Reading Helper

Description

I was a little skeptical when I was given the Reading Helper and asked to write a description about it. How could this tool, with such a simple design, help reading problems? So I tried it for myself. I have always had a problem with skipping lines when I read, and I soon realized that that one problem caused a multitude of bad reading habits for me. I would read too close to the page, which in return would give me a headache, making reading not such a fun activity. After trying the Reading Helper for myself, I know what it can do to improve your reading habits and make reading the joy it was meant to be! Now if a Reading Helper can help me, as an adult, just imagine what it can do for a child with reading problems. I recommend this product to anyone, young or old, who has a reading problem such as skipping words or lines, rereading lines, transposing letters, losing concentration, getting headaches when they read, reading too close to the page, or for children who just don't like to read. To use the Reading Helper, just place it on top of the line to be read. When you are done reading that line simply slide it down to the next line. The colored plastic highlights the line making it easier for the reader to focus and concentrate on the words. The standard and standard long are both 8mm and used for tracking one line at a time. The wide is 16mm designed for larger print or tracking 2 to 3 lines at a time. Both the standard and wide are 7" long, while the standard long is 8.5" long for wider pages. Alysia

Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.