The Open Door Blog
Welcome to our blog! Here is where you can read articles by our Open Door admin, tutors, and guest writers too. You’ll find tips and tricks, event and book reviews, inspirational stories, and the occasional exciting announcement too!
The Open Door Blog
Welcome to our blog! Here is where you can read articles by our Open Door admin, tutors, and guest writers too. You’ll find tips and tricks, event and book reviews, inspirational stories, and the occasional exciting announcement too!
Considering a Dyslexia Screening for your child? Meet Pam Graydon—The Open Door Assessment Specialist
Dyslexia Screenings involve an intake interview, a review of the student’s education documents, assessment sessions, a written report and feedback session.
Are you learning the power of… YET?
Mindset can profoundly affect how students think about their own abilities and talents and significantly impact their success in life.
Get to know your tutors: Jordyn Tremblay
Every other month you can find a new “Get to know our tutors” video right here on our blog. This month we get to know Jordyn Tremblay. Not only is she a great reading and spelling remediation tutor, she is also a learning strategist. Transcript: Hi I'm Heather...
Are you tuning into the podcast trend?
If you’re looking for ways to turn down your children’s screen time and turn up their listening skills, podcasts are your new best friend. The best way for dyslexics to read is with their ears.
Get to know your tutors: Ashley Reaume
Every other month you can find a new “Get to know our tutors” video right here on our blog. This month we get to know Ashley Reaume. Not only is she a great reading and spelling remediation tutor, she is also our lead instructor for our Small-Group Writing Workshops.
When should I stop reading aloud to my child?
Many parents feel their child becomes too old to enjoy being read too. Not only is it beneficial to read aloud to your child, studies show that they actually like it!
Get to know your tutors: Richard Forsyth
Every other month you can find a new “Get to know our tutors” video right here on our blog. We’ve got some great ones so stay tuned! Transcript: Hi I'm Heather, and we're doing another "Get to know your tutor" and today we have with us...Richard! Hi Richard. Good...
Is e-learning in social isolation stressing out you and your children?
All at once, everyone’s lives—everywhere—changed completely. Parents and children earned their PhD’s in juggling; zooming, teaching, working and e-learning—all from home in physical isolation—while simultaneously managing meals, laundry and housework. So if you and your kids are feeling mentally exhausted, take heart.
Get to know your tutors: Leigha Brigham
she was in about grade two and couldn’t hardly read a single word. And by Christmas she wrote me this incredible card that said, “Dear Leigha, thank you for teaching me how to read.” And I still have that card
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