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Teaching HandwritingAdvice from a homeschooling expert on teaching handwriting.School and Learning
When a Child Isn't Ready to Read
Advice from a homeschooling expert for a parent whose eight-year-old is having a hard time with reading.
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Reading on Grade LevelAdvice from a homeschooling expert on determining at what grade level a homeschooled child is reading.
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Teaching an Early ReaderAdvice from a homeschooling expert on teaching a six-year-old to read.
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Reading ProficiencyAdvice from a homeschooling expert for a parent whose son can read words on flash cards, but he not in a book.
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Focusing on ReadingAdvice from a homeschooling expert on teaching a six-year-old who has no patience for reading.
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Daily Spelling HelpLearn what you can do to help a child who is struggling with spelling.School and Learning
Fourth-Grade Writing TroublesIf your fourth-grader is having trouble putting more than four words together in a sentence, it's time to have a teacher conference.School and Learning
Son Can Read Flash Cards, but Not BooksYour son's recognition and sounding-out ability are remarkable for a four-year-old. But he may not be ready to read, even though he is able to work with the cards.School and Learning
A Love of ReadingFind how to foster a love of reading in your child.School and Learning
Reading Comprehension and SoftwareFind advice on how to improve reading comprehension using computer software and other methods.School and Learning
Math Computation Disability?Kids can have a math disability called dyscalculia, but it's not a very specific or very helpful diagnosis. Here's what to do.School and Learning
Daughter Diagnosed as DysgraphicFind information about the dysfunction called dysgraphia.School and Learning
Gifted, but Handwriting Is TerribleGifted children often have skills that are out of sync with their measured intellectual ability.School and Learning
Can Bad Spelling Exclude Child from Gifted Program?Learn how you can help a gifted child become a better speller.School and Learning
OT Assessed My Child IncorrectlyA mother complains that an OT evaluation did not pick up on her child's handwriting difficulty.School and Learning
Problems with MathWhen you think your child has problems with math and the teacher disagrees, here's what to do.School and Learning
Young Readers and Oral ExpressionHere are exercises you can do at home to strengthen your child's oral reading skills.School and Learning
Twelve-Year-Old Can't ReadBy the time a child is 12 years old, he should be able to recognize letter sounds. I suggest you have your son evaluated by a trained professional to determine how you can help him succeed.School and Learning
Teaching a 14-Year-Old to ReadHow do you begin to teach a 14-year-old to read, when she's reading on a 2.5 grade level?