Many parents of struggling readers ask the same question: “How can I help my child become a more fluent reader at home?” While there is no single activity that solves every reading difficulty, one technique has been helping struggling readers for decades. It is called the Neurological Impress Method (NIM). Despite the complicated name, the […]
What Is the Science of Reading? Parents researching reading difficulties often encounter the phrase Science of Reading. It appears in educational articles, school improvement plans, teacher training programs, and discussions about dyslexia intervention. But what exactly does it mean? Simply put, the Science of Reading refers to decades of research examining how the brain learns […]
Why We Don’t Follow Just One Reading Program Parents often ask whether Colorado Reading Center uses Orton-Gillingham, Barton Reading & Spelling, Wilson Reading System, Seeing Stars, Really Great Reading, or other well-known literacy programs. The answer is both simple and important: We draw from many research-based programs and approaches rather than limiting instruction to a […]
Building strong reading skills doesn’t have to feel like homework. With the right tools, students can practice phonics, decoding, spelling, and comprehension in playful, meaningful ways. Each resource below aligns with the Science of Reading and supports key literacy areas such as phonological awareness, orthographic mapping, vocabulary, and fluency Starfall Education Created by a doctor […]
Apps for Phonics and Word Building Blending Board (Free on iTunes) Create custom decks of phonemes and blends to strengthen decoding and blending. Excellent for students learning to connect sounds to letters. Planet Lettera (Free on iTunes, ages 5+) Students build and feed words to friendly monsters, practicing sound-letter connections in a game-based world. Perfect […]
Watch Colorado Reading Center Director Robert Windle’s interview with the Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce for Dyslexia Awareness Month. Concerned your child may be struggling with dyslexia or reading? Learn what to look for—and how the right support can make a difference. Schedule a Consultation In this interview, Robert explains how dyslexia impacts reading development […]
READ Act Basics: Colorado’s READ Act (Reading to Ensure Academic Development) is aimed at ensuring students with significant reading deficiencies are identified and supported. Under this legislation, struggling students should be identified and receive the support they need to become proficient readers by the end of third grade. The law requires schools to identify students with […]
On May 23, 2025, Colorado signed Senate Bill 25-200 into law, expanding the Colorado READ Act to include formal dyslexia screening and support. By the 2027–2028 school year, all public schools will be required to fully implement the new provisions . Why This Matters The goal of the bill is simple but powerful: early identification […]
As a parent, you know your child best. If your child is struggling more than expected in school, you might be wondering what support is available. In Colorado, families have the right to ask their school district for a formal evaluation to see if their child qualifies for special education services through an Individualized Education […]
The English language is built on 44 distinct sounds, or phonemes, that form the foundation of how we read and speak. While this may seem like a manageable number, the combinations of these sounds create endless possibilities for words. For emerging readers, the journey begins with identifying, articulating, and blending these sounds to form words. […]
