Wellington-Alexander Center

Hello everyone! Just wanted to share an amazing virtual training opportunity. On Saturday, September 25, the Arizona Branch of IDA is hosting a Learning and Literacy virtual Symposium. Click the link below for discounted pricing. The symposium will also provide opportunities to connect with other parents and educators! Hope to connect with you during this event!

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The "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor on parenting a child with dyslexia: "If you have kids who are struggling with dyslexia, the greatest gift you can give them is the sense that nothing is unattainable. With dyslexia comes a very great gift, which is the way that your mind can think creatively." -Orlando Bloom

This amazing mama wrote a great article that highlights the importance of early identification of dyslexia. It's worth a read!

It Took Me Too Long to Decode My Daughter’s Dyslexia A mother describes the warning signs for dyslexia in her daughter that she didn't see clearly. She also shares the life-changing resources that helped her understand what dyslexia is and how to get her daughter the support she needed to thrive.

I love this quote from A.A. Milne, the beloved author of "Winnie the Pooh." It is a great reminder that our inner dialogue matters and that being kind and gracious to yourself is just as important as being kind and gracious to others!

It's time for Tip Tuesday!

Choosing to listen to a book rather than reading it with just your eye balls has been shown to have benefits for all children, but can be particularly helpful for children with dyslexia. Some may worry that listening to audiobooks will slow down the development of their child's reading skills, but you can take comfort in knowing that studies have shown that audiobooks actually support the growth of reading. Paired with strong structured literacy instruction that includes teaching systematic phonics , audiobooks can provide a path to enhance a child's ability to grow in the areas of word exposure, vocabulary, background knowledge and overall comprehension of the material.

Click on the following link to learn 7 ways audiobooks benefit students who struggle with reading from our friends at Learning Ally: https://tinyurl.com/4vbypar5

For many of us, Memorial Day weekend kicks off the start of summer! Hopefully everyone finds the time for some much needed fun and relaxation.

It is also important to be mindful of some ways to avoid the "Summer Slide" - that regression of skills during the gap between school years. Here are three ideas of some fun ways to try and avoid the summer slide.

Getting notes like these never gets old! Getting sweet notes like these make all the hard work worth it!

Why Every School Must Have A Social Emotional Learning Plan Prior to Reopening As schools consider opening in the midst of the COVID19 pandemic, it is critical that schools, districts, and state leaders consider crafting a social emotional learning (SEL) plan. Here are four considerations to help schools begin crafting a social emotional learning plan for reopening schools. ...

30+ Physical Activity Programs and Resources for Parents, Clinicians and Teachers This is a time when we are engaging in physical activity and play at home, online and in nature to reduce stress, build connections, and maintain our health and wellness. Here are over 30 physical activity, music & play programs and resources you may share with your family, friends, and colleagues.....