addition, TOD goes beyond just identifying dyslexia; it delves deep into understanding the unique strengths, challenges, and learning patterns associated with this learning difference. It's a powerful tool that equips educators, parents, and individuals with valuable insights. I am proud to say that in January 2024, Yellowbird Learning will begin offering Tests of Dyslexia! To learn more about TOD and how it can help you, contact Yellowbird Learning at www.yellowbirdlearning.com/contact. #YellowbirdLearning #testsofdyslexia #TOD #dyslexiaassessment #unlockpotential #diversity #neurodiversity #dyslexia #dyslexiaawareness #dyslexiamom #dyslexiasupport #dyslexicthinking #toolsforeducators #toolsfordyslexia #educationaltherapy

Here are a couple of summer reading suggestions. I met Gail Venable and Sue Hegland over 9 years ago in classes I began taking to learn more about how English works. They had both been at this longer than me and were supportive and inspiring. Gail is the author of Backpocket Words, Sharing the Essence of English Spelling, and Sue is the author of Beneath the Surface of Words, What English Spelling Reveals and Why It Matters. Read these, which is to say, Study these books. They aren't difficult reading but they are thought-provoking and potentially mindset-changing unless you're already familiar with Structured Word Inquiry. Regardless of how you teach literacy, you'll learn more about English spelling from these texts than you have in college. # #SummerReading2023 #summerreadinglist #englishspelling #dyslexiasupport #dyslexiaeducation #toolsfordyslexia

Early readers guess at unfamiliar words. That’s normal. But we don’t teach guessing as a reading strategy. We teach them to look at the spelling and to spell out loud unfamiliar words. We teach them to consider the possible phonemes like spelling /k/ or /s/. We teach them the phonemes that single-letter vowels and vowel digraphs can represent and we teach them about schwa. We teach them about prefixes, suffixes, connecting vowel letters, and suffixing conventions. We help them see the structure with word sums and word families. And about phrasing, punctuation, thinking, visualizing, and asking questions while they read. There’s more. And we need to teach them how to do it. #teachreading #dyslexia #toolsfordyslexia #soldastory

Don’t wait for them to outgrow their reading, spelling, or writing struggle. They won’t. It’s never to late to make a difference, but sooner is better than later. #dyslexiaeducation #dyslexiaawareness #dyslexiasupport #toolsfordyslexia

Absolutely. There’s nothing that compares to the learning you can gain from Etymonline.com #etymonline #toolsfordyslexia

There’s always a reason for bad behavior. Forgetting that is our bad behavior. #dyslexiasupport #adhdsupport #trytounderstand #toolsfordyslexia

Just like adults feel dread as the weekend ends and they have to face the start of the work week, children often feel that too. School anxiety is real. Sunday may be a time to give more attention, do things your child enjoys, give some 1:1 time, read aloud a fun book to them, play a game, and Encourage them. Encourage them as you tell them all the good they do and tell them the qualities you see in them. Our encouragement gives them courage to face the struggle. ♥️♥️♥️ Happy Sunday! ♥️♥️♥️ #encourage #nurturechildren #toolsfordyslexia #toolsforlife

"You never know what worse luck your bad luck has saved you from." Cormac McCarthy Trials and struggles often feel like bad luck or that the universe is against us. But having those bumps in our path teaches us how to work through a challenge. We learn how to persevere and work harder. That can bless us with empathy for others with the same struggle or something completely different. The bumpy path we find ourselves on will instill in us an understanding we wouldn't have learned otherwise. #dyslexia #dyslexiasupport #gratitudequotes #toolsfordyslexia

"Won't" is sometimes labeled "a weirdo" or "irregular" contraction by spelling programs. I don't disagree that it appears to ignore the standard contraction process. But what if it's following an accepted pattern one other contraction uses? Compare "won't" to "can't". "Won't" was previously "wonnot" in Middle English. Let's make a contraction from this compound "wonnot". We'll replace the second and the with an apostrophe --> won't. Is that any different than "cannot" becoming "can't"? When a student was struggling with this spelling last week, this connection in form struck me. I looked to Etymonline.com and Chambers Dictionary of Etymology. The Chambers's entry for "will" notes the similarity. Weird is not so weird when we understand it. #contractions #dyslexia #dyslexiasupport #etymologyforthewin #toolsfordyslexia

How do you say goodbye to a tutoring student you’ve worked with for 7+ years?! For the past few high school years since she’s been homeschooling we’ve met 5 days a week 2 hours a day. Her homeschool high school is finished today. The amount of time we worked together is not typical but she has more than dyslexia. We’ve worked on reading restaurant menus and understanding recipe instructions, and talked about getting mail-in ballots so she could take her time to read and ask questions. We talked about reviewing road names before driving somewhere new so she is familiar enough to recognize the names on road signs quickly. Of course all that was interwoven into working on literacy skills. She reads and her spelling is amazingly good. Will she always use spell check? Of course but so do I. She knows how to use word sums and a matrix, both of which made a huge difference for her spelling. We worked on writing sentences, paragraphs, and 5-paragraph essays. Tutoring is not just about the academic skills. It’s an investment of the heart too. I’m glad I don’t have another student scheduled for a while. I’m going to need a minute. ❤️‍🩹 #dyslexia #dyslexiatutor #toolsfordyslexia #toolsforlife

Often students struggle to spell a schwa vowel. They wonder why in "president," the < i > isn't a < u >. Seeing the spelling in its structure with the base and affixes often helps. More spelling opportunities do too. This word study gives them a chance to see the WHY of the spelling. Why isn't the spelling just like it sounds? It also explores a question I had about "president" and "side". Check out the word study with your students so they can see the WHY of this spelling. Link in bio. A Tale of Two Bases: Side by Side #dyslexiatutor #dyslexia #dyslexiasupport #etymology #morphology #toolsfordyslexia