Like a printed uppercase “A” but with a curly bottom on the left slant. I think Microsoft Word has a font called “Amelie” that does this. Or you can see some like this when you do a Google search for ”Amelie font” and look at images. I think Spencerian teaches it this way.

I posted my go-to suggestions here: https://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/715822-alternative-to-the-book-whatever-happened-to-penny-candy/

speechify will do this. We just downloaded it this past week and are currently trying it out.

yes! this was excellent ... especially if you've been using MCT's poetry books.

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Eureka Physics? It was recommended in this thread.

I second the podcast Million Bazillion. Also, Planet Money has aired “Summer School” episodes for the past year or two. They feature more basic concepts.

Some initial questions that came to mind…….. Is your trackpad working correctly with other applications on your Mac? Did you try rebooting your computer? Do you happen to have a Bluetooth mouse or keyboard connected that might be inadvertently interfering?

please post if you find a solution!

Fun Names for the divider tabs? I dunno; I’m not fun. But What about using emojis? (This is what one sommelier does on YouTube when evaluating wines.) Great idea, BTW.

This person advertises 1-on-1 tutoring for math classes. https://www.lang4life.com/math/ We took his Chinese class on Outschool, and he was nice and encouraging. But we were using his course for casual learning. Last I checked, Outschool also had people offering 1-on-1 tutoring for English courses. I wonder, though, if you would have to provide the curriculum/scope/sequence or if these tutors have a whole semester’s worth of lesson plans ready to use. Varsity Tutors may also be worth investigating.

Here are our family’s preferences: small happy mask (with a small face) >> kids posh small happy mask (with a larger face) >> kids bluna medium happy mask >> adult posh (adult Bluna works too) Larger faces who were in between a medium & large Happy Mask >> adult Bluna (BOTNs fit but weren’t as durable) I got a free sample of a Blue brand 2D non adjustable KF94 and was surprised at how well it fit me (medium happy mask). The fit was like a happy mask. IMO BOTN runs bigger than Bluna. And I had to switch from behealthyusa.net to https://kollecteusa.com to buy Blunas this last time.

(read the following with a surprised tone and not an accusatory tone) So then you’re saying that SLP reports will provide the documentation needed for IEPs, access to Bookshare, etc for dyslexics?

Recently, I confirmed with a Speech Language Pathologist that a SLP cannot diagnose Dyslexia. So by extension, I’d assume an OT can’t diagnose dysgraphia. I’m not an expert, but I’d guess you would want a Neuropsychologist in order to get a diagnosis (which you’d need for accommodations at academic institutions).

Books by Megumi Iwasa Skunk and Badger by Amy Timberlake My Father’s Dragon Trilogy books by David Macaulay Books by Patricia Palacco The 20th Century Children’s Book Treasury Toys Go Out Trilogy Also you might like Purple House Press books.

The Wilderking Trilogy by Jonathon Rogers

What resource did you use when you taught your own children to read? Could you accelerate that program? Your familiarity with a reading program could be an asset.

Check out @ElizabethB's resources at http://www.thephonicspage.org. The Laubach series seems like it would take a long time to work through, IMHO. ElizabethB's program seems more efficient. I might also use ABeCeDarian as a framework; I've found it super efficient for my kid learners. I'm surprised that the literacy foundation didn't provide any support or training or resources. Maybe your library has some resources or contacts. Can he read his native language?

Well those are certainly newer books! 😆 Echo Mountain is a great book BUT probably not good for a highly sensitive child. Like you said, good stories are often based upon making the most out of a bad situation. Edit: One and Only Ivan is on the middle list … amd it’s the first book that came to mind on what NOT to suggest for this thread. I was getting choked up listening to it as I drove down the interstate - not a particularly good combo.

I assume you’ve already done Homer Price and the Centerburg Tales.

We just finished this one, and there’s a character who’s living in the shadow of a sad event. It didn’t bother us, but maybe it would bother some kids. The whole book definitely doesn’t have deep sorrow woven throughout it; I just wanted to pass along a heads-up. It’s a great book!

Skunk and Badger by Amy Timberlake. This is a pretty new book and perhaps below your DS. However, I thought it was fun.

Phantom Tollbooth Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library Freddy the Pig Hank the Cowdog (we're just starting this, so I can't say for sure it'd be OK.)

No, I don’t believe they’ve been updated. The delivery method has been updated (you can stream them now), but I doubt the content has been updated. No, they aren’t cool to *my* students.

If I want to find a SLP in my location to do this kind of testing, what should I be looking for to identify an appropriate SLP? What specializations should I be looking for? I go to the asha.org search page and then get overwhelmed.