Learning

Orthographic processing: What is it, and how can it be supported?

Orthographic processing is the ability to recognize spelling patterns, understand spelling and punctuation rules, and recall letters and words in sequence. Children with difficulties in this area often over-rely on sounding out words, thereby impacting their fluency, and written expression. Difficulty in orthographic processing can also lead to letter reversals, and difficulty discriminating between similar …

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Making reading fun

Research shows that reading with your children is hugely beneficial, to their immediate development, and to their long-term success. Reading to your children exposes them to new vocabulary, allows them to develop their skills in concentration/focus, provides opportunities to develop their imagination/creativity, it gives space for bonding/connection, and it can contribute to the development of …

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Music to improve cognitive abilities

Numerous studies have shown that music can help develop cognitive skills in areas such as memory, language, and executive functioning. It can also be used to help remember certain material (think ABCs or “these are the continents”), reinforce social-emotional learning, and ease transitions (“clean up, clean up, everybody everywhere,” for example). So, how can you …

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