Florence E. CallenderMovement Archives - Florence E. Callender https://www.florencecallender.com/category/movement/ 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 Movement Archives - Florence E. Callender https://www.florencecallender.com/category/movement/ 32 32 184040649 Enhancing Learning Experiences through Games: The Reading Racers Game for Improved Reading Fluency https://www.florencecallender.com/enhancing-learning-experiences-through-games-the-reading-racers-game-for-improved-reading-fluency/ https://www.florencecallender.com/enhancing-learning-experiences-through-games-the-reading-racers-game-for-improved-reading-fluency/#comments Fri, 13 Oct 2023 16:12:02 +0000 Florence Callender https://www.florencecallender.com/?p=2616 Learning games have been recognized as an effective approach for supporting children with reading and learning difficulties. One game that can help improve reading fluency in children with learning difficulties is Reading Racers. Objective of the Game The objective of the game is to provide a competitive yet fun platform for playing and learning where […]

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]]> Learning games have been recognized as an effective approach for supporting children with reading and learning difficulties. One game that can help improve reading fluency in children with learning difficulties is Reading Racers. Objective of the Game The objective of the game is to provide a competitive yet fun platform for playing and learning where […]

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]]> https://www.florencecallender.com/enhancing-learning-experiences-through-games-the-reading-racers-game-for-improved-reading-fluency/feed/ 3 2616 Unlocking the Power of Play: A Path to Learning Clarity for Your Child https://www.florencecallender.com/unlocking-the-power-of-play-a-path-to-learning-clarity-for-your-child/ https://www.florencecallender.com/unlocking-the-power-of-play-a-path-to-learning-clarity-for-your-child/#comments Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:21:21 +0000 Florence Callender https://www.florencecallender.com/?p=2587 “Play is the highest form of research.” ~ Albert Einstein When was the last time you saw your child play? I don’t mean screen time or structured activities; I’m talking about pure, unbridled play. It’s a beautiful sight, isn’t it? The way their eyes light up with curiosity, the laughter that fills the air, and […]

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]]> “Play is the highest form of research.” ~ Albert Einstein When was the last time you saw your child play? I don’t mean screen time or structured activities; I’m talking about pure, unbridled play. It’s a beautiful sight, isn’t it? The way their eyes light up with curiosity, the laughter that fills the air, and […]

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]]> https://www.florencecallender.com/unlocking-the-power-of-play-a-path-to-learning-clarity-for-your-child/feed/ 4 2587 How Developmental Delays Can Impact Your Child’s Reading and Learning Abilities: A-Z Series https://www.florencecallender.com/how-developmental-delays-can-impact-your-childs-reading-and-learning-abilities-a-z-series/ https://www.florencecallender.com/how-developmental-delays-can-impact-your-childs-reading-and-learning-abilities-a-z-series/#comments Wed, 05 Apr 2023 03:42:06 +0000 Florence Callender https://www.florencecallender.com/?p=2273 Developmental delays are commas, not periods. Your child can still get there. ~ Unknown Today’s letter is D, and the word is DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY. Okay… so it’s two words. Development delay means a child is not learning or growing like other children their age. There are different types of development delays, including: language, thinking, motor […]

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]]> Developmental delays are commas, not periods. Your child can still get there. ~ Unknown Today’s letter is D, and the word is DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY. Okay… so it’s two words. Development delay means a child is not learning or growing like other children their age. There are different types of development delays, including: language, thinking, motor […]

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]]> https://www.florencecallender.com/how-developmental-delays-can-impact-your-childs-reading-and-learning-abilities-a-z-series/feed/ 6 2273 Equip Your Dyslexic Child for Success: Know How their Emotional Needs Impact Learning & Performance https://www.florencecallender.com/equip-your-dyslexic-child-for-success-know-how-their-emotional-needs-impact-learning-performance/ https://www.florencecallender.com/equip-your-dyslexic-child-for-success-know-how-their-emotional-needs-impact-learning-performance/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000 Florence Callender https://www.florencecallender.com/?p=2069 As the parent of a dyslexic child, it’s essential that you understand how emotions affect learning and performance. Children with dyslexia can experience a range of emotions – from frustration and worry to excitement and enthusiasm. Each one has an impact on their academic achievement. It is important for parents to recognize the signs of […]

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]]> As the parent of a dyslexic child, it’s essential that you understand how emotions affect learning and performance. Children with dyslexia can experience a range of emotions – from frustration and worry to excitement and enthusiasm. Each one has an impact on their academic achievement. It is important for parents to recognize the signs of […]

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]]> https://www.florencecallender.com/equip-your-dyslexic-child-for-success-know-how-their-emotional-needs-impact-learning-performance/feed/ 6 2069 5 Simple Strategies Every Parent Can Use To Homeschool A Child With Dyslexia https://www.florencecallender.com/5-simple-strategies-every-parent-can-use-to-homeschool-a-child-with-dyslexia/ https://www.florencecallender.com/5-simple-strategies-every-parent-can-use-to-homeschool-a-child-with-dyslexia/#comments Sun, 08 Jan 2023 12:36:02 +0000 Florence Callender https://www.florencecallender.com/?p=2057 Homeschooling allows you the freedom to step off the highway of learning and take a more scenic route along a dirt road. ~ Tamara L. Chilver Homeschooling your child with dyslexia may seem like a daunting task. It comes with unique challenges—from teaching them skills such as reading and writing to overcoming symptoms like difficulty […]

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]]> Homeschooling allows you the freedom to step off the highway of learning and take a more scenic route along a dirt road. ~ Tamara L. Chilver Homeschooling your child with dyslexia may seem like a daunting task. It comes with unique challenges—from teaching them skills such as reading and writing to overcoming symptoms like difficulty […]

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]]> https://www.florencecallender.com/5-simple-strategies-every-parent-can-use-to-homeschool-a-child-with-dyslexia/feed/ 4 2057 How Touch And Movement Help Your Struggling Learner To Be More Than Flexible https://www.florencecallender.com/how-touch-and-movement-help-your-struggling-learner-to-be-more-than-flexible/ https://www.florencecallender.com/how-touch-and-movement-help-your-struggling-learner-to-be-more-than-flexible/#respond Wed, 13 Jul 2022 03:32:22 +0000 Florence Callender https://www.florencecallender.com/?p=1863 Your children learn best when they are active and moving. When they move, their brain grows and makes new connections. When movement stops, learning stops. Perhaps you’ve seen a child who picks a fight with other children for no apparent reason. Or the child who sits on a chair and immediately falls onto the floor. […]

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]]> Your children learn best when they are active and moving. When they move, their brain grows and makes new connections. When movement stops, learning stops. Perhaps you’ve seen a child who picks a fight with other children for no apparent reason. Or the child who sits on a chair and immediately falls onto the floor. […]

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]]> https://www.florencecallender.com/how-touch-and-movement-help-your-struggling-learner-to-be-more-than-flexible/feed/ 0 1863 How To Make Your Child Benefit from The Secret about Balance and Reading Fluency https://www.florencecallender.com/how-to-make-your-child-benefit-from-the-secret-about-balance-and-reading-fluency/ https://www.florencecallender.com/how-to-make-your-child-benefit-from-the-secret-about-balance-and-reading-fluency/#comments Sun, 10 Jul 2022 03:17:00 +0000 Florence Callender https://www.florencecallender.com/?p=1840 Learning to read is vital for every child.  But did you know that there’s a secret to reading fluency? It’s all about balance. The way they move their body affects how well your child’s brain develops and helps them think and learn. The vestibular system is in the ear. It sends information from the nervous […]

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]]> Learning to read is vital for every child.  But did you know that there’s a secret to reading fluency? It’s all about balance. The way they move their body affects how well your child’s brain develops and helps them think and learn. The vestibular system is in the ear. It sends information from the nervous […]

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]]> https://www.florencecallender.com/how-to-make-your-child-benefit-from-the-secret-about-balance-and-reading-fluency/feed/ 4 1840 1 reason your struggling learner may be clumsy https://www.florencecallender.com/1-reason-your-struggling-learner-may-be-clumsy/ https://www.florencecallender.com/1-reason-your-struggling-learner-may-be-clumsy/#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2022 23:53:55 +0000 Florence Callender https://www.florencecallender.com/?p=1813 Did you know that your child’s difficulty learning to read, and their clumsiness may be connected? Most people are familiar with the five senses: Vision Hearing Touch Smell Taste. There are two additional, less-known senses: The vestibular sense, which has to do with balance and movement, and Proprioception, which is your body’s ability to sense […]

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]]> Did you know that your child’s difficulty learning to read, and their clumsiness may be connected? Most people are familiar with the five senses: Vision Hearing Touch Smell Taste. There are two additional, less-known senses: The vestibular sense, which has to do with balance and movement, and Proprioception, which is your body’s ability to sense […]

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]]> https://www.florencecallender.com/1-reason-your-struggling-learner-may-be-clumsy/feed/ 6 1813 5 Solutions To Help Your Child With Dyslexia Who Is Always Tired https://www.florencecallender.com/5-solutions-to-help-your-child-with-dyslexia-who-is-always-tired/ https://www.florencecallender.com/5-solutions-to-help-your-child-with-dyslexia-who-is-always-tired/#comments Wed, 17 Nov 2021 01:50:15 +0000 Florence Callender https://www.florencecallender.com/?p=1638 Literacy activities like reading, writing, and spelling, require more attention, brainpower, and focus for children with dyslexia. Usually, reading is difficult for them. Everything they have to do all day is profoundly challenging. By the end of the day, with all the concentration, frustration, and confusion that your child experiences while trying to decipher the […]

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]]> Literacy activities like reading, writing, and spelling, require more attention, brainpower, and focus for children with dyslexia. Usually, reading is difficult for them. Everything they have to do all day is profoundly challenging. By the end of the day, with all the concentration, frustration, and confusion that your child experiences while trying to decipher the […]

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]]> https://www.florencecallender.com/5-solutions-to-help-your-child-with-dyslexia-who-is-always-tired/feed/ 6 1638 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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