Beyond School Admissions

(Epoch Times)

Beginning at birth children are like “sponges,” absorbing everything in their environment. Their minds are filled with soaking up as much information as possible, constantly and effortlessly. This is the beginning of a lifelong process in exploring the world with an innate sense…

Summer Readers do Better in the Fall

(bUneke Magazine)

Children’s summer activities are often a stark contrast to those during the school year when curriculum and strict schedules are prioritized.  Youngsters are focused on the beach, sports and having fun with friends. It is natural for kids to dismiss thoughts of school, and they certainly…

Why Kids Struggle to Read and Why Orton-Gillingham Works

(bUneke Magazine)

English is the most difficult language to learn because of its extraordinary number of sounds. Beginning readers must learn 44 speech sounds (phonemes) that make up words. These sounds are then connected to the 26 written letters of the alphabet and children understand sound…