Rooted Report
Spelling Revealed
There are exciting changes happening in the world of spelling! While most of us don't think the words exciting and spelling can be used in the same sentence, it is...
Spelling Revealed
There are exciting changes happening in the world of spelling! While most of us don't think the words exciting and spelling can be used in the same sentence, it is...
Four Areas of Language
Research on the reading and writing brain, for all readers and writers including those who struggle, is very exciting and informs much of my teaching. Understanding that the entire language system...
Four Areas of Language
Research on the reading and writing brain, for all readers and writers including those who struggle, is very exciting and informs much of my teaching. Understanding that the entire language system...
Theories on Reading and Writing Development
This week, I'd like to begin the discussion on reading and writing as language entities. There are differing theories behind learning to read and write, which I will begin to...
Theories on Reading and Writing Development
This week, I'd like to begin the discussion on reading and writing as language entities. There are differing theories behind learning to read and write, which I will begin to...
The Language Tree
In the Language Tree, the trunk of the tree represents our basic language system, broken into four parts: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Although language is one living system, it...
The Language Tree
In the Language Tree, the trunk of the tree represents our basic language system, broken into four parts: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Although language is one living system, it...
Twigs, Branches, Trees, and Forests
There is a saying: "Study a tree to learn the forest." By digging deep into one area of learning, say spelling for example, a child can learn a great deal...
Twigs, Branches, Trees, and Forests
There is a saying: "Study a tree to learn the forest." By digging deep into one area of learning, say spelling for example, a child can learn a great deal...
Welcome!
Hi, I'm Rita. I am a speech-language pathologist who has been practicing for over 30 years. I work in my private practice primarily with traditional and home school children who...
Welcome!
Hi, I'm Rita. I am a speech-language pathologist who has been practicing for over 30 years. I work in my private practice primarily with traditional and home school children who...