Meet Shantell Berrett

Author Since: 2009-05-26 17:02:30

Shantell Berrett has a B.A. in English specializing in reading and dyslexia. She has three wonderful kids ages 13, 11, and 7. Her 11 year old son has dyslexia and is the reason she works in this field in writing, research and educating in schools and at home. Visit her website at http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com.

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Shantell Berrett's Articles:

Davis Dyslexia and Phonics Instruction

How the Davis Method and systematic phonics instruction work together to help dyslexics.

How to Help Your Struggling Reader

Using these tools and suggestions you can ensure success for your struggling reader. Success leads to greater self-esteem, which provides hope that creates joy and opens doors for these students to ensure their future happiness and success.

The Importance of Directional Tracking When Reading

When someone asks us, “How is your vision?”, we may respond with something like, “Great! It’s 20/20.” What we are essentially answering is simply how clearly we see things; there is so much more to vision and processing than what we see.

Lesson Plans and Homeschooling

The importance of lesson plans and structure for homeschoolers. How sequence and explicit instruction are important.

Dysgraphia and Sequencing

How dysgraphia relates to dyslexia and how sequencing affects both.

Empowering Readers

Empower readers by teaching them how to apply decoding and comprehension strategies to text. This offers a simple guide and how to effectively apply these skills and become an efficient reader.

Six Ways to Refuel This Summer

What would music sound like if there were no rests? Rests provide a break, add dimension, and empower the actual notes, adding emphasis and meaning to the music.