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>>

5 Strategies for Fluency and Comprehension That Every Reader Can Use

Mar 22, 2012 by Wendy Mathieu

Students should be able to engage in a variety of different texts to be considered fluent and competent readers. These fluency and comprehension strategies will give students an edge in approaching any kind of text.

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.

Corey’s Story: My Son No Longer Needs Intervention After Using Fast ForWord

Dec 8, 2011 by Norene Wiesen
Corey’s son struggled in kindergarten, just barely 5 years old.  Today he’s a confident learner performing at grade level and no longer needs intervention. Watch as Corey tells his story.

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>>

Changing the Culture of Poverty by Doing Whatever It Takes

Jul 28, 2011 by Cory Armes, M.Ed.
Breaking the cycle of poverty is the aspiration Geoffrey Canada had in mind when he created Harlem Children’s Zone. Read his story and discover how early learning skills can have a long-term academic impact on students.

Ben’s Story: Intensive Intervention Helps a Young Boy on the Autism Spectrum Succeed

Jul 14, 2011 by Martha Burns, Ph.D

Read the story of Ben, an autistic boy whose life changed after using a computer-based intensive language and reading intervention now available to families as part of Fast ForWord Home.

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