Non-Linguistic Vocab Interventions
Since RTI was originally created to help lower elementary school children with literacy issues, much of the existing material on RTI focuses on vocabulary or linguistic interventions. It is important to understand that these types of interventions can actually be used...Using Visuals to Teach Vocabulary
What if we taught English vocabulary the same way we teach foreign languages? Popular language-learning programs teach vocabulary with visuals – meaningful pictures and other visual cues kids can easily relate to. Similar strategies can be very effective in the...How Parents Can Help their Children with Homework, Beyond Setting up the Environment
The Internet is full of lists of homework tips for parents that focus on setting up the environment and managing behavior. But the one that parents need the most help with is the ‘how’ of helping their children with homework. How to help children memorize...