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Poetry Writing Through the Colors: The Sentence Zone

February 9th, 2010 2018-10-22T23:25:07-07:00 2010-02-09T17:54:37-08:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

Our kids often get assignments where they have to write a poem, and they often struggle with it. Poetry writing is not always the easiest thing to do, especially when you have LD, dyslexia, or ADHD. Even gifted kids can struggle with poetry writing. It doesn’t matter if you are homeschooling or in a public […]

SAT Prep with Grammar Game The Sentence Zone

January 30th, 2010 2016-10-30T06:26:57-07:00 2010-01-30T17:37:56-08:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry
Many of you already know that I created The Sentence Zone a number of years ago to help my students with sentence writing as well as grammar. I play it with my younger students to help them write interesting sentences instead of the 3 to 4-word sentences they usually write. I play it with my [...]

Does My Child Have Dyslexia?

December 16th, 2009 2017-02-16T01:21:04-08:00 2009-12-16T19:11:46-08:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

So many parents ask me that question. I get that question from parents that homeschool as well as those that don’t. Sometimes I even get that question from parents of gifted children. Yes, even gifted children can and often do have areas of perception that aren’t working as efficiently as they should and could and […]

Writing Problems, Dysgraphia, and Learning Writing Skills

November 11th, 2009 2017-02-16T01:27:17-08:00 2009-11-11T13:47:43-08:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

This comment was just left by trexpaddock after viewing the following video. I wanted to go into more detail for you on this post. It is difficult to tell if you don’t understand learning disabilities well, or are just ‘dumbing down’ the material to the point it becomes confused. Hi Trexpaddock, I do try to […]

Reading Help – Reading & Listening Comprehension: Comprehension Zone Review

October 20th, 2009 2015-01-24T00:58:25-08:00 2009-10-20T11:08:40-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

Bonnie Terry Learning – Review of The Comprehension Zone: Rocket Rap This review is difficult for me to write because this product had such a dramatic and positive effect for one of our children.  It has been an answer to prayer, a break-through for our child who has struggled with auditory comprehension for years.  I am […]

Math Game Reduces Math Phobia

October 6th, 2009 2015-01-24T00:47:41-08:00 2009-10-06T13:17:35-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

Parents often ask me what they can do to help their kids improve their math skills. One of the most important things to do when trying to improve any skills, whether they are math skills, reading skills, or writing skills is to help your kids dissolve their fear of math, reading, or writing. This is […]

Is There a Way to Help Your Child Improve Their Skills?

September 25th, 2009 2017-02-16T01:21:03-08:00 2009-09-25T13:07:36-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

Do you wonder if there is a way to help your child improve their reading skills? Listen to what Sara Hathaway had to say about the difference Bonnie Terry’s Products made with her son. Hope this is helpful. Bonnie Terry, M. Ed., BCET

Dyslexic, LD, ADHD, & Gifted Kids Improve Comprehension Skills By Game Playing

September 24th, 2009 2023-04-19T12:44:38-07:00 2009-09-24T16:04:19-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry
Kids with dyslexia, LD, and ADHD are not the only ones that struggle with reading comprehension. Even gifted kids have been known to struggle with reading comprehension. How many times have your kids re-read the same pages in their textbook, searching for the answers? Your kids may have even flung their book down or at [...]

Spelling Problems? Learn How to Make Spelling Easy

September 14th, 2009 2009-09-14T16:15:06-07:00 2009-09-14T16:15:06-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

I often hear from parents that are concerned about their child struggling to learn to spell. In fact Kathy B. writes about her son, “He reads well, but cannot copy from the board or from a book without many spelling errors. The spelling issue is very evident in his written expression also.” Typically when a […]

Teaching Reading: The Short Vowels to Dyslexics, ADHD, & Homeschooling Kids

August 3rd, 2009 2015-01-24T00:59:06-08:00 2009-08-03T17:24:54-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

Teaching reading has a variety of things involved with it. One critical area is in the phonemic awareness area and auditory processing. Kids need to learn the sounds, including the vowel sounds. The short vowel sounds for the short ‘e’ and the short ‘i’ are very close to each other. This makes them hard for […]

Bonnie Terry Learning Receives 2009 Best of Auburn Award

July 29th, 2009 2009-07-29T17:05:15-07:00 2009-07-29T17:05:15-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

Just wanted to let you know… Bonnie Terry Learning Receives 2009 Best of Auburn Award U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement WASHINGTON D.C., June 8, 2009 — Bonnie Terry Learning has been selected for the 2009 Best of Auburn Award in the Tutoring School category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA […]

Tips for improving sentence writing and grammar

May 29th, 2009 2009-05-29T18:04:23-07:00 2009-05-29T18:04:23-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

When I am working with a student who needs help learning how to write a sentence, to improve his sentence writing or to improve his grammar the first thing I do is pull out my Sentence Zone game. This is because it is a hands on game with color-coded cards.  Their retention of what I’m […]

My son is 8 and has really struggled with learning. What do I do? Where should I start?

May 27th, 2009 2015-02-04T23:17:52-08:00 2009-05-27T11:03:55-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

I have read the free ebook and reviewed the books and kits you have for sale.  Does the kit with the five books cover all learning disabilities.  I see that the one book helps identify the problem area(s).  My son is 8 and has really struggled with learning and he really has a desire to […]

How to Improve Reading in 5 Minutes a Day

May 20th, 2009 2019-01-14T16:29:54-08:00 2009-05-20T16:01:51-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry
Can this really be done? Yes, it really just takes 5 minutes a day to improve reading skills. Research has shown that short quick sessions that last only 5 minutes does improve reading fluency tremendously. Cecil Mercer, a researcher from the University of Florida, published his results from his study Effects of Fluency Intervention for [...]

Is Homework Time a Struggle For You?

May 15th, 2009 2009-05-15T20:59:17-07:00 2009-05-15T20:59:17-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

What do you do when homework time is a struggle? Practical tips to help make your evenings a lot smoother and give you back your sanity. More on reading, writing, and math help.

Reading Help: Is Your Child Overwhelmed with Too Much Text on a Page?

May 14th, 2009 2016-02-25T00:46:54-08:00 2009-05-14T17:15:15-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

I’m so excited…just posted my first video answering, “What do you do when your child is overwhelmed by the text on a page?” Hope you enjoy the video. See it here: More on solutions to the 3 roadblocks to reading success.

New Study Suggests Writing Disorders Are Just as Common as Reading Disabilities

May 4th, 2009 2016-02-25T00:45:40-08:00 2009-05-04T16:47:07-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

This study was just reported on … thought you would be interested… May 1, 2009 (WLS) — Many parents know about reading disabilities such as dyslexia. But there has been little research into writing disabilities. Now a new study suggests writing disorders are just as common as reading disabilities and are most likely to affect […]

Why Should I Do an Informal (LD Dyslexia) Assessment of My Child?

April 8th, 2009 2016-02-25T00:45:59-08:00 2009-04-08T17:59:18-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

One of the critical questions I often get is why should I do an informal assessment of my child? Can’t the school do an assessment and tell me why my child is having trouble learning? Yes, the school can test your child, but the tests used by the schools don’t always give you the whole […]

Question about The Comprehension Zone Game: Reading Comprehension

March 30th, 2009 2015-01-24T00:58:25-08:00 2009-03-30T06:51:27-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

Hi Bonnie, I’d like to place an order for a product of yours, but I have not been able to locate any age or grade range for any of the items.  Can you tell me for whom the Comprehension Zone is appropriate? Thanks, Susan Taber Hi Susan, The Comprehension Zone can be used from 2nd […]

Feeding Your Auditory and Visual Processing Systems

March 26th, 2009 2016-02-25T00:45:59-08:00 2009-03-26T17:00:04-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

Every once in awhile I get these days…I get so busy that I have forgotten to eat lunch. And then I wonder why my stomach starts hurting, I feel like I’m going to keel over, or I turn from Dr. Jekyll into Mr. Hyde, or should I say, Ms. Hyde – the evil spirit. I get so wrapped up in […]

Questions regarding the LD Screening Tool

March 25th, 2009 2015-11-30T19:49:43-08:00 2009-03-25T14:51:51-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

Order your LD Screening Tool here.   A little more info for you on the tool as stated by Linda Foster:   “In addition to providing the results with the underlying root cause of learning problems, the assessment  report offers specific actionable steps to take according to your students assessment.”     Order your LD […]

Live: The LD Screening Tool Has Arrived!

March 23rd, 2009 2015-11-30T19:29:17-08:00 2009-03-23T18:49:30-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

Yes, it is here! Spring is here, the tulip tree is blooming as is the manzanita tree, daffodils, the wild violets…And the Learning Disability Screening Assessment has arrived!   You will now be able to have your child or student assessed and find the underlying root cause of their learning problems. You will know the […]

Reviews keep coming in…LD Dyslexia Screening Tool leads to more success in school

March 13th, 2009 2009-03-13T19:50:44-07:00 2009-03-13T19:50:44-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

Another review just in… Parents and teachers alike need resources for children who are struggling in school. With today’s fast paced classrooms, many of our children are left behind because their learning difficulties have not been properly diagnosed. Often, children have to wait a long time to qualify for special education testing and by the […]

20 Activities: Improve Visual Processing in LD & Dyslexic Children

February 19th, 2009 2009-02-19T21:41:26-08:00 2009-02-19T21:41:26-08:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

20 quick and easy activities to help your child improve their visual processing.

3 Simple Steps Done Regularly = Success in Reading

January 29th, 2009 2015-01-24T01:21:42-08:00 2009-01-29T20:23:01-08:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie TerryBonnie Terry

I was in a business class yesterday and this quote was discussed regarding business. The conduct of successful business merely consists in doing things in a very simple way, doing them regularly, and never neglecting to do them. Quoted by: William Lever of Lever Brothers Think about this. Isn’t this also true of reading, whether […]

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