Mamijoy

I understand the homework struggle very well: i had to find new methods of helping my daughter (now 5 years old) who had slight dyslexia.Reading is such an important skill(virtually all subjects have textbooks,and the reading load only gets heavier in high school and college). I went through several tutors,and transferred my daughter from one school to another. Everything she learned she put into her reading clinic for those with learning disabilities or reading problems.

The center also tries to make reading less intimidating.Most book are picture heavy and are displayed on low shelves,encouraging young students(preschool to grade school) to browse.From this initial interest of familiarity with books,the center then trains them to develop concept about print,fluency in decoding printed page,vocabulary development,critical thinking.Subjects such as Math and Science are also integrated in the lessons.


One of the best tips Bookgrove gives parents is to focus on the foundation."We don't skip to B if the child hasn't mastered A yet,",adding that this is done also in order for the child to write letter on paper and fuel his or her motor skill.Vocabulary is also a very important since if they can't understand the concept if they don't understand the word.

Reading must also be interactive in order to be meaningful.In Bookgrove,for example,coaches ask students questions,making them think of what will happen next to create suspense.Parent can do this when reviewing chapters in a book"What do you think were the effects of Rizal's death on the revolution? What would you have done if you were living ta that time?"