We create pathways for children to help them reach their academic and life potential through early l
We provide evidence based lessons for those struggling to learn to read. The Bend Learning Center also provides early literacy resources for families who want to ensure their preschool-aged children have the foundational skills necessary to learn to read, succeed in reading, and learn to love to read.
The school year is coming, and many children are feeling left behind because of hurdles with online learning or an ever-changing school schedule between in person and distance-learning instruction. Let us help them set themselves up for a successful school year right out the gate. Our dynamic approaches to learning through personalized tutoring will create a path to success going into the 2021/2022 school year. Call for information 541-390-9019.
08/06/2021
What is early literacy? Think of it like building a house. We work with your Pre-K (4-5 year old) child to build a strong foundation for success in school--with or without additional Pre-Kinder education. We find that building this foundation with our Early Literacy program is more effective than remodeling their educational "house" after schooling has begun. We encourage parents not to wait until there is a problem, but instead focus on the best way to guarantee strong literacy skills that will lead them to succeed in school from the very beginning. DM for more info!
08/05/2021
Sometimes kids work hard, yet don't see progress. Education becomes discouraging, and even embarrassing for them, and it's unnecessary! That's what BLC is here for...to unlock your child's potential so they can succeed in school and see the progress they make with each session, further motivating them to continue to learn and create a positive pathway for the rest of their education.
07/27/2021
If you have ever asked yourself ANY of these questions, you are taking the first step towards some answers! We help children and parents solve the puzzle of learning so they unlock their full learning potential and create a pathway towards educational success, now and forever, with as little as two, half hour sessions a week!
Let us help answer these questions you may have about your Pre-K to High School student. Our evaluations can determine if tutoring would be beneficial for the educational growth of your child. Call 541-390-90191 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
07/21/2021
Not very many things are free in today's world, but chatting with us about concerns you have about your child's education with us IS! A phone call is no-cost to you, assessments are low cost, and testing--though more expensive--are available if needed and invaluable to the struggling student.
If you are at all concerned about your child's performance in school, or are interested in pre-kindergarten development, give us a call and let's chat about your concerns. 541-390-9019
What is the relationship between letter reversals in children (writing letters backwards) and the Earth being flat 🌎? Scroll for answer.
If your child writes their letter backwards--as if looking in a mirror--the reason is not dyslexia or lack of letter formation education. Our visual system converts light and shadow into objects, but since objects turn and rotate, we are not born to interpret orientation. For example, a banana is the same to our visual system even if turned backwards. But letters are the exception! The mirror reflection of “p” is no longer a “p” but a “q.” And if we reflect it upside down it is a “d” and then left to right again it is a “b”. The reflection of a letter is not the same letter, but our visual system interprets these differences as atypical and unnatural, and therefore letter flipping is very common until we train our brains to see and accept those differences.
So, just like the Earth was interpreted as flat because that's how our eyes saw it, letters of the same shape are the same letter to children because that's what they see!
07/07/2021
What is the difference between BLC and Preschool?
At BLC, our goal is create a foundation for reading, writing and spelling through personalized, early literacy-focused tutoring. While preschools will generally teach your pre-kinder child basic handwriting skills, the ABC's, and word memorization with some word blending, not all children will excel with this type of traditional literacy framework.
As a former teacher, Mike will work to create a foundation and understanding of word formation and the relationship between symbols and sounds for successful integration into kindergarten. Our programs require as little as 1 hour a week to have your child well on their way to reading!
06/30/2021
My child flips their letters; does this mean they are dyslexic❓
Contrary to popular belief, letter flipping is very common in preschool and lower elementary students. The reason for letter flipping is our brains are not programmed to notice the direction in which a letter is facing, just the generic shape of the letter. So if you think about it, the letters p, q, d, and b all contain the same shape and young brains are not yet accustomed to noticing the difference.
However, if you child is still reversing their letters by third grade, you may want to consider some educational testing or an evaluation with a professional to see why the letter flipping/reversals are happening. BLC can help determine the cause and create an action plan--sometimes with just a few tips to exercise at home, and sometimes a more in depth approach--to help mediate the letter reversals.
06/24/2021
Things that take an hour:
1. Driving across town during busy holiday weekends. 🚗
2. Baseball practice. ⚾️
3. A walk around the river trail. 🥾
4. Dinner at Red Robin. 🍔
5. EARLY LITERACY. 📕
Just an hour a week is all it takes to create a knowledge base for reading that your child will carry with them the rest of their life!!! And while an hour may seem like a large commitment, it's no longer than a practice, dinner or hike, and the results of this hour of your time will benefit your child for their rest of the life!
Call us for information about our early literacy and tutoring programs: 541-390-9019
06/16/2021
Spelling = Reading, but Reading 🚫= Spelling!!!
What does that mean? It means a strong speller tends to be a strong reader, but a strong reader does not necessarily correlate to a strong speller! Why? A good speller will better understand the correlation between letters (symbols) and sounds and turn those sounds into letters, whereas in reading, the relationship is reading symbols to create sounds. So don't skip that spelling test! While we heavily rely on spell check and other tools these days, a basic understanding of converting sounds to letters will dramatically improve your child's lifelong reading skills.
06/07/2021
Think early literacy and tutoring takes too much time? ⏰Our early literacy programs can be as little commitment as 1 hour a week! Now accepting preschool-aged children for our 2021-2022 beginner reading/early literacy programs! Call to register or find out more: 541-390-9019.