I am Dyslexic
Since it is Dyslexia Awareness Month, I thought it was time to say it- “I am dyslexic.” What that means is I am not stupid, because by...
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Debbie Irwin
- Aug 16, 2021
- 1 min
Find the Prize
When I was a kid, one of my favorite snacks was Cracker Jacks. You know, the buttery, caramel flavored popcorn with peanuts. The perfect...
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Debbie Irwin
- Aug 9, 2021
- 1 min
Agendas Make It Happen
A new school year is a great time to begin new habits. Start by helping your child set up an agenda to keep track of assignments and time...
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Debbie Irwin
- Nov 30, 2020
- 1 min
Give the Gift of Time 🎁
This is a time of giving and showing kindness to others. For those with dyslexia, a gift you can give all year round to make a difference...
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Debbie Irwin
- Oct 21, 2020
- 1 min
SC Dyslexia and Literacy Handbook
Research has clearly shown that those with dyslexia benefit from explicit, structured reading instruction which has a strong emphasis on...
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Debbie Irwin
- Oct 5, 2020
- 1 min
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month
Dyslexia is a language based reading disorder which affects 1 in 5 individuals. However, dyslexia often goes undiagnosed since those with...
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Debbie Irwin
- Mar 30, 2020
- 2 min
K.I.S.S. Your Students
Teachers, please KISS your students today! It has been two weeks since you and your students were in the classroom together. And quite...
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Debbie Irwin
- Mar 19, 2020
- 1 min
Text to Speech with Read & Write for Google Chrome
For those needing assistance with meeting your child's reading accommodation need, Read & Write for Google Chrome might just be a...
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Debbie Irwin
- Mar 17, 2020
- 1 min
Setting Procedures
The first thing any teacher does at the beginning of the school year is to establish and practice, practice, practice procedures. For...
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Debbie Irwin
- Mar 16, 2020
- 1 min
Add Variety to Their Day
While your children are at school, they don't sit still all day. They are going to recess, music, art, computer class, the library,...
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I am Dyslexic
Since it is Dyslexia Awareness Month, I thought it was time to say it- “I am dyslexic.” What that means is I am not stupid, because by...
Find the Prize
When I was a kid, one of my favorite snacks was Cracker Jacks. You know, the buttery, caramel flavored popcorn with peanuts. The perfect...
Agendas Make It Happen
A new school year is a great time to begin new habits. Start by helping your child set up an agenda to keep track of assignments and time...