“I am not a speed reader. I am a speed understander.” Issac Asimov What is speed-reading anyway? Well, there are varying definitions for speed-reading, but the idea is to train your eyes to consume several words at once, rather than focusing on one word at a time. You can do this by expanding your vision. […]
Reading can’t be forced, or rushed. For some, it takes time to develop a love for reading. Reading must first be explored and enjoyed. This is especially true for beginning readers, as too often reading turns too quickly into a task by teachers and a chore by parents. This may sound just plain crazy, as […]
When children read, their brains are being stimulated in all sorts of ways. First, they are often reading about new or unfamiliar subjects. Second, they are interpreting images as they read and lastly, they are tying it all together. Their vocabulary expands, pronunciation improves, and their confidence in reading aloud becomes tremendous. Besides improving how […]
Weather turns from the warmth of summer days to crispy air, filled with the smells of nature taking a rest for winter months. November is a month of great change, warmth caused not by the sun, but by that of memories, love, and gratitude. November is a month to reflect on the gifts, blessings, and […]
There have been studies on it, some parents are not aware of it, and teachers dread it. Summer slide is the term used to describe the decline in learning among children during summer break. To put it simply, it’s what happens when minds sit idle for too long. A study conducted in 2011 by RAND […]