Curriculum, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia
Handwriting Without Tears (HWT) (now called Learning without Tears) is a popular curriculum developed by occupational therapist Jan Z. It teaches handwriting to children in a way that minimizes frustration and maximizes success. Olsen, HWT focuses on multisensory...
Barton Reading and Spelling System, Dyslexia, Learning Activities, Lesson Planning, Orton Gillingham method
The Barton Reading and Spelling System consists of 10 levels designed to build progressively on students’ reading, spelling, and writing skills. Here’s a breakdown of the ten levels: Level 1: Phonemic Awareness Focuses on helping students develop phonemic awareness,...
Barton Reading and Spelling System, Dyslexia, Learning Challenges / Special Needs, Lesson Planning, Orton Gillingham method
The Barton Reading and Spelling System is a structured literacy program designed to help students who struggle with reading, spelling, and writing, particularly those with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. It is based on the Orton-Gillingham approach, which...
Dyslexia, Learning Activities, Learning Challenges / Special Needs, Lesson Planning, Orton Gillingham method, Wilson Reading System
The Wilson Reading System (WRS) is a structured literacy program designed to help individuals with language-based learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, improve their reading and spelling skills. It is based on Orton-Gillingham principles, emphasizing multi-sensory,...
Dyslexia, Learning Activities, Learning Challenges / Special Needs, Lesson Planning, Orton Gillingham method
The Orton-Gillingham Approach is a structured, multisensory, and individualized method developed in the 1930s by neuropsychiatrist Dr. Samuel Orton and educator/psychologist Anna Gillingham, primarily to help individuals with dyslexia and other reading difficulties....
Dyslexia, Learning Challenges / Special Needs
Managing dyslexia in a homeschooling environment can be both challenging and rewarding. Here are some tips to help you create an effective and supportive learning experience: Understand Dyslexia Educate yourself about dyslexia. Understand that it affects reading,...
