Author Archive: Donna Taylor

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Clumsy Clomper and the Magical Dictionary

02/22/2025 | By More
Clumsy Clomper and the Magical Dictionary

Why Clumsy Clomper and the Magical Dictionary Is a Valuable Tool for Dyslexics Dyslexia affects millions of people worldwide, often making reading and writing a source of frustration rather than joy. For children with dyslexia, traditional educational materials can sometimes feel more like obstacles than stepping stones. That’s where Clumsy Clomper and the Magical Dictionary […]

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The DYScourse of a Queen

01/30/2025 | By More
The DYScourse of a Queen

This short film was made as part of the Nikon film festival. Lucie Mariette, the co-director, is a special needs teacher. Every day, she is confronted with the difficulties faced by pupils who feel excluded and misunderstood in a rigid, standardized system. This film, full of hope, shows that each child is unique and that […]

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Unlocking the Pages – “Words Tangled” by Olivia Von Holt

08/05/2024 | By More
Unlocking the Pages – “Words Tangled” by Olivia Von Holt

Today, we dive into something deeply personal and incredibly important: the latest children’s book by Olivia Von Holt, “Words Tangled.” This narrative is not just another book; it stands as a beacon of hope and a tool for empowerment, especially for young readers navigating the challenging waves of dyslexia. The Heart of “Words Tangled” Crafted […]

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Middle School Writing Unleashed: Explore “World of Words” by Lisa R. Hassler

02/21/2024 | By More
Middle School Writing Unleashed: Explore “World of Words” by Lisa R. Hassler

Introduction: In a world where writing skills are essential, Dr. Lisa Hassler presents “World of Words: A Middle School Writing Notebook Using the Writing Process.” Designed for 4th-6th grade students, this innovative notebook draws upon Dr. Hassler’s extensive experience in education and writing. It serves as the perfect companion to her primary writing journal. “My […]

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My Weekly Writing Journal: Nurturing Young Writers in Grades 1st-3rd

09/19/2023 | By More
My Weekly Writing Journal: Nurturing Young Writers in Grades 1st-3rd

Dr. Lisa Richardson Hassler Introduction Tired of grappling with the complexities of writing? Many students share your frustration. Fortunately, Dr. Lisa Richardson Hassler has created a solution—an all-inclusive writing tool for children called “My Weekly Writing Journal: 15 Weeks of Writing for Primary Grades.” This workbook-style journal available through Amazon, is designed with the student […]

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Turning the Page: How Adults Can Help Teens Rediscover the Joy of Reading

05/24/2023 | By More
Turning the Page: How Adults Can Help Teens Rediscover the Joy of Reading

By Dr. Lisa R. Hassler Parents hope to instill a love of reading that lasts a lifetime with their children. Reading is an essential skill that promotes cognitive, social, and emotional development, and is a crucial tool for academic and professional success. As parents, we understand this, so we stock our shelves with beautifully illustrated […]

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Where and How Children Learn: My Experience with Discovering an Optimal Learning Experience

12/15/2022 | By More
Where and How Children Learn: My Experience with Discovering an Optimal Learning Experience

Written by Annie Lacey Where: The Inner Universe of a Student With Divergent Learning  It was not too long ago, when my bright, creative third grader began to dread going to school, meeting each weekday morning with resistance, which at times was fierce. The human need to belong to a group is rooted in survival. […]

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Lexie – The Easiest Way To Read

11/28/2022 | By More
Lexie – The Easiest Way To Read

By Maja Hmelina, SLP For the past 15 years, in my speech therapy career I’ve seen and felt the burden dyslexics experience from an early age and carry into their adulthood. To successfully work with them I had to find a specific and quite creative approach for each. Invest a lot of time and energy […]

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Youdao Dictionary Scanning Pen for Dyslexia

11/16/2022 | By More
Youdao Dictionary Scanning Pen for Dyslexia

Among the resources that help people with dyslexia, scanning pens can be of great help. These devices can turn scanned text into audio, making printed texts available to those with reading difficulties. One of the latest models of this assistive technology was released by Smart Youdao. Their Youdao Dictionary Pen 3 is a lightweight reading […]

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Spot the Differences

09/20/2022 | By More
Spot the Differences

Challenge your observation skills- search, find, and spot the 10 differences in the two pictures! Every day there is a new picture to spot. Spot the differences in each illustration, and mark them in the upper picture. No timers are used, so there’s no pressure. Each set of pictures has 10 things different about them: […]

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