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Every child develops at their own pace, and no single sign automatically means a child has dyslexia. But when several signs show up together, it's worth paying attention. Here's a general guide to what to look for at different stages, and what to do if something feels off. Preschool years Dyslexia often shows up in subtle ways well before a child starts learning to read. Watch for: Delayed speech development Mixing up sounds or syllables in longer words Ongoing confusion betw

Report cards use a lot of language that doesn't always tell you much: "developing," "meeting expectations," "needs improvement." If you've ever wondered what your child is actually supposed to know by the end of a given year, or where the wheels tend to come off, here's a plain-language breakdown of the Ontario math curriculum from Grade 1 to Grade 8, along with a few common places kids get stuck along the way. Grades 1 to 2: Building the foundation In Grade 1, kids work with

One of the most overlooked building blocks of reading has nothing to do with print at all. Phonological awareness, the ability to hear and play with the sounds inside words, is one of the strongest predictors of future reading success, and it can be built long before a child ever opens a book. Better yet, it can be practiced anywhere: in the car, at the dinner table, or on a walk. Here are five simple games to try. A mother and her son, reading and writing together. 1. I Spy

Reading gets a lot of attention when we talk about learning differences, but math struggles are just as real, and just as often misunderstood. If your child seems to work twice as hard as their classmates just to keep up in math, or if numbers seem to "not stick" no matter how much they practice, it may not be about effort at all. A young student sits on the floor, head down in distress, surrounded by complex mathematical equations covering a large chalkboard. Math is more th

If you've started researching support for a child who struggles with reading, you've likely come across the terms "structured literacy" and "Orton-Gillingham." They get used a lot, but rarely explained clearly. Here's what they actually mean, and why they matter so much for kids who learn differently. A joyful child enjoys a book while nestled in cozy blankets, accompanied by a cuddly teddy bear. It starts with how reading actually works Reading isn't something the brain does

If you're a parent trying to figure out why your child struggles with reading, you've probably run into a lot of conflicting information. Dyslexia is one of the most misunderstood learning differences, and those misunderstandings can delay a child from getting the support they need. Here are five myths worth clearing up. A child is deeply engaged in reading a book, showcasing a moment of quiet concentration and imagination. Myth 1: "My child can read, so it can't be dyslexia.