Dyslexia

Early signs of difficulty should not be attributed to immaturity. When a kindergarten child confuses letters, associates the wrong sound with a letter, or cannot distinguish a rhyme, it usually has nothing to do with social maturity. These warning signs do not necessarily mean the child has a reading disability; these signs may indicate the child had insufficient preschool preparation. If a child has not been exposed to letters and letter sounds, she usually catches on quickly once exposed. Immersed in Educatio provides an early learner PreK program from 9am-1:30pm Monday- Friday. It is only after effective instruction has been provided and the child is still struggling that one can conclude there may be a more serious problem.

Why do parents wait to seek help?

In a recent Roper Starch poll, parents' attitudes about their child's learning problems and the public's general awareness of learning disabilities were explored. The poll showed many parents waited far too long to seek help for their child because they worried their child might be stigmatized if found to have a learning problem. Nearly half (48 percent) of parents felt having their child labeled as "learning disabled" was more harmful than struggling privately with an unidentified problem. Of the parents who expressed some concerns their child may be having trouble, 44 percent said that they waited a year or more before seeking help.

Parents who understand the risks of delay in getting help for their child's reading problems are motivated not to wait. Children can be brought up to grade level much more successfully and with less effort if effective intervention is offered early on. Once parents understand the risks of waiting, hopefully it will be easier to overcome concerns and get help immediately. We at Immersed in Education are certified in orton Gillingham which assist with dyslexia. Sign up for one on one tutoring at www.immersedonline.org.

Life Skills

Do you describe your sons, daughters, or students as caring children? In today’s divided political climate, does it matter if children and teens find meaningful ways to connect with and care about others who are different from themselves?

The importance of educating and raising caring children was brought to national attention in 2014 by the Making Caring Common Project at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. At that time, a large majority of diverse young people reported valuing achievement and happiness over caring for others, and that parents reinforced this message through their own focus on a child’s grades and achievement.

This research prompted many to ask: If we are not raising caring children, how will they grow to become engaged, compassionate citizens? Immersed in Education offers a mentoring program that teaches social and life skills throughout the school year. https://www.immersedonline.org

Stem Clubs For Elementary Students

The Benefits of STEM Clubs for Elementary Students

For many children, learning math and science at school is not always fun, nor does it always click in their minds. This is because it can involve staring at a book or chalkboard, instead of doing hands-on projects.

STEM clubs for elementary students allow students to use science, math, and technology in a hands-on way. This encourages learning, while also showing them in practical ways how what they learn can be applied in real-life situations. This makes learning fun and exciting, while also helping it to make sense to students.

If you are looking to enroll your child in STEM clubs for elementary students, look at the STEM clubs that Immersed in Education offers. We try to offer a wide array of clubs and classes to keep children entertained and excited about learning. Visit our website www.immersedonline.org

to learn more.