As a mom to a 9-year-old, I am constantly looking for ways to engage my daughter in fun and creative activities. “I am bored” is something I get to hear quite often as she is my only one. To address her boredom and direct her energies to something worthwhile, I am always open to trying … Read more
Numicon is a math learning system that uses colorful shapes to represent numbers and help children visualize mathematical concepts. The system is based on the principle that all children are born with an innate understanding of numbers, which can be developed through concrete, visual experiences. Numicon games and activities provide a fun and effective way … Read more
Dyscalculia, often described as “Number Dyslexia“, might come in the way of many talented people who want to pursue their passion, even in areas like performing arts. Professions like music and dance may seem far away from needing any kind of quantitative aptitude but the fact that some have difficulties even counting rhythms, remembering sequences, … Read more
Are you a special education teacher looking for some interesting ideas for your extended school year program? Just like you, many teachers in the country offer their services for extended school year programs to help students with special needs. We know how crucial it is to provide a continuous learning environment to these students so … Read more
Extended School Year or ESY Services are individualized special vocation-related services that are designed to provide a free appropriate public education to students with disabilities. ESY services are provided beyond the normal school year of a school district. These services include both the days and the hours of the school days. They are designed to … Read more
There could be times when parents may feel unsatisfied with the results declared by the school in concern to their ward. Disagreement in such cases is only obvious if nothing else. This may lead to a worrisome situation for families and children. Therefore, Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) is the answer to these segmented woes. The … Read more
When a child is eligible to receive special education because of their disability, their school supports them through a host of services to help them stay on par with other students of the same grade level. And SDI is one way of providing that support. Specially Designed Instruction or SDI is a part of special … Read more
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is designed to assist students with learning difficulties. Extended School Year (ESY) services are intended to assist a student with a learning disability in maintaining the academic, social/behavioral, communication, or other skills they have acquired as part of their Individualized Education Program (IEP). In other words, Extended school … Read more
Often, children with learning difficulties or impairments in their functioning struggle with their education. Not only is education to them tough but also tough to cope with when it is available to them. Special education laws protect the rights of students with learning difficulties and provide them with the support, services, accommodations, and needs that … Read more
REVIEWED BY NUMBERDYSLEXIA’S EXPERT PANEL ON AUGUST 17, 2022 The fast-paced and competitive learning environment has made students struggle with excelling at all concepts such as complex derivations, thousands of formulas, and complicated word problems. For students with dyscalculia with underlying deficits in number sense and counting, it can become troublesome to cope with their academics. Difficulties … Read more