Dyslexia is a developmental reading disorder that is caused by the brain's inability to process graphic symbols.
At times parents may think that this might be caused my a vision problem or other health problems. Prior to having a medical professional rule this information out, it may be helpful that you have your son/daughter evaluated for a pyschoeducational test and a pyschological assessment. It is at that time that a diagnosis may be made regarding the presence or absence of dyslexia.
If your student does have dyslexia, there are many different strategies and learning systems that are available to help your student learn. Contact me at 404-964-8533 if you would like to discuss your situation.
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Dunwoody/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County, Gwinnett) and have any questions about the JATP, CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Singapore Math, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, Brain Gym or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.learningridge.com//. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Applications for Learning...
Okay, I do have to admit that our household is half Education and half Technology. I am the Education half and my husband, well let's just say that he loves Apple products (sometimes so much that I think that he suffers from a minor form of ATA, Apple Technology Addiction).
There is never a day where he does not take out the iPad to show me what new Apps are available for me to share with my students. One application that he knows that I adore is Brainpop. The moment that he pulled up the screen and I heard the Moby the robot talk, I had a smile appear from ear to ear. I also was able to get in touch with my inner kid as I played with the Grover's Number Special Application on the iPad. No matter what the application, there is one that will definitely suit your (inner) child!
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Dunwoody/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County, Gwinnett) and have any questions about the JATP, CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Singapore Math, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, Brain Gym or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.learningridge.com//. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
There is never a day where he does not take out the iPad to show me what new Apps are available for me to share with my students. One application that he knows that I adore is Brainpop. The moment that he pulled up the screen and I heard the Moby the robot talk, I had a smile appear from ear to ear. I also was able to get in touch with my inner kid as I played with the Grover's Number Special Application on the iPad. No matter what the application, there is one that will definitely suit your (inner) child!
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Dunwoody/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County, Gwinnett) and have any questions about the JATP, CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Singapore Math, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, Brain Gym or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.learningridge.com//. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
One tutoring session, over a half dozen strategies...
The more that I think about education, the more difficult it seems to me to come up with one solution that will fit "all students".
As a masters level teacher, I am highly critical of the education system and also, my own teaching. I do not hesitate to scrutinize myself when I fail to enunciate my words in a clear manner, or forget to ask students to make eye contact with me as I am giving directions. Being a teacher is more than delivering content, it is about "connecting the dots" that will help make sense to the student(s) in front of you.
This is the reason for my post today. I have one student in particular who attends one of the more "enviable schools" in the county that I live in. Time and time again I succumb to hearing his stories about the teachers at his school that "deliver content" but fail to really engage the students. For me it is like watching a really good Hollywood Blockbuster movie and...not seeing the end. I remember being in the classroom with students like him and with teachers like the ones that he speaks of and I ask myself, "why do they not explain this information and just not teach it". When I was in this situation I always jumped up in front of the classroom and stirred the class up with countless examples of how you can find this correlation in real life. Learning is not about memorization, it is about creating an emotional connection that will help you remember how to apply it forever.
I am sure that this teacher or these teachers will not change their habits. I am not asking them to change who they are. I will say that somtimes when you show students how passionate you are about your subject, it does become contagious!
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Dunwoody/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County, Gwinnett) and have any questions about the JATP, CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Singapore Math, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, Brain Gym or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.learningridge.com//. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
As a masters level teacher, I am highly critical of the education system and also, my own teaching. I do not hesitate to scrutinize myself when I fail to enunciate my words in a clear manner, or forget to ask students to make eye contact with me as I am giving directions. Being a teacher is more than delivering content, it is about "connecting the dots" that will help make sense to the student(s) in front of you.
This is the reason for my post today. I have one student in particular who attends one of the more "enviable schools" in the county that I live in. Time and time again I succumb to hearing his stories about the teachers at his school that "deliver content" but fail to really engage the students. For me it is like watching a really good Hollywood Blockbuster movie and...not seeing the end. I remember being in the classroom with students like him and with teachers like the ones that he speaks of and I ask myself, "why do they not explain this information and just not teach it". When I was in this situation I always jumped up in front of the classroom and stirred the class up with countless examples of how you can find this correlation in real life. Learning is not about memorization, it is about creating an emotional connection that will help you remember how to apply it forever.
I am sure that this teacher or these teachers will not change their habits. I am not asking them to change who they are. I will say that somtimes when you show students how passionate you are about your subject, it does become contagious!
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Dunwoody/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County, Gwinnett) and have any questions about the JATP, CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Singapore Math, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, Brain Gym or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.learningridge.com//. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Sensory Friendly Film for February 2011!
Sensory Friendly Films is featuring: Gnomeo and Juliet!
February 12, 2011 at the following theaters:
Georgia
AMC Phipps Plaza 14
3500 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30326
AMC Discover Mills 18
5900 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Ste. 415, Lawrenceville, Ga. 30043
AMC Southlake 24
7065 Mount Zion Cir., Morrow, Ga. 30260
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County, Gwinnett) and have any questions about the JATP, CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Singapore Math, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, Brain Gym or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.learningridge.com//. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
February 12, 2011 at the following theaters:
Georgia
AMC Phipps Plaza 14
3500 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30326
AMC Discover Mills 18
5900 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Ste. 415, Lawrenceville, Ga. 30043
AMC Southlake 24
7065 Mount Zion Cir., Morrow, Ga. 30260
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County, Gwinnett) and have any questions about the JATP, CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Singapore Math, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, Brain Gym or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.learningridge.com//. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
A Dedicated Father
I would like to preface this post to all the dedicated parents out there who work day and night to help their child with life's little challenges. Whether it be toilet training, reading, or helping them with life - I really commend each and every one of you who make these sacrifices that you think go unnoticed. This post is - for you.
I am very lucky to have the clients that I have. Every time I work with a parent who is a "great mom" or a "great dad", I know that I am in a good place. I have parents who have told me that they occassionally may need to lose out on sleep from 4am to 8am so that they can free up their afternoons to spend with their kids. Some of my parents (like my own mother) have waited in parking lots so that their son/daughter can have a cello/piano or tutoring lesson. Whatever the sacrifice, there is no greater love than giving oneself to your children no matter what age they are.
One parent in particular that I would like to spotlight is the father of two young children: one incredibly charming young third grade girl and a rambunctious almost three year old toddler that makes me blush everytime he gives me a kiss on the cheek. During one of the tutoring sessions that I had with the young girl, she told me that her father was helping her mother with an application that they needed to fill out for the private school. I told her that I read through the personal statements and responses that he had made and said, "they were thoughtfully put together in a very thorough manner." She proceeded to tell me how her dad did this.
You see, her father works 60 hours a week and is a highly educated man. After coming home from work and (maybe) enjoying his evening with his wife and kids, he took the time to complete the application for his son - from 8pm to 4am in the morning. When the little girl told me this I thought to myself, how lucky her brother is to have a father work so hard to make sure that he has the best education possible in his life. Not only does he put in the hours at work to provide food on the table and a roof over their heads, but he comes home and painstakingly spends countless hours with an application that could pave the way for his son's future.
It is with utmost respect that I show my admiration and appreciation not only for this parent, but for all parents out there that take the time to make every second count for their children!
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.learningridge.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
I am very lucky to have the clients that I have. Every time I work with a parent who is a "great mom" or a "great dad", I know that I am in a good place. I have parents who have told me that they occassionally may need to lose out on sleep from 4am to 8am so that they can free up their afternoons to spend with their kids. Some of my parents (like my own mother) have waited in parking lots so that their son/daughter can have a cello/piano or tutoring lesson. Whatever the sacrifice, there is no greater love than giving oneself to your children no matter what age they are.
One parent in particular that I would like to spotlight is the father of two young children: one incredibly charming young third grade girl and a rambunctious almost three year old toddler that makes me blush everytime he gives me a kiss on the cheek. During one of the tutoring sessions that I had with the young girl, she told me that her father was helping her mother with an application that they needed to fill out for the private school. I told her that I read through the personal statements and responses that he had made and said, "they were thoughtfully put together in a very thorough manner." She proceeded to tell me how her dad did this.
You see, her father works 60 hours a week and is a highly educated man. After coming home from work and (maybe) enjoying his evening with his wife and kids, he took the time to complete the application for his son - from 8pm to 4am in the morning. When the little girl told me this I thought to myself, how lucky her brother is to have a father work so hard to make sure that he has the best education possible in his life. Not only does he put in the hours at work to provide food on the table and a roof over their heads, but he comes home and painstakingly spends countless hours with an application that could pave the way for his son's future.
It is with utmost respect that I show my admiration and appreciation not only for this parent, but for all parents out there that take the time to make every second count for their children!
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.learningridge.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
What are the most effective ADHD Medications?
This information can be found on the following website:
http://www.ldanatl.org/aboutld/professionals/adhd_treatment.asp
1 . Adderall
2. Concerta
3. Dexedrine
4. Dextrostat
5. Focalin
6. Metadate ER
7. Metadate CD
8. Ritalin SR
9. Ritalin SA
10. Ritalin
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.learningridge.com/.
http://www.ldanatl.org/aboutld/professionals/adhd_treatment.asp
1 . Adderall
2. Concerta
3. Dexedrine
4. Dextrostat
5. Focalin
6. Metadate ER
7. Metadate CD
8. Ritalin SR
9. Ritalin SA
10. Ritalin
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.learningridge.com/.
JATP in Atlanta...
If you are new to the Atlanta area and are unaware of the JATP, here is some information that may prove to be useful as you tackle on this process.
There are 12 prestigious private schools in the Atlanta area that have a high number of applicants that seek admission each year. In order to provide equity to the students, the JATP was formed to make this process more streamlined and objective. A series of tests, applications, and campus visits are required to show if the school and the prospective family is a good match.
My experience with helping families through this process has been quite, successful. In my years of consulting, I am very happy to say that I have been able to help students succesfully "breeze through" the process. I will however, say that it was a commitment by both the family and myself to say that their admittance was a success. The hours put forth in looking at all the different factors that make a student "marketable" in the eyes of the admissions board is something that is more complex than just a number or two or three words. It is the "whole picture" that sometimes, parents fail to see.
As I continue to help my dedicated portfolio of clients, I look forward to the weeks that come as we sit back, relax and wait for all of our hard work to pay off. My clients and I have worked very hard not only to prepare these young children for the JATP, but for the nuances of life!
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.learningridge.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
There are 12 prestigious private schools in the Atlanta area that have a high number of applicants that seek admission each year. In order to provide equity to the students, the JATP was formed to make this process more streamlined and objective. A series of tests, applications, and campus visits are required to show if the school and the prospective family is a good match.
My experience with helping families through this process has been quite, successful. In my years of consulting, I am very happy to say that I have been able to help students succesfully "breeze through" the process. I will however, say that it was a commitment by both the family and myself to say that their admittance was a success. The hours put forth in looking at all the different factors that make a student "marketable" in the eyes of the admissions board is something that is more complex than just a number or two or three words. It is the "whole picture" that sometimes, parents fail to see.
As I continue to help my dedicated portfolio of clients, I look forward to the weeks that come as we sit back, relax and wait for all of our hard work to pay off. My clients and I have worked very hard not only to prepare these young children for the JATP, but for the nuances of life!
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.learningridge.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
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