Florence E. CallenderFollowing Directions Archives - Florence E. Callender https://www.florencecallender.com/category/following-directions/ Beyond Academics...Retraining Brains...Transforming Lives Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:11:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.florencecallender.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-542B4CC5-B38E-44A6-B15F-E338A75DF44A_1_201_a-32x32.jpeg Following Directions Archives - Florence E. Callender https://www.florencecallender.com/category/following-directions/ 32 32 184040649 Enhancing Success: How DIY Storybooks Benefit Children with Reading and Learning Difficulties https://www.florencecallender.com/enhancing-success-how-diy-storybooks-benefit-children-with-reading-and-learning-difficulties/ https://www.florencecallender.com/enhancing-success-how-diy-storybooks-benefit-children-with-reading-and-learning-difficulties/#comments Fri, 20 Oct 2023 04:09:21 +0000 Florence Callender https://www.florencecallender.com/?p=2656 For children facing reading and learning difficulties, traditional teaching methods can often pose significant challenges. These young minds require innovative and engaging techniques to nurture their learning potential. The DIY Storybook craft allows children to learn in a creative and interactive manner. It can revolutionize the educational experience for these children by enhancing their reading […]

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]]> For children facing reading and learning difficulties, traditional teaching methods can often pose significant challenges. These young minds require innovative and engaging techniques to nurture their learning potential. The DIY Storybook craft allows children to learn in a creative and interactive manner. It can revolutionize the educational experience for these children by enhancing their reading […]

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]]> https://www.florencecallender.com/enhancing-success-how-diy-storybooks-benefit-children-with-reading-and-learning-difficulties/feed/ 4 2656 Empowering Learning: The Impact of Personalized Story Bookmarks on Children with Reading and Learning Difficulties https://www.florencecallender.com/empowering-learning-the-impact-of-personalized-story-bookmarks-on-children-with-reading-and-learning-difficulties/ https://www.florencecallender.com/empowering-learning-the-impact-of-personalized-story-bookmarks-on-children-with-reading-and-learning-difficulties/#comments Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:23:57 +0000 Florence Callender https://www.florencecallender.com/?p=2652 Children with reading and learning difficulties often struggle to engage with traditional teaching methods. However, an innovative approach using crafts has shown promise in promoting their learning and development. Bookmarks with Personalized Stories is designed to cater to children with various abilities, making it accessible for a wide range of children with reading and learning […]

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]]> Children with reading and learning difficulties often struggle to engage with traditional teaching methods. However, an innovative approach using crafts has shown promise in promoting their learning and development. Bookmarks with Personalized Stories is designed to cater to children with various abilities, making it accessible for a wide range of children with reading and learning […]

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]]> https://www.florencecallender.com/empowering-learning-the-impact-of-personalized-story-bookmarks-on-children-with-reading-and-learning-difficulties/feed/ 4 2652 3 Reasons Why Learning Differences Are Important In Relation To Reading & Learning: A-Z Series https://www.florencecallender.com/3-reasons-why-learning-differences-are-important-in-relation-to-reading-learning-a-z-series/ https://www.florencecallender.com/3-reasons-why-learning-differences-are-important-in-relation-to-reading-learning-a-z-series/#comments Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:15:21 +0000 Florence Callender https://www.florencecallender.com/?p=2316 If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn. ~ Ignacio Estrada Today, I’m looking at the letter L, and the word is LEARNING DISABILITIES. Okay, okay… it’s 2 words. According to the Learning Disabilities Association of America, learning disabilities are due to genetic factors or problems […]

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]]> If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn. ~ Ignacio Estrada Today, I’m looking at the letter L, and the word is LEARNING DISABILITIES. Okay, okay… it’s 2 words. According to the Learning Disabilities Association of America, learning disabilities are due to genetic factors or problems […]

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]]> https://www.florencecallender.com/3-reasons-why-learning-differences-are-important-in-relation-to-reading-learning-a-z-series/feed/ 6 2316 Why Your Struggling Reader Acts Out So Often https://www.florencecallender.com/why-your-struggling-reader-acts-out-so-often%ef%bf%bc/ https://www.florencecallender.com/why-your-struggling-reader-acts-out-so-often%ef%bf%bc/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2022 15:17:26 +0000 Florence Callender https://www.florencecallender.com/?p=1854 It is natural to enjoy learning. As you observe children, you can see their innate exuberance in learning new things. So, why doesn’t your child want to learn to read or do homework? You may be secretly afraid of taking your child out in public because you dread his or her unexpected outbursts or tantrums? […]

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]]> It is natural to enjoy learning. As you observe children, you can see their innate exuberance in learning new things. So, why doesn’t your child want to learn to read or do homework? You may be secretly afraid of taking your child out in public because you dread his or her unexpected outbursts or tantrums? […]

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]]> https://www.florencecallender.com/why-your-struggling-reader-acts-out-so-often%ef%bf%bc/feed/ 2 1854 How to make reading come alive for your dyslexic child https://www.florencecallender.com/how-to-make-reading-come-alive-for-your-dyslexic-child/ https://www.florencecallender.com/how-to-make-reading-come-alive-for-your-dyslexic-child/#comments Sun, 03 Jul 2022 03:30:00 +0000 Florence Callender https://www.florencecallender.com/?p=1803 Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. — Richard Steele There are four language skills your child needs to learn to communicate in English. They are listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Two of them—listening and reading—are receptive skills, which means your child is taking in information from outside of him- or […]

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]]> Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. — Richard Steele There are four language skills your child needs to learn to communicate in English. They are listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Two of them—listening and reading—are receptive skills, which means your child is taking in information from outside of him- or […]

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]]> https://www.florencecallender.com/how-to-make-reading-come-alive-for-your-dyslexic-child/feed/ 4 1803 Dyslexia: From Early Identification to Solutions for Learning Success – Part 1 https://www.florencecallender.com/dyslexia-from-early-identification-to-solutions-for-learning-success-part-1/ https://www.florencecallender.com/dyslexia-from-early-identification-to-solutions-for-learning-success-part-1/#comments Tue, 23 Nov 2021 20:42:51 +0000 Florence Callender https://www.florencecallender.com/?p=1699 “It’s [dyslexia] a gift and don’t let anyone tell you that because you struggle with dyslexia, you’ll never make it in life because it’s simply not true.” ~ Orlando Bloom Dyslexia is a neurological condition in people with normal or above-average intelligence that affects the way they think and learn. It does not occur because […]

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]]> “It’s [dyslexia] a gift and don’t let anyone tell you that because you struggle with dyslexia, you’ll never make it in life because it’s simply not true.” ~ Orlando Bloom Dyslexia is a neurological condition in people with normal or above-average intelligence that affects the way they think and learn. It does not occur because […]

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]]> https://www.florencecallender.com/dyslexia-from-early-identification-to-solutions-for-learning-success-part-1/feed/ 9 1699 Dyslexia and Daily Living Skills: How to Turn Failure Into Success https://www.florencecallender.com/dyslexia-and-daily-living-skills-how-to-turn-failure-into-success/ https://www.florencecallender.com/dyslexia-and-daily-living-skills-how-to-turn-failure-into-success/#comments Fri, 12 Nov 2021 15:58:41 +0000 Florence Callender https://www.florencecallender.com/?p=1601 Question: My 4th Grade Dyslexic Daughter Cannot Tie Her Shoelaces. How Can I Help Her? Answer: Most children master the art of tying their shoelaces around 5 or 6 years. That’s also the same time they are expected to master a certain level of reading. If your daughter had difficulty reading at that age, it’s […]

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]]> Question: My 4th Grade Dyslexic Daughter Cannot Tie Her Shoelaces. How Can I Help Her? Answer: Most children master the art of tying their shoelaces around 5 or 6 years. That’s also the same time they are expected to master a certain level of reading. If your daughter had difficulty reading at that age, it’s […]

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]]> https://www.florencecallender.com/dyslexia-and-daily-living-skills-how-to-turn-failure-into-success/feed/ 8 1601 3 Reasons Why Your Child With Dyslexia Has Difficulty Focusing & What To Do To Help https://www.florencecallender.com/3-reasons-why-your-child-with-dyslexia-has-difficulty-focusing-what-to-do-to-help/ https://www.florencecallender.com/3-reasons-why-your-child-with-dyslexia-has-difficulty-focusing-what-to-do-to-help/#comments Thu, 11 Nov 2021 23:32:27 +0000 Florence Callender https://www.florencecallender.com/?p=1597 It’s hard to imagine what it’s like for children who have dyslexia. Not only do they have difficulty reading, but also focusing on things can be an uphill battle. Dyslexics often feel overwhelmed by the simplest tasks, so it is no wonder that paying sustained attention in school is difficult. Focus and paying attention are […]

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]]> It’s hard to imagine what it’s like for children who have dyslexia. Not only do they have difficulty reading, but also focusing on things can be an uphill battle. Dyslexics often feel overwhelmed by the simplest tasks, so it is no wonder that paying sustained attention in school is difficult. Focus and paying attention are […]

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]]> https://www.florencecallender.com/3-reasons-why-your-child-with-dyslexia-has-difficulty-focusing-what-to-do-to-help/feed/ 4 1597 Dyslexia: Life Is Too Stressful To Fold Underwear https://www.florencecallender.com/dyslexia-life-is-too-stressful-to-fold-underwear/ https://www.florencecallender.com/dyslexia-life-is-too-stressful-to-fold-underwear/#comments Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:38:57 +0000 Florence Callender https://www.florencecallender.com/?p=1547 If children are dyslexic, life can be hard. They have to deal with all the stress of daily tasks in a world that isn’t built for people like them. Your children with dyslexia are mostly trying to get by, but it’s really difficult when their brains don’t work the same way as everyone else’s does. […]

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]]> If children are dyslexic, life can be hard. They have to deal with all the stress of daily tasks in a world that isn’t built for people like them. Your children with dyslexia are mostly trying to get by, but it’s really difficult when their brains don’t work the same way as everyone else’s does. […]

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]]> https://www.florencecallender.com/dyslexia-life-is-too-stressful-to-fold-underwear/feed/ 8 1547 5 Verbal Cues Children With Dyslexia Give And How To Help Them Find Learning Success https://www.florencecallender.com/5-verbal-cues-children-with-dyslexia-give-and-how-to-help-them-find-learning-success/ https://www.florencecallender.com/5-verbal-cues-children-with-dyslexia-give-and-how-to-help-them-find-learning-success/#comments Wed, 03 Nov 2021 03:09:31 +0000 Florence Callender https://www.florencecallender.com/?p=1541 Parents of children with dyslexia are often confused by their child’s verbal cues because they do not know what to look for. Because they are unable to identify verbal cues their children give, they often miss the signs that their child is struggling until it is later, and harder to correct the academic challenges that […]

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]]> Parents of children with dyslexia are often confused by their child’s verbal cues because they do not know what to look for. Because they are unable to identify verbal cues their children give, they often miss the signs that their child is struggling until it is later, and harder to correct the academic challenges that […]

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