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Practical reading help for parents: structured literacy, at-home activities, and what to do when reading feels hard.
What Is Orton-Gillingham (And Can I Use It at Home)?
Learn what Orton-Gillingham is, how it differs from what schools typically teach, and how to start using OG principles at home with your child. Includes a free activity.
September 26, 2026 · 5 min read
What Is Structured Literacy?
Structured literacy is the most effective way to teach reading — especially for struggling readers and kids with dyslexia. Learn what it is, how it works, and why it matters. From a reading specialist in Bozeman, MT.
June 11, 2026 · 4 min read
The Science of Reading: What Every Parent Should Know
Reading is not natural: unlike speaking, it has to be explicitly taught. That's the foundation of the science of reading, and it changes everything about how we should teach kids to read, especially the 1 in 5 with dyslexia.
June 7, 2026 · 4 min read
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