by Gabby Alderman | Dec 11, 2024 | Reading
As the New Year approaches, many families start thinking about resolutions—why not make reading part of your family’s goals for 2025? Setting literacy goals can boost your child’s reading skills while creating fun, meaningful habits that last a lifetime. Here’s how to...
by Gabby Alderman | Sep 5, 2024 | Dyslexia, Langsford, Reading
As parents, we know that every child is unique—each one with their own interests, personality, and learning style. When it comes to reading, these differences are especially important. Some children may pick up reading easily, while others may face challenges that...
by Gabby Alderman | Apr 11, 2024 | Reading
Is your child struggling to read? Here are some signs your child may be struggling. As you observe and listen to your child reading, keep these questions in mind: Do they often skip, add, or omit small words? Do they often select simple books with very little text? Do...
by Gabby Alderman | Mar 11, 2024 | Reading
You may be reading the title of this blog post and wonder: What is the Matthew effect? Why does early intervention matter? How can I help my struggling reader? We’re here to shed some light on this intriguing phenomenon and how it effects young readers. What is the...
by Stephen McCrocklin | Jan 31, 2023 | Reading, Summer
How do you prevent the “summer slide”? Read, read, read! When kids are engaged in reading during the summer, they are better prepared for the new school year. Luckily, there are many great opportunities to keep them motivated. 1) Here at Langsford, we have 2 options...
by Gabby Alderman | Oct 28, 2021 | Assessment, Dyslexia, Fluency, Langsford, Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Reading, School, Tests
Seeing letters and words backwards is dyslexia, right? Wrong! In a recent presentation, Stephen McCrocklin, Langsford’s Executive Director, dispelled that long-held belief. In fact, dyslexia is not a visual issue at all. Reversals are simply the consequence of less...
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