Children don’t become leaders overnight. Real leadership begins as early as childhood, in the quiet moments of play, curiosity, and responsibility. Parents who intentionally foster confidence, empathy, and accountability early on lay the groundwork for kids who don’t just follow the crowd — they help shape it. Here’s a quick snapshot of what you’ll learn … Continue reading “Guest Blog: Raising Tomorrow’s Leaders: How Parents Can Nurture Leadership Skills from an Early Age”
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No Worksheets, No Whining: Learning Activities Your Kids Will Love this Weekend
Image via Freepik Weekends don’t need to be downtime from learning; they can be launchpads. The right mix of hands-on activity, story-driven discovery, and low-pressure skill-building doesn’t just keep kids engaged, it also helps them connect the dots between school and the real world. You don’t need a rigid schedule or a Pinterest-worthy plan, just … Continue reading “No Worksheets, No Whining: Learning Activities Your Kids Will Love this Weekend”
What to Do When Older Students Struggle to Read
It’s been well-established that students who can’t read by the third grade are more likely to struggle academically as they get older, drop out of high school, and have challenges in the workplace as adults. Difficulties with literacy only compound as students get older, but there are fewer supports to help them make up the deficit, including teachers who … Continue reading “What to Do When Older Students Struggle to Read”
Optometrist David Bloch and His Patented Dyslexia Training
Dr. David Bloch is an optometrist and reading specialist who has used AceReader to help struggling readers overcome their difficulties and become proficient at the task [see blog here]. Engaging in clinical research related to dyslexia, Dr. Bloch has determined that the root cause of the leading reading disorder isn’t what has been accepted until … Continue reading “Optometrist David Bloch and His Patented Dyslexia Training”
Happy Thanksgiving from AceReader
Thank you to all our wonderful readers for following our journey through the fields of reading and education. The staff is taking a bye week in observance of Thanksgiving, but we’ll be back next week with more content for your reading pleasure.
The Difference Between Reading and Listening
We’ve previously discussed how audiobooks can aid in the reading process, but a new study adds more depth to that topic. In the July 28 edition of the online magazine The Conversation, neurologists weighed in on the topic of reading vs listening in the article “Do You Really Need to Read to Learn: What Neuroscience … Continue reading “The Difference Between Reading and Listening”
AceReader Guest Blog: How to Support Your Child with Homework Without the Stress Spiral
Image via Freepik Helping with homework doesn’t have to turn your kitchen into a nightly battleground, especially when a second language is part of the mix. Parents often feel torn between wanting to support their child and worrying about doing too much, or worse, triggering resistance. The key is balance: shaping an environment that encourages … Continue reading “AceReader Guest Blog: How to Support Your Child with Homework Without the Stress Spiral”
AceReader Guest Blog: Beyond the Book: Interactive Approaches to Build Lifelong Readers
Books remain an incredible resource for learning and leisure, but the statistics could fool you. According to an article from the National Endowment of the Arts, the 2020s saw a slump in reading across Americans. Barely half of adults have even read a single book (48% as of 2022), and it has raised concerns for … Continue reading “AceReader Guest Blog: Beyond the Book: Interactive Approaches to Build Lifelong Readers”
A Study of Print Versus Digital Reading
Over the last few decades, research studies have shown that our brains do better when we read on paper than when we read digitally. That’s true whether we’re talking about students in a classroom or shoppers in a store aisle. Our brains process information more deeply and accurately when we see the material in print. … Continue reading “A Study of Print Versus Digital Reading”
AceReader: Short Reading: Osteoarthritis
There are over 100 different types of arthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis, affecting about 21 million Americans, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Actually, the term osteoarthritis is a bit misleading. “Osteo” comes from the Greek word for bone; you would expect, therefore, that the name refers to an inflammation of … Continue reading “AceReader: Short Reading: Osteoarthritis”