Rita SantosSep 26, 20222 min readHelping Parents Understand The Science of Reading If it seems like there's a new way reading is being taught to your child, read on to get more information on the "Science of Reading".
Rita SantosSep 20, 20213 min readThe Reading Wars: Phonics vs. Whole Language vs. Balanced LiteracyFor many years there were two main approaches to teaching reading -- Whole Language and Phonics. Each one represents a very different...
Rita SantosJun 8, 20213 min readIt’s Summer... Now What?Whether your child has already started summer break or school will end in the next few weeks, you may be thinking, now what? Is there...
Rita SantosMay 3, 20212 min readThe Social and Emotional Effects of Reading DifficultiesAccording to the 2019 NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) Report Card, 34% of 4th graders scored below a basic reading...
Rita SantosMar 29, 20213 min read5 More Reading MythsThis is the second part of a series about reading myths. Click HERE to read about the first 5 myths. MYTH #6: There’s no need to read...
Rita SantosFeb 19, 20212 min readWhat Tutoring Is and What It Isn’tThe Mirriam-Webster Dictionary defines tutoring as “to teach or guide usually individually in a special subject or for a particular...