by Gabby Alderman | Dec 5, 2025 | Uncategorized, Writing
For many families, writing assignments turn evenings into battles. A simple paragraph takes an hour. Kids freeze, erase endlessly, or stare at a blank page saying, “I don’t know what to write.” It’s easy to assume the problem is motivation. But most of the time, kids...
by Gabby Alderman | Dec 6, 2023 | Writing
Writing is a vital skill that opens doors to self-expression, creativity, and effective communication. As a parent, you can play a crucial role in making the prcoess enjoyable and less daunting for your child. In this blog post, we’ll explore practical tips to...
by Gabby Alderman | May 14, 2021 | Reading, Spelling, Summer, Writing
Wondering what you should do to keep your child’s skills sharp or to better prepare him or her for school next fall? There are 6 key areas you should think about. Each will take only minutes a day. Why not set aside some time each day this summer to keep your child’s...
by Gabby Alderman | Sep 11, 2020 | Reading, Writing
A very common issue that children have when reading is the reversal of letters. The most common reversals are the letters “b” and “d.” Some parents are confused about what that means. Parents sometimes think that letter reversals are a sign that their child has...
by Stephen McCrocklin | Apr 22, 2019 | Assessment, books, Child Development, Comprehension, Dyslexia, Events, Fluency, Langsford, Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Reading, Research, Spelling, Tests, Vocabulary, Writing
Have you ever been a bit confused when interpreting educational tests? What are the best practices? In a recent presentation, Stephen McCrocklin, Langsford’s Executive Director, gave an overview of several educational evaluations that are commonly used by...
by Stephen McCrocklin | Dec 17, 2018 | Writing
Putting thoughts on paper is as essential to academic success as reading and spelling. It is a key product that teachers and professors use to assess learning. However, writing can be challenging for some kids so they will avoid it. Imagine the ease of knowing what...
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