Talking to Kiddo Online Reading and Spelling Therapy

08/02/2025

This briefly talks about The Simple View of Reading. It explains why some kiddos understand a story when you read it to them, but has no comprehension when they read it themselves.

It also explains what to do for such a kiddo: Structured Literacy intervention. I can help! Feel free to refer struggling readers countrywide to me. No diagnosis needed, English only.

https://www.lexercise.com/blog/proficient-literacy?group=412

In the 3rd and last of our Foundational Concepts series, we explore Proficient Literacy and how dyslexic students can become proficient readers & writers.

16/10/2024

Today I had the privilege to address several high school and junior school teachers at Hoërskool Delmas. What did I talk about? Dyslexia, of course! Thank you for giving of your time,

26/08/2024

If you are a homeschooling mom, or a parent who suspects your child has dyslexia, please read here. You are welcome to check out Lexercise here https://www.lexercise.com/online-dyslexia-treatment?group=412

I want to share a little about our dyslexia journey and the dyslexia test from Lexercise that can help you figure out what you need to do next.

10/08/2024

10/08/2024

Structured Literacy Therapy is a super evidence-based way to help your struggling reader lear to read better. I see tremendous gains with my students. Let me know if you want to know more.

20/07/2024

I am a speechie and Certifiied Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist with IDA. I am also a Hanen member (certified to lead It Takes Two to Talk) so I am passionate about helping kiddos read better, and helping mommies/teachers prepare kiddos and teach reading better.

I recently started a WhatsApp Channel where I share evidence-based information for anyone who is engaged in teaching kiddos to read.

https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VakYYR1J3jv5qDvScD3x

Please share with parents and teachers.

19/06/2024

Read to your kiddo AND get her high quality instruction into how to read. Both are necessary.

I cannot read to your child 🤗 but I can teach her how to read in the very best evidence based way. You are more than welcome to chat to me about your child’s reading. Book a time here https://calendly.com/talkingtokiddo/15min

We encourage parents, children and families to read aloud together! But doing this is not a substitute for systematic, evidence-based reading instruction. Please do not assume that struggling readers were not read to at home! It is often not true. Remember that the most fundamental job of schools is to teach children to read.

16/06/2024

It does not teach your child decoding, but it certainly improves listening comprehension. Both are needed for reading.

What book did you read aloud today?

31/05/2024

Have you ever wondered why I call my practice Talking to Kiddo, if what I do is deliver READING therapy?
If you want yor baby to be a great reader one day, talk to her.
Reading is a language skill, and language develops through having conversations with people who can speak that language.
This post explains why oral language is so important for reading proficiency.

The science of reading has been a hot topic in education circles lately. Learn more about what it means and how it applies to learning to read.

29/05/2024

Vyf jaar later. Innige erkentlikheid vir n gesin, n familie, n land.