TLC - Think, Learn, Connect

“This spring, I asked a few of my educational therapy students to write a reflection about their journey in ET. These students are living proof that NILD Educational Therapy helps struggling students become independent, confident, and competent learners.” -Educational Therapist Sarah Opp

Dyslexia – A Superpower
by an ET student
"Imagine this: There is a villain and you are the only hope. You use your dyslexia as a superpower. Everyone down below is so happy that you won the battle.
ET has done so much from the before to the after. Let’s fly in and see. Before ET it was harder to read and spell. Afterwards you have many tools and strategies. You are a strong reader and writer.
The villain you were fighting was your dyslexia, but now it is your superpower. Such as: you are creative and a problem solver because your brain is wired differently so you can think outside of the box."

Every learner is filled with potential—sometimes it just takes the right tools, support, and encouragement to unlock it. Educational therapists like Sarah are changing lives every day, turning learning struggles into superpowers. 💙🧠💥

Read to your children, read with your children, have your children read to you!!!📚❤️

https://holfamily.com/why-crossing-the-midline-is-key-to-your-childs-physical-and-emotional-development/?fbclid=IwAR2KYhydr35BwK74psPf3sC8yN4n0Mlc-B4_FD50fuDVzRmwUg-q1XdRZTQ

It's been awhile since I've posted...this new school year is busy but of to a wonderful start! I'm looking forward to watching my students grow as they think, learn and make connections!!! Here's a fantastic article regarding the importance of crossing the midline! Take a look!

Why Crossing the Midline is Key to Your Child's Physical and Emotional Development To learn why crossing the midline is key for everything from emotional regulation, fine and gross motor skills, reading and writing, and better behavior, click through to read this post now or pin for later! ...

I always think of Tom Hanks’ character, Jimmy Dugan, in the movie, A League of Their Own. He says, “It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it great.”

Summer Brain Work 🧠💪

Summer Fun can also be Summer Learning!!! ❤️❤️❤️

Play outside and learn in the process directionality while riding a bike.

Keep the fun of learning going during the summer! Keep those brains engaged!