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Buried: The Hidden Genius of Struggling Readers

You and I both know, as parents of struggling readers, that our kids are geniuses.  How else to explain their ability to make it to the super-max level of what ever video game they're playing.   Or how about their freakish ability to remember exactly what was said at exactly the wrong moment?  Or maybe you've noticed that they are able to paint pictures with uncanny accuracy for their age and lack of expert training.  Knowing these things to be true, it's often perplexing why they struggle in school.   Well,  there are three reasons struggling readers have trouble in all their classes.  They are:
1. writing
2. spelling
3. comprehension. 

These three foundational skills are part of every other learning discipline.  Because struggling with reading impacts these other areas our kids often end up struggling with self-esteem. 

To strengthen these trouble areas you can do three things.
1. What ever video game they are winning at, see if there are books, magazines, or blogs about those games and get that reading material into their hands. 

​They may find especially intriguing  materials that have secret hacks to improve their gaming performance.

2. Expose them to as many types of reading as possible at their reading level.  The more they are exposed to words the better they'll become at spelling.  This repetition of reading is like anything else in that the more it's done the more familiar and comfortable it becomes.  The more comfortable it becomes the easier it will be to remember what is read and that will translate into improved spelling.  

3. When they are reading have them read aloud.  This will help them slow down which will improve that comprehension.  Also, it's okay for them to read and re-read books.  This helps them get that practice in and eventually not have to think about the words they're reading.  This too will help with the comprehension.

As parents we know our reluctant readers are geniuses.  At school that genius is often buried under the rubble of spelling, writing and comprehension struggles.  These tips will help them become better readers.  

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The Secret Rocket Fuel for Reading Growth

As parents with super active kids one of the things you do to burn off their excess energy is get them in every sport and camp you can afford.  You do anything and everything to get them moving.  

What you may not have realized is that you have been providing the rocket fuel for reading growth.  

Exercise boosts learning for three reasons:
  1. enhances attention
  2. stimulates motivation
  3. increases alertness 
What does that mean for you?  How can you use this untapped rocket fuel?

​Easy, instead of letting them get on the phone on the way home from their sporting events, have multiple books at their reading level in the car, and encourage them to read.  

By linking sport and reading you will help create a life long habit of exercise and reading.  

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​5 Tips for Parents of Struggling Readers
As parents we know the frustration of trying to get our child to read.  We also understand the fear that our child will fall further and further behind in school and in life if they can't read.  These 5 simple tips might make reading less of a struggle for your kids.
  1. RELAX And Go Slow.  Too much information too fast with too much pressure can cause anxiety and stress and literally shut down the learning part of the brain.  Take your time and have fun with it.  
  2. Read, Read, Read.  I know, duh right? But it doesn't hurt to be reminded of this simple truth; if you want to get better at something difficult you gotta put the work in.  Create a habit of reading by linking it with something that happens everyday.  It could be as simple as linking reading with breakfast.  Have a stack of books where ever it is your child is eating.  No phone no TV while eating. Just reading.  Make sure these are high interest books. They can be repeats of old favorites.  The goal is to create the lifelong habit of reading. 
  3. The Team, The Team, The Team.  Make reading a team sport.  Read together.  Find a book that you'll both enjoy and take turns reading.  Do this for about 15 minutes and you'll find that time flies.  Refer back to tip two, and make this a habit. 
  4. Be Silly.  this is your opportunity to be a performer. When you read do all the silly and expressive voices you can think of.  Your kid will look at you like you're crazy but, they'll enjoy it!  
  5. Celebrate Wins. After every reading, every time, give a super duper over the top dopamine inducing celebration!  Creating positive associations after each reading session will link reading with emotions of happiness.  This will help solidify reading as an enjoyable experience and cement reading as a habit. 
These 5 tips repeated consistently over time will help produce a confident reader.  As a parent it will give you the satisfaction and security of knowing your child has a skill that will benefit them their entire life.   
  • Improved  self-confidence in reading
  • Improved reading fluency
  • Improved vocabulary 
  • Improved NWEA reading scores

Location: Dexter, MI

2904 Baker Rd, Suite B, Dexter, MI 48130
Right next to Part's Peddler 
They told me I couldn't. That's why I did.
​- Michael Jordan 
Contact us:
Jonathan Royce, Founder and CEO
​jonathanroyce@tutorfit456.com
Andre Harris, Director and Head Academic Trainer
​andre@tutorfit456.com