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March Madness – Boost Engagement with MindPlay’s Reading Tournament

Harnessing the excitement and exhilaration of March Madness, MindPlay utilizes our Tournament module to create our finest tournaments in a student-driven reading competition powered by LightSail.

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Unlocking Student Success – Signs of Dyslexia & Early Intervention

Understanding the signs of dyslexia in students is more than an educational necessity; it’s a pathway to unlocking their full potential. Early identification of dyslexia is pivotal, not just for academic success, but also for nurturing the overall well-being of the child. This blog series will delve into the warning signs of dyslexia, emphasizing the […]

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Improve Student Math Skills with MindPlay Education

Math performance is challenging for countless students. It can be even more complicated when faced with math anxiety, which researchers estimate about 20% of students suffer from. The fallout of poor performance and anxiety is that students’ math skills and abilities can be well below grade level. The problem is prevalent for students today, and […]

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MindPlay’s Universal Screener for Students

The right universal screener is an invaluable tool for educators and parents. It can assess students’ reading skills and quickly identify literacy struggles, so interventions can be designed and implemented immediately. Discover MindPlay’s Universal Screener – comprehensive software that works. Learn why it’s such a beneficial choice when assessing student progress in phonics, vocabulary, fluency, […]

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MindPlay’s Math Screener for Students

Math literacy is essential for success in school and beyond. Math assessments are a powerful tool that help parents, educators, and school administrators assess skills quickly and accurately, ensuring students have the best chance of achieving in math at any level. MindPlay’s math assessment is designed to measure students’ skill levels and progress, so you […]

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MindPlay’s Dyslexia Screener for Students

Dyslexia is a common learning disorder that affects millions of students globally. It can be challenging to diagnose, but we believe there is a better way. Screening for dyslexia in children as young as kindergarten can be simple when you have the right tools. MindPlay’s Dyslexia Screener can help identify if your child has signs of […]

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Myths and Facts about Dyslexia

Unlocking the misconceptions to help your child read There are many signs and clues to dyslexia; however, it is important to be aware of the misconceptions and myths surrounding the disorder. There are a number of myths regarding dyslexia. We have listed some of the most common myths and facts about dyslexia below. Myth Fact […]

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Student Learning Pace Matters

Teaching a classroom full of students guarantees part of the students are lost, part are bored, and a few are making learning gains. Students who are lost would benefit from more and differentiated instruction. Bored students need a challenge and an opportunity to move on! All this relates to pace and choice. The more accurately […]

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Data Worth Publishing or Rather…. Saturating

Since the age of big data has arrived, we have seen immense changes to our culture and to every industry. Even in the physical activity of sports, there have been changes to the way games are played using analytics. Professional baseball teams are now completely focused on data analytics. Data-driven instruction has become a buzzword in […]

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Online Tool for Struggling Readers

(The following was originally published on http://www.ourgoodfamily.org) I’ve mentioned before that Sophie struggled to read, and I felt like a failure as both a homeschool mom and a parent. We kept working though, and once everything clicked I never find her without a book in her hand! Bella, having listened to her sister complain about reading is now […]

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