The Savvy Reader

02/16/2026

Silent reading has long been a common classroom practice, and for students who already read fluently, it can be a valuable part of the day.

For students who struggle with reading, research shows that silent reading on its own does not build the skills they are missing. These students need explicit instruction, guided practice, and feedback to develop accurate and automatic word reading before independent reading can be truly beneficial.

02/16/2026

This video is a great summary of what it is like to read with ADHD. Please watch.

92.8K likes, 2610 comments. “This might come as a shark, but not everyone reads like this.”

08/24/2025

For my parents with kiddos with ADHD

06/20/2025

Wow, teachers and parents beware. It's a thin line between assistive technology and AI. AI can be useful, like all tools available to our students, we have to teach HOW to use it appropriately. I already see students using AI to complete homework, research topics- without doing any of the legwork themselves.

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05/13/2025

This infographic from the awesome team at Lexercise
is a visual representation of a dyslexic student’s daily struggles and the emotional impact dyslexia can have on us.
That is why early identification and intervention is essential!

03/15/2025

Friends and parents- FYI

If your child(ren) could use a fun, math skills-boosting summer class, check out Mega Math. Nadia Alam and her staff are exceptional and super fun! My daughter absolutely loves going there and her confidence has increased tremendously. Small classes, elementary grade level.

See below for more information:

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01/07/2024

Mychal3ts Mychal the librarian is my library hero, if you don't follow him you should. He works at the Fairfield library! This video explains how to access the dyslexic font in e-books to make reading easier and more enjoyable for our dyslexic kiddos.

25.6K likes, 632 comments. “The App isn’t perfect (not every eBook has the OpenDyslexic font option) but this is huge! Accessibility is so important in Library Land and in the world of books. We need more accessibility! Every person deserves the opportunity to fall in love with reading .....

12/28/2023

Savvy Reader was nominated for Best Tutoring Center in Yolo County. This marks our 10th year in business, thank you for all the years of support!! Please vote, this would mean a lot!

Check it out now! Vote NOW!

11/17/2023

I highly recommend MegaMath with Nadia Alam. This is a great class! Small groups, fun and for every type of student. Whether you need extra support or just want to strengthen your child's math skills, Nadia is a fantastic teacher. My daughter looks forward to going every week. And it's affordable, check it out!

A new 4th grade math group is starting in December! It will be on Tuesdays from 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Contact [email protected] to schedule a pre-assessment and enroll.😀🧮🟰➖➕➗✖️

06/18/2023

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03/20/2023

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You ask for something on your child's IEP and are told "We don't do that here." It happens often. IEPs are based upon a child's need, so here's how to proceed.