A New Curriculum

A couple of months ago, I had a "chance" meeting with someone who may have changed Miss M's life.  I say "chance" because I actually believe that God put the right person in my path that day to help me.  For a long time, Miss M has struggled with her reading, spelling, and handwriting.  No curriculum or teaching technique has fixed these issues for her.  She has improved, especially this year with more one-on-one time, but she has still been struggling.  


So, the day I met a lovely woman at a pizza restaurant and found out she had a son with dyslexia, I began asking her questions.  I confess I was ignorant about dyslexia, and she gave me so much information.  When I got home and started researching dyslexia, I was blown away.  Many of the signs and symptoms of dyslexia fit my daughter.  My "dyslexia angel" had directed me to the Susan Barton website, and I stayed up a good portion of the night watching her videos and taking notes about my daughter.  The next day I spoke with three friends and relatives (all teachers), who agreed with my observations.  I knew my daughter needed a new plan of action, and I felt like the Lord had placed this information before me as a gift.  


We are now using the new curriculum geared toward dyslexic children.  Miss M has very much enjoyed the program and has finished the first level.  She has been motivated, focused, and positive about our work.  It is like a breath of fresh air.  I can't wait to continue the curriculum with her.