Using Poetry to Teach Reading: Rhythm, Rhyme, and Choral Reading

Apr 5, 2012 by PC Munoz
Inspire students of all skill levels to engage with the subtle beauty and nuances of a language, encourage expression and creativity, and become excited about words, reading, and writing. More>>

Language and the Reading Puzzle: 5 Steps Towards Fluent Reading

Apr 3, 2012 by Carrie Gajowski, MA

Are visual “reversals” (e.g., mistaking b for d) really a sign of a poor reader?  And how important is a good vocabulary?  Find out what really matters, and how to help your readers on the path to fluency.

Keeping in Mind: The Task of Working Memory

Mar 27, 2012 by Martha Burns, Ph.D
Working memory – we use it when we recall our grocery list and when we retell a story. But did you know it’s also essential for language learning and reading a book chapter from beginning to end? Read more>>

Why You Should Read With Your Child

Mar 6, 2012 by Virginia Mann, Ph.D

You probably already know that you should read to your children, but do you know why? Here are three important reasons to not only read aloud with your child, but also to make it a shared activity.

5 Reasons Why Your Students Should Write Every Day

Feb 23, 2012 by Sherrelle Walker, M.A.

Did you know that writing helps students remember recently learned material? Learn about a variety of ways that having students writing every day can help both students and teachers in the classroom.

In Independent Study of Fast ForWord, Sixth-Grade Students Exceed Expected Gains

Feb 2, 2012 by Melissa Agocs
VIDEO: This independent study from Bulloch County, GA, demonstrates significant gains by sixth graders—on or above, and below grade level—after using Fast ForWord software.

BrainFit Studio Accelerates English Learning with Brain Fitness

Nov 22, 2011 by Cheryl Chia
BrainFit Studio has helped over 8,000 children accelerate English learning. Find out more about BrainFit Studio and how its SMART plan has helped students achieve academic success.

Toddler Vocabulary Development: Shopping With Your Child

Oct 11, 2011 by Martha Burns, Ph.D
Learn how to turn everyday tasks like shopping into fun vocabulary learning experiences for your toddler. More>>

My Nephew Was A Struggling Learner (Not Anymore!): Carrie’s Story

Sep 6, 2011 by Norene Wiesen
VIDEO: Carrie describes how her young nephew, a strugging learner, used the Fast ForWord program to improve language skills before repeating kindergarten.  He is now at the top of his class.  Watch>>

Language Skills Increase 1.8 Years After 30 Days Using Fast ForWord

Aug 25, 2011 by Andrew Ostarello

VIDEO: See how language comprehension improvement can be achieved with Fast ForWord. This study shows an average increase of 1.8 years after 30 school days.

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