Reading comprehension is a significant issue for many of the students we are seeing. For the bright right brain kinesthetic learner, the gaps are often wider. As summer approaches, parents are often faced with the challenge of finding productive and beneficial activities for their children. One investment that should be at the top of many parent’s lists is a summer reading comprehension program. Reading comprehension is a fundamental skill that lays the foundation for academic success and lifelong learning.
In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why parents should prioritize investing in a reading comprehension program during the summer months.
Your child may be far below grade level in reading comprehension. Unless this is addressed, their reading comprehension may continue to fall further behind, this will impact performance in all their subjects and homework time and stress will continue to increase.
Your child is a lot smarter than their present reading comprehension level.
You found a program that can significantly improve your child’s reading comprehension, processing skills and their self-confidence. 3D Learner has helped students whose parents have invested in our program to improve their:
– Reading comprehension 2, 3 and even 4 grade levels over the next 4 to 6 months.
– Attention, working memory and visual processing, with improvements in reading speed, reduced homework time and stress and improvement in athletics
– Self-confidence, while lowering anxiety.
Two examples
One student was 2 years below grade level at a private school His parents were told to find a different school. They asked if their son could stay if they invested in a program that produced significant reading comprehension gains. After completing our program, their son improved his reading comprehension 3 grade levels in a year. His teacher said “He made more progress in a year than any student I had in 27 years of teaching”, Ms Brown, Md.
One student was at the 48th percentile in reading comprehension, despite a 115 IQ. The principal said the parents did not need to take any action, adding “Someone has to be average”. Mom became a mom on a mission. With our help, she improved her reading comprehension to the 95th percentile, her self-confidence soared the she went from a quiet introvert to an active leader in the band.
If you would like to discuss how you can help your child to significantly improve their reading comprehension, processing skills and self-confidence, you can either:
Call us at 561-361-7495 or
Click here to schedule an
Improve Reading Comprehension, Processing Skills and self-confidence conversation
To avoid the summer slide
The “summer slide” refers to the loss of academic skills and knowledge that students experience during the long break from school. Research has shown that children who do not engage in educational activities during the summer can lose up to two months’ worth of reading comprehension skills. Investing in a reading comprehension program helps to prevent this decline by keeping children actively engaged in reading and providing them with targeted strategies to improve their comprehension abilities.
Reading comprehension programs offer children exposure to a wide range of vocabulary and language structures. Through reading, children encounter new words, phrases, and sentence structures that expand their linguistic repertoire. By investing in a program that focuses on comprehension, parents ensure that their children are continually exposed to age-appropriate and challenging texts that foster the development of vocabulary and language skills. A strong vocabulary and language base not only help in understanding texts but also enhance communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and overall academic performance.
Reading comprehension programs go beyond surface-level understanding and encourage children to think critically and analyze texts. These programs often incorporate various comprehension strategies, such as predicting, summarizing, questioning, and making inferences, which help children develop higher-order thinking skills. Investing in a program that emphasizes critical thinking allows children to engage deeply with texts, understand complex ideas, and make connections between different pieces of information. These skills are essential not only for academic success but also for navigating real-world situations and becoming independent learners.
Summer reading comprehension programs can be designed to incorporate fun and engaging activities, making reading an enjoyable experience for children. By investing in a program that uses age-appropriate and interesting texts, parents can help foster a love for reading in their children. When children find pleasure in reading, they are more likely to continue reading independently, which, in turn, strengthens their reading comprehension skills. A positive attitude towards reading opens doors to a world of knowledge, imagination, and personal growth.
Investing in a summer reading comprehension program is a wise decision that can yield numerous benefits for children. Such programs prevent the summer slide, build vocabulary and language skills, strengthen critical thinking abilities, and foster a lifelong love for reading. By prioritizing reading comprehension, parents equip their children with essential tools for academic success and personal development. So, this summer, let’s make the investment in a reading comprehension program and empower our children to become confident readers and lifelong learners.
5 Benefits of the 3D Learner Reading Comprehension Program
1 – Especially for the right brain kinesthetic learner, who learns best when they see and experience information, we teach the way your child learns, we teach them to visualize what they read, and we often see significant gains in reading comprehension, the love for learning and self-confidence
2 – We identify and address the relevant attention, working memory, processing speed and visual processing issues
3 – We also improve reading fluency and math skills
4 – We help you to be an even more effective coach and advocate for your child
5 – Our students are often able to thrive in more challenging classes, do far better in school, and go to far better colleges and universities.
For Action Takers
If you would like to discuss how you can help your child to significantly improve their reading comprehension, processing skills and self-confidence, you can either:
Call us at 561-361-7495 or
Click here to schedule an
Improve Reading Comprehension, Processing Skills and self-confidence conversation
Right brain kinesthetic learners are often fun loving kids. The challenge is that anxiety, difficulty handling change, and the inevitable bumps in the road can negatively impact your vacation. Below are 5 tips to have the best possible vacation.
1- Presell the trip using a combination of visuals, YouTube videos and whatever works. The right brain kinesthetic learner thrives on knowing what to expect and often resists when they do not know what to expect.
2- Involve them in the planning, where appropriate. You may be going to a lake, and what they want to do most is kayak. Knowing that really helps
3- Discuss the fact that airplane delays, traffic jams and long lines are very common this time of year. Discuss what they can bring with them to manage what otherwise could be a frustrating time.
4- Layout a visual schedule for each day. The right brain kinesthetic learner often relaxes when they know what to expect. If appropriate, involve them in discussions when plans change.
5- If your child gets tired, dehydrated and/or hungry, easily, schedule some downtime, make sure they drink water regularly and make sure you have healthy snacks.
When parenting a bright right brain kinesthetic learner, it’s important to recognize the risks of solely focusing on reading fluency without addressing reading comprehension. While reading fluency refers to the ability to read words accurately and quickly, reading comprehension involves understanding and deriving meaning from the text. Both aspects are crucial for effective reading skills and academic success. Here are some risks associated with emphasizing reading fluency while neglecting reading comprehension:
1 – We have had hundreds of bright right brain kinesthetic learners, where their reading fluency had been improved, but their reading comprehension was two, three or even four years below grade level. We had one case where the school told the parents the student was reading a grade below grade level. I asked the psychologist if she had tested the student’s reading comprehension and she had not. I asked her to. Her testing showed his reading fluency was at the 9th grade level, but his reading comprehension was at the 2nd grade level.
2 – Superficial Understanding: Prioritizing reading fluency alone may lead to a superficial understanding of the text. Children may read quickly and accurately, but they may struggle to grasp the deeper meaning, analyze complex ideas, or make connections between different parts of the text. This limits their ability to engage with the material fully. The right brain kinesthetic learner often has trouble recognizing words they have seen before and understanding high frequency words (e.g. and, the, but, what, except, greater than, less than, etc.). This is why they often do not understand passages and almost always have problems with math word problems,
3 – Lack of Critical Thinking: Reading comprehension promotes critical thinking skills such as evaluating, analyzing, and synthesizing information. By focusing solely on fluency, children may miss out on developing these essential skills, which are vital for higher-level reading and academic performance across subjects.
4 – Reduced Vocabulary Development: Reading comprehension allows children to encounter new words in context and expand their vocabulary. When the emphasis is primarily on fluency, children may not spend enough time exploring the meaning and usage of words, leading to limited vocabulary growth.
5 – Struggles with Complex Texts: As children progress through their academic journey, they encounter increasingly complex texts that require strong comprehension skills. If reading comprehension is neglected, students may face challenges when confronted with sophisticated content, leading to frustration, lower confidence, and decreased interest in reading.
6 – Limited Application of Knowledge: Reading comprehension skills enable students to apply what they’ve read to other areas of learning. Without a solid foundation in comprehension, students may struggle to connect information from different sources or transfer knowledge to new contexts, hindering their overall academic growth.
7 – Improving reading comprehension often includes addressing visual process, working memory and processing speed issues.
For the bright right brain kinesthetic learner, improving reading comprehension requires to both identify address all the relevant issues and to ignite a love for reading.
8 – For the right brain kinesthetic learner, improving reading comprehension includes identifying and addressing issues with word recognition, understanding the small words and getting a non- or struggling reader to like reading.
To support your child’s reading development comprehensively, consider integrating strategies that enhance both reading fluency and reading comprehension. Encourage them to read a variety of texts, discuss the content, ask questions, make predictions, and summarize what they’ve read. Providing a balanced approach will foster their overall reading abilities and help them become more confident and proficient readers.
For the bright right brain kinesthetic learner, reading comprehension is often a major challenge. At 3D Learner, we specialize in helping the bright right brain kinesthetic learner to improve their word recognition, vocabulary, working memory, processing speed, visual processing and igniting a love for reading, in addition to improving reading fluency.
If you would like to discuss how we could develop your child’s academic skills, while reducing anxiety and building their self-esteem, call us at 561-361-7495 or click here to schedule a Improve reading fluency and reading comprehension conversation .
Parenting bright, right-brain kinesthetic learners can be a rewarding and sometimes challenging experience. These children typically have unique strengths and learning preferences that may differ from more traditional educational approaches. Reducing anxiety and building self-confidence are essential aspects of supporting their development.
Here are some strategies to consider:
1 – Understand their learning style: Right-brain kinesthetic learners thrive in hands-on, experiential learning environments. They often struggle with traditional lecture-based teaching methods. By understanding their learning style, you can tailor their educational experiences to better suit their needs. Incorporate activities, experiments, and projects that allow them to engage their senses and interact with the material.
2 – Encourage their interests: Right-brain kinesthetic learners often have specific areas of interest and passion. Support and encourage these interests by providing resources, books, and activities related to their passions. This helps them feel motivated and engaged in their learning, building their self-confidence.
3 – Provide a supportive environment: Creating a nurturing and supportive environment is crucial for reducing anxiety and building self-confidence. Offer plenty of positive reinforcement, praise their efforts, and acknowledge their achievements. Create a safe space where they feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and ideas without fear of judgment.
4 – Foster a growth mindset: Help your child develop a growth mindset by emphasizing the value of effort and perseverance. Teach them that mistakes and failures are opportunities for learning and growth. Encourage them to set realistic goals and celebrate progress along the way.
5 – Teach relaxation techniques: Right-brain kinesthetic learners can sometimes become overwhelmed or anxious due to their heightened sensitivity and sensory processing. Teach them relaxation techniques such as deep breathing exercises, mindfulness, or yoga to help manage anxiety. These techniques can provide them with tools to calm their minds and bodies during stressful situations.
6 – Provide structure and routines: While kinesthetic learners thrive on hands-on activities, they also benefit from having structure and routines in their daily lives. Establish consistent schedules for meals, bedtime, and study time. This helps them feel more secure and provides a sense of predictability, which can reduce anxiety.
7 – Seek additional support if needed: If your child is experiencing significant anxiety or struggling with self-confidence, it can be beneficial to seek professional support. Consult with their teachers, school counselors, or child psychologists who specialize in working with gifted and kinesthetic learners. They can offer valuable insights, strategies, and interventions tailored to your child’s needs.
At 3D Learner, we use tools like the Safe and Sound Protocol ® and a Personal Controller to reduce anxiety. Building self-confidence comes from our focus on catching the students doing the right things, and getting them to acknowledge they are getting better. We help parents to better understand how they can change their words and how they say it to both reduce anxiety and build self-confidence.
Remember that every child is unique, and what works for one child may not work for another. Be patient, flexible, and open to adapting your parenting strategies as you learn more about your child’s needs and preferences. By addressing anxiety and building self-confidence, you are empowering your child to embrace their strengths and reach their full potential.
One of the best compliments we received was from a dad who said,
“Mark, you are the second best professional I have ever met at boosting my son’s self-esteem, but your wife is better”.
Our entire team, the tools we use and the way we interact are all designed to help every student to improve their self-confidence and to reduce their anxiety. For the bright right brain kinesthetic learner, who often struggles with high anxiety and low self-confidence, these issues are even more important.
If you would like to discuss how we could develop your child’s academic skills, while reducing anxiety and building their self-esteem, call us at 561-361-7495 or click here to schedule a Reduce anxiety and build self-confidence conversation.
For the bright right brain kinesthetic learner, math word problems have become a major issue. While reading scores dropped after the pandemic, math scores dropped even further. As shown below, the percent of 4th and 8th graders meeting grade level standards on the NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress), dropped by 7 and 8 points respectively. The bad news is that problems with math word problems rarely self-correct.
The good news is that we have over 25 years of experience helping students to make dramatic gains in their math performance. This includes:
- A student who had been to 17 other math tutors and was operating at the1st percentile in math. We were able to get her to the 47th percentile
- A smart 4th grader, who we were able to get from the 48th to the 98th percentile
- Many students who were getting Cs, Ds and Fs, who went to As and Bs within months
If your child is experiencing difficulties with math word problems and you want to discuss what can be done,
Call us at 561-361-7495 or
Click here to schedule a Math Stress to Success Conversation
The Bright Right Brain Kinesthetic Learner may do well in the lower grades in math, but …
When math shifts in third and fourth grades to math word problems, virtually all our students have problems. This is often the result of many challenges, including:
Learning differences, visual processing issues and/or executive function issues are the multiple challenges that make math problems so difficult, and why remediation must address the relevant issues.
- The bright right brain kinesthetic learner learns differently than the logical, sequential and auditory approach that schools may use. They often have problems recognizing words, with the vocabulary and with the way the problems are worded. The right brain kinesthetic learner often does not learn how to leverage their visualization skills to understand and solve the problems.
- Visual processing issues are both common with the right brain kinesthetic learner and visual processing issues result in:
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- Number reversals
- Not lining up the numbers correctly
- Missing signs – especially negative and division signs
- Making careless mistakes
- Executive function challenges may cause:
- Problems remembering math facts and the order of operation
- Losing focus when doing homework, during class when they are lost and during tests
- Difficulty finishing tests on time — the right brain kinesthetic learner
- Anxiety and frustration with math. We have heard too many students in the last year say, “I hate Math”.
For Bright Right Brain Kinesthetic Learners Struggling with Math Word Problems:
We Assess for Success looking
- How your child learns best
- Whether he or she has a visual processing issue
- Whether there is an attention, working memory and/or processing speed issues
We offer an Integrated, Engaging and Effective Program that often results in significant gains within months, especially for the bright right brain kinesthetic learner.
If your child is experiencing difficulties with math word problems and you want to discuss what can be done,
Call us at 561-361-7495 or
Click here to schedule a Math Stress to Success Conversation
(Call us at 561-361-7495 if you would like to discuss how your child can make significant progress this summer)
70% of our clients contact us to improve their child’s reading comprehension and executive function skills. 30% of our clients want to improve reading comprehension and executive function skills and have a Dyslexia Treatment to improve their child’s reading fluency, too.
As of July 1, we will be entering our 27th year in business. What is really troubling is that more students than anytime in our career are further behind in reading fluency, reading comprehension and math. To make matters worse, more students lack the foundational skills and confidence needed to succeed. Our goal is to help our students to make significant gains in months, to address the relevant academic skills and to identify and address the key foundation skills that are missing. We also strive to reduce anxiety, boost confidence and instill a love for learning.
If you want to have a conversation on Creating a Pathway from Stress to Outrageous Success for your child,
– Call us at 561-361-7495 or
– Find a mutually agreeable time on our schedule by clicking on Let’s Schedule a Conversation.
On Thursday May 4th, we will be hosting a webinar at 8:30 pm on a
Summer Program to Dramatically Improve Reading Fluency, Reading
Comprehension, Executive Function Skills and Confidence.
Click here to register for our Parents make The Difference Webinar
What makes 3D Learner a unique offering:
- We tailor our program to meet the key goals we set with parents. These might include: improving reading comprehension by 2, 3 or even 4 grade levels in 4 to 6 months; improving reading fluency; improving attention, working memory and/or processing speed; addressing visual processing in a way that improves academics and athletic skills: and/or reducing anxiety, building confidence and igniting a love for learning
- Our assessment process evaluates reading fluency, reading comprehension, executive function skills, visual processing, how your child learns best, where your child is strong and where they struggle. We then incorporate a debrief that results in setting goals for the next 4 to 6 months. If you would like, we then provide program options that can address some or all of the relevant issues.
Our process allows us to identify the bright right brain kinesthetic learner, who is often much smarter than present results would indicate. We also provide an in-depth look at how your child’s eyes track when reading; whether your child has an attention, working memory and/or processing speed issue; and to what extent there are issues with decoding, phonemic aware, and reading fluency
Our process starts with an assessment that identifies: the right brain kinesthetic learner; whether there are a visual processing, working memory, processing speed and/or attention issue; whether dyslexia is present; and your child’s present level of reading comprehension.
We also provide parent training that helps you to become even more effective coaches and advocates for your child.
- We use the UFLI Program ® to improve decoding, phonemic awareness and reading fluency, where needed. This program moves at a faster pace than most, but reinforces what the student has learned throughout the process. This is a dyslexia treatment that fits well into our program.
- We target the areas of greatest need. Often this includes some combination of reading comprehension, reading fluency, executive function, visual processing and reducing anxiety, while building confidence. Note, the length of our program depends on your child’s needs and your goals.
It is important to note, that while a number of our students have made considerable gains, these are not possible for all students. We see the most significant gains in the student with above average and even gifted IQs who are performing well below their potential. We strive to be BOLD but realistic when we set goals.
Note, our program was designed for our daughter who was able to improve her reading comprehension 4.2 grade levels in 7 months. Today, our clients are mostly between the ages of 6 and 17.
What delights us is that we can help students to make significant gains. The first place we really make the difference is with our initial conversation. Three examples:
- Mom called with a problem that is impacting many students today. The private school her son attended suggested she find a different school for her son, based on his reading comprehension being 2 years below grade level. She called us and after 10 minutes she commented, “How is it you know my son better than anyone at his school who have known him for 4 years”. She came to us from out of state and her son improved his comprehension 3 grade levels in a year. His teacher said, “Thomas made more progress in a year than any student I have had in 27 years of teaching
- Mom called from the state of Washington. She had been told her son was a right brain visual learner, who learned best when he saw and experienced information. She too was surprised how well we knew her child. Her son was able to improve his reading comprehension 4 grade levels in 7 months and blossom as a student.
- A local mom called us. She heard about us from a friend, where we had helped her friend’s gifted son go from the 58th to the 99th percentile in reading comprehension. Note, he later went to MIT. Mom had a son who was smart, but his reading comprehension was 4 years below grade level. Her challenge was that her son did not realize how smart he was. Our assessment showed that as he was about to enter 9th grade, he was at college level on 9 out of the 26 skills we assessed and only had 4 areas where he was weak. For the first time he saw himself as a smart kid who learned differently. In less than 4 months, he was able to improve his reading comprehension from the 5th to the 9th grade level and increase his reading speed from 200 to 360 words per minute. He went onto get several full college scholarships
All this starts when the parents engaged in a conversation to discover how her child could succeed.
Click here to register for our Parents make The Difference Webinar
If you want to have a conversation on Creating a Pathway from Stress to Outrageous Success for your child,
– Call us at 561-361-7495 or
– Find a mutually agreeable time on our schedule by clicking on Let’s Schedule a Conversation
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