The Challenge That Started It All: A Mom’s Path to Becoming a Reading Tutor
I first encountered dyslexia when our daughter was diagnosed. As a homeschooling mom I knew that there was something ...
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A Parent’s Guide to Helping a Struggling Reader (Part 1) Free Home Activities
When a child is struggling with reading, home can slowly start to feel like an extension of school. Reading time beco...
A Reading Approach That Works With Dyslexia, Not Against It
For many students with dyslexia, reading can feel like a battlefield. Words and letters may seem to blur, reverse, or...
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How Reading Struggles Kill Your Child's Confidence and How To Rebuild It!
For many children, reading doesn’t just feel difficult; it's a punishment. When reading is a daily struggle, it quietly affects more than academic ...
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What Many Reading Programs Get Wrong
When a child struggles with reading, it’s natural for parents to assume they need more time, more practice, or just to try out a different program....
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How To Renew your Great Leaps Tutoring Subscription
Renewing your Great Leaps Tutoring subscription is easy and a great opportunity to adjust your schedule if needed. In this article, we'll cover a...
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Why Repeated Reading Works and how To Use it Effectively
At Great Leaps Tutoring, we often hear from parents who wonder why their child is reading the same exercise over and over. It may seem simple, even...
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How to Help a Child Who Hates Reading (Without Power Struggles)
If reading has become a daily battle in your home, you’re not alone. At Great Leaps Tutoring, many of the parents we work with tell us the same thi...
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Can Step Up for Students Scholarship Funds Be Used for Reading Tutoring? What Parents Need to Know
Great Leaps Reading tutoring is one of the few approved tutoring companies that you can apply your Step Up for Students scholarship towards but the...
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Why 15 Minutes a Day Can Transform Your Child’s Reading Skill
At Great Leaps Tutoring, one of the most common questions parents ask us is: “Is 15 minutes really enough to teach my child to read?” The short ans...
It All Starts with a Conversation!
If you have questions or concerns about your child's reading, reach out to our team and we'll see if Great Leaps is right for your or help point you in a more appropriate direction for your child!