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I'm Tracy
Mom to a dyslexic daughter, certified Orton Gillingham tutor and owner of The Literacy Keys.Â
During my decade-long journey, I learned quite a few things and want to share that knowledge with other parents…so you don’t have to make the mistakes that I did.  Â
Think of a Struggling Reader Like Swiss Cheese
A struggling reader is most likely a kid who slipped past the early school years and then got very good at hiding it. They memorize, they guess, they lean on others. Their foundation is like Swiss cheese and you need to fill in the gaps. Why Older Kids Slipped Through?
3 Tips on How to Improve Reading Comprehension
Somewhere between Elementary and High School the sentences in the books change. They get longer, twistier, and they start hiding who did what to whom inside layers of clauses. A perfectly fine reader in the lower grades can hit a wall without anything being wrong with them. New research suggests
Are Graphic Novels For Kids Real Reading? Yes +5 Ways To Help
You’ve been told your whole life that real reading looks like a thick chapter book with no pictures. Real books are classic and timeless. Anything else is not “real” reading. That’s the wrong way to view graphic novels for kids and this post explains why. Graphic Novels for Kids Right
Parents of Struggling Readers: Explore The Science of Reading
I recently sat down with two powerhouse guests who have devoted their careers to struggling readers: Laura Stewart, Chief Academic Officer at 95 Percent Group, and Brett Tingley, founder and president of Parents for Reading Justice. All three of us share something beyond our work. We are moms of struggling
Dyslexia Therapist’s Advice
Has your school told you they can’t test for dyslexia until third grade? You’re not alone. Here’s the part nobody tells you. That advice is wrong. In fact, according to a dyslexia therapist, waiting until 3rd grade is the most expensive advice you’ll ever get. What Is a Dyslexia Therapist?
5 Ways to Avoid Summer Learning Loss
Summer is about slowing down, being outdoors, and relaxing. School is the last thing on anyone’s mind. But every year, millions of kids forget a lot of learning. This post explains summer learning loss and five simple things you can do to keep your child moving forward. What is Summer
AI and Education: The Question You’re Afraid To Ask
AI and education. Did you know that 9 out of 10 kids in middle and high school are using AI. It’s everywhere but what does it really mean for your child? The Research Common Sense Media (gotta love the name) released a study in 2026. They surveyed more than 1,200
The Reason For Handwriting
There’s brain research that provides a reason for handwriting. It will change how you think about teaching handwriting. The Reason for Handwriting School are almost fully digital. Tablets in kindergarten, typing instruction by second grade, very little actual pencil-and-paper. Parents feel that something is missing. So, I went digging, because