Little Sprouts Literacy

02/28/2023

Really excited about this!

The Right To Read documentary, produced by LeVar Burton, is about the reading crisis in America. Why is this story important to a person with dyslexia? Part of this story shows how the brain learns to read, and that's the same for everyone. Students with dyslexia may need more exposure or other accommodations, but ALL people learn to read through systematic, explicit instruction. This story is about correcting the way teachers teach reading to the whole class. It's now or never...or private tutoring. $$$$
What's it gonna be?
The FREE viewing is scheduled for March 2-9th.
Link to trailer https://youtu.be/6lcfaG3Z1zk
Link to register the viewing of the film https://www.therighttoreadfilm.org/watch-the-film
Please share and tell your family, friends, teachers, school board members, and change-makers.
Now, let's break the internet.

02/02/2023

Reading is an acquired skill. it is not natural, like speaking in our native language.

Some students appear to know their letters but struggle with rapidly naming or providing the correct sound with automaticity. This makes it very challenging to map out the sounds and decode new words.

A strong phonemic and phonological awareness are the foundation to reading success!!!

If you think your child in kindergarten could benefit from strengthening his or her foundation for reading, consider enrolling in the Alphabet Intensive.

Registration opens February 6th 🌱

What is the Alphabet Intensive?

🌟 10 week course that focuses on the root of challenge of struggling readers

🌟 Embedded in the Science of Reading

🌟 Comprehensive: focusing on the effective elements of reading instruction (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension)

🌟 Fun and engaging environment for young learners entering first grade in the fall of 2023.

01/31/2023

Little Sprouts will be offering a 10 week Alphabet Intensive beginning March 1st 🌱🌱🌱

Your child will work on solidifying phonological awareness skills essential for fluent reading and writing! This class is perfect for students preparing for the rigor of first grade.

More information to follow.

Registration begins Monday, February 6th.

Space is limited. 🌱

01/30/2023

Calling Half-Day Sprouts!!!

Little Sprouts Literacy is proudly offering an Alphabet Intensive for students currently in kindergarten and preparing to transition into first grade.

Join us for a 10 week small group intensive focusing on strengthening your child’s Alphabetic Principle as well as his or her overall literacy skills in a positive and collaborative setting.

Learn. Sprout. Grow! 🌱

Dates and Times TBD.

Stay tuned for more information to follow.

In the meantime, please contact [email protected] if you are interested being placed on our mailing list. 🌱

01/02/2023

A New Year brings new opportunities! I am so proud to share that I started a business this fall, Little Sprouts Literacy, providing intensive support for struggling readers. As a previous classroom teacher and Reading Specialist, I am working towards a certification as a Certified Academic Language Therapist.

As a Dyslexia Specialist, I provide language therapy for students struggling in reading. I specialize working with young kindergarteners as well as upper elementary students.

Feel free to contact me with any questions on how I may be able to support your child. Learn. Sprout. Grow! 🌱

🌟Please know I have only availability during school hours (perfect for half-day kinders or students with a diagnosis of dyslexia and in need of intervention).🌟

www.littlesproutsliteracy.com

11/21/2022

A must listen.
Sold a Story shares why so many of our children are struggling readers and what research has proven as effective interventions to help. Parents need to understand what types of misleading theories are out there that often confuse our youngest readers and can unfortunately make reading more difficult. As a classroom teacher, I utilized these misleading strategies simply because I did not know any better. The Science of Reading has provided us evidence on how our brains process language and the most effective methods on how to teach young children how to read.
Learn. Sprout. Grow! 🌱

11/15/2022

It is a complete myth that dyslexia can only be diagnosed after a year or two of reading instruction. In fact, by then, we have lost the most opportune window to help our dyslexic students find success. The “wait to fail” approach is harmful for the overall well-being of the child. Early intervention is the most effective approach! It’s never too late, but why not catch them before they fall?
Interested in learning more about the science behind effective early intervention? Check out the article written by Nadine Gaab, Ph. D.
https://dyslexiaida.org/its-a-myth-that-young-children-cannot-be-screened-for-dyslexia/
literacy

11/14/2022

Prepping for Thanksgiving with authentic literature that provides the best means of explicitly teaching comprehension skills.

11/11/2022

🌟🌟🌟Early Intervention 🌟🌟🌟 What does effective early intervention entail? Why is it so important?
🌟 Neuroimaging shows that effective intervention can alter the pathways in our brain! 🧠🧠🧠
🌟 The best ages for effective intervention are K-2.
🌟 Intervention should be comprehensive and explicit. At Little Sprouts Literacy we implement Build: A K-1 Early Reading Intervention developed by the staff at the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders at Scottish Rite for Children.
🌟 Preventative measures lead to success! Why wait and let a child fail when we can catch them before they fall?
Learn. Sprout. Grow! 🌱

11/10/2022

Science has proven that those diagnosed with dyslexia have physical differences in the way their brain accesses language compared to peers without a language-based learning difference. Dyslexic students that receive the right intervention can physically alter their brains by strengthening neural pathways needed for processing language and gaining proficiency in reading and writing skills. Most importantly, early intervention provides more success because a younger child’s brain is much more formidable. Screening for signs of dyslexia in kindergarten students is so important in providing the most effective interventions!

11/09/2022

Learning to read allows young learners to build success on success. Finding enjoyment in reading and literature provides exposure to vocabulary and content. A wealth of knowledge allows avid readers to become immersed in the world around them!
Little Sprouts Literacy believes it is the right of ALL children to learn to read. Our mission is to provide evidence-based instruction that fosters a love of learning. Learn. Sprout. Grow! 🌱

11/08/2022

Our brains are “hard-wired” for spoken language but not for reading. For most, reading and writing skills must be explicitly and systematically taught. The first step towards literacy is oral language development. Difficulties in speech and language in the preschool years are indicators of challenges students may face in reading and spelling. This is why early detection of a possible language-based learning difference along with intervention is key!