If your elementary student struggles with reading comprehension, particularly if visual reasoning is stronger than verbal skills Instruction and Practice 1)Objective: Students will visualize or make a mental picture when reading to support their understandin... View More
If your student struggles to focus on a single line of text while reading, typically because of weaker attention or visual processing skills Teach It! 1)Objective: Reading strips (transparent colored strips) will help students track or focus on a single line... View More
All students, particularly those who forget key details Instruction and Practice 1)Objective: Students will jot notes in their text while reading to help them focus, engage more closely with the material, and help with retention. 2) Direct Instruction: Exp... View More
All students, particularly those who are still mastering reading fluency Teach It! 1)Objective: While it is important for elementary students to try to follow the "20 minute rule" for daily reading, keep in mind that reading can include listening to an adult... View More
If your student's mind wanders while reading and he misses key details Instruction and Practice 1)Objective: Students will apply specific strategies when they lose focus during a dense reading assignment. 2) Everyone's mind wanders at times while reading l... View More
All students, particularly those who are not well above grade level in reading comprehension Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will learn formal comprehension strategies, build awareness of when to apply strategies and learn how to self-correct to get the most... View More
If your student reads slowly or easily loses focus while reading independently How to Apply It! 1) Emerging readers should have individualized goals, beyond pages or time, so they can focus on their own progress and develop self-confidence. 1) The rule of... View More
If your student complains of headaches, stamina or vision issues while reading How to Apply It! 1) Tinted transparencies, sometimes called color overlays, help some children improve their reading efficiency by creating a more comfortable contrast between the... View More