Lisa HarpJul 6, 20202 min5 Ways to Help Kids with Dysgraphia this SummerIf your child struggles with writing, as most students with learning problems do, then summer is an ideal time to play some fun games...
Lisa HarpAug 9, 20192 minThe Power of Immediate Feedback for Students who Struggle to LearnOne of the most powerful things you can do to any child, whether struggling to learn or not, is to give immediate feedback. This can...
Lisa HarpAug 11, 20172 minAn Easy Exercise to Help Reading SkillsDid you know that there are six muscles attached to each eye? And that these muscles control the movement of the eye? Often students...
Lisa HarpAug 4, 20172 minMusic and Learning Success?Parents get upset when kids want to listen to music while they’re doing homework. “Pull those ear buds out right now and pay attention!”...
Lisa HarpJul 31, 20172 minFive Major Myths About DyslexiaDyslexia has become one of the most controversial learning disorders out there. It’s no wonder. People with no education or experience...
Lisa HarpJul 28, 20172 minThat Old Reading WindowI was working with Carter this week, a boy with dyslexia and a lot of emotional issues as far as reading goes. He’s made a lot of...
Lisa HarpJul 24, 20171 minIt’s Just Survival…Kids with dyslexia stumble over words. They guess at words. They pull their hair out while they read. Their stomachs hurt. They slouch...
Lisa HarpJul 22, 20172 minPlease Don’t Make Me Read Outloud!Kyle is a nice boy going into sixth grade in a few weeks. He’s had a great summer, mostly playing video games, the only thing he truly...
Lisa HarpJul 21, 20171 min5 Great Tips for Summer Spelling Fun!We’re in the thick of summer, and really, who wants to think about spelling? Well, if your child struggles to spell, like most kids with...
Lisa HarpJul 16, 20171 minAfter all these years…I recently ran into the parents of one of my former students. Over fifteen years have passed, but I still remember how he was in the...
Lisa HarpJul 14, 20171 minGrandmas Worry, TooMorgan is four years old…full of herself, rambunctious, lively, and has a vocabulary that amazes anybody she meets. She’s agile, can...
Lisa HarpFeb 3, 20171 minJacob Today!For a while I kept up with Jacob’s progress, talking occasionally to Michelle or meeting her for lunch. But life pulls you in so many...
Lisa HarpFeb 3, 20171 minJacob Today!For a while I kept up with Jacob’s progress, talking occasionally to Michelle or meeting her for lunch. But life pulls you in so many...
Lisa HarpJan 1, 20172 minSaying Goodbye to JacobIt’s always sad to say good-bye to a student, but it is also one of the sweetest tastes…like taffy rolling around inside of your mouth. ...
Lisa HarpJan 1, 20172 minSaying Goodbye to JacobIt’s always sad to say good-bye to a student, but it is also one of the sweetest tastes…like taffy rolling around inside of your mouth. ...
Lisa HarpDec 6, 20162 minJacob is on Fire…Academically!Jacob…entering the final days These days with Jacob are a blur. He is on fire academically and seems to have moved through the auditory...
Lisa HarpDec 6, 20162 minJacob is on Fire…Academically!Jacob…entering the final days These days with Jacob are a blur. He is on fire academically and seems to have moved through the auditory...
Lisa HarpNov 10, 20163 minThe Curse of DyslexiaJacob Day 33 Jacob is back in school now. Michelle was afraid to put him in his previous private school due to the rigorous academics...
Lisa HarpOct 27, 20163 minWe’re Making Headway! Yay!The first time that I arrive for Jacob’s session, I am expecting the worst, but I am greeted by the old Michelle. Her grin is huge and...
Lisa HarpOct 27, 20163 minWe’re Making Headway! Yay!The first time that I arrive for Jacob’s session, I am expecting the worst, but I am greeted by the old Michelle. Her grin is huge and...
Lisa HarpApr 63 min5 Ways to Keep Students from “Overthinking” AssignmentsI hate to shop. So much that I am often accused of having an online shopping addiction. So, when I was out of groceries earlier this...
Lisa HarpMar 253 minBattling Tricky Transitions Doesn't Have to be Difficult!Kids with learning disabilities like routines. It gives them a sense of predictability in a world that can be scary, unnerving, and...