Before we know it, a whole new batch of little learners will be heading off to preschool and kindergarten! For many parents, this marks an exciting new chapter, but it can also raise questions like: "Is my child ready for school?", "What do they need to know?", and...
Reading
Four Rules of Reading Decoding
Unlock your child’s reading potential with these simple and effective strategies! Many words follow predictable patterns, and once your child learns to recognize them, they’ll read faster, more accurately, and with greater confidence. Here are four rules to help set...
The Best Books for Early Childhood Learners
It is so important to expose children to reading from a young age. Shared book reading supports speech, language, and literacy skills in young children. There are so many books out there, though, and it can be overwhelming to choose which ones to read with your child....
Progress Reports and Evaluation Reports: What’s the Difference?
When starting services with a speech-language pathologist or a learning specialist, we know there can be a lot of information to remember! The most important is that when students come to Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center, they’ll have fun and learn a lot while...
5 Frequently Asked Questions About Visual Schedules
What Is a Visual Schedule? A visual schedule is a series of pictures, icons, tangible objects, or written words that depicts a series of activities during a certain time period (e.g., morning get-ready routine) or a series of steps in a daily routine (e.g., steps in...
Decodable Readers: What Are They?
Now that your child has started school, how can you create a positive reading environment at home? Decodable readers are part of the answer! What Are Decodable Readers? Decodable books are texts that contain predictable, rule-based words that young readers can feel...