Aoife Daly

Just because you don’t see my anxiety and trauma doesn’t mean it’s not there.

Just because you don’t see how hard it is for my child to do do things that are easy for a neurotypical child doesn’t mean it isn’t there.

What do you do when family doesn’t understand your child’s neurodivergence?

Real question: how are we feeling about Flashes as an IG alternative?

When your child is struggling with reading or if you just want to help build a world where ALL kids can read like me, this podcast is ALWAYS the first step I recommend.

It’s an easy way to learn why we’re in this literacy crisis and how we can get out of it.

What if you stopped trying to be what people wanted you to be and started just being yourself? Even if that’s weird and awkward.

I love that for you. We just moved, and it was a visiting pediatrician. It took a long time for me to come to terms with ADHD in a world that caters to the neurotypical, so it was hard. I had been hoping to be affirmed and supported.

It’s hard to advocate for your child and trust your mom self when you’re going through tough stuff.

That’s how I’m feeling right now.

I just wish I could find a pediatrician who’s positive about neurodivergence and homeschooling.

How have you dealt?

Today I’m reminded of Anna Gillingham’s quote,
“Go as fast as you can and as slow as you need.”
I find I have the tendency to go too slow in our homeschool, the desire to know every concept had been mastered.
…And in the process boring my ADHD son.
How about you?

We know there’s a science behind teaching ALL kids to read, so why are we STILL in a literacy crisis?

It’s not (only) because of the pandemic …

Too many people have chosen to ignore the research, many times being sneaky about it.

Too many curriculums chose profit over helping our kids read.

How did we get into this literacy crisis in the first place?

Colleges that train teachers
chose to follow educators with philosophies of how reading should be taught.

Not based on research.

But now we can now look into the brain and see what the most effective way to teach ALL kids to read.

Really Great Reading trainings have been my favorite. I’ve done a few. On Zoom, super informative and very helpful. Let me know if you find any good ones too😊

How can you help end the literacy crisis when you’re not a teacher?
💗 Learn about the science of reading (how ALL kids learn to read)
💗Take free trainings
💗Advocate for change & teacher training
💗Clear up misconceptions

Thank you. I have a lot of Thich Nagy Hanh books; I’ll find them and read them again.💗Being compassionate to myself hat b en the hardest thing

I’ve been going through a rough patch…for years.
And now I’m dealing with separation, divorce, and all the emotions that come with that…and I’m struggling. So…
What are your best book recs for healing and/or cozy reads?💗

This week was a snow week.
We use All About Reading in our homeschool, and this week my goal was to make reading practice fun.
So I made my own reading cards game!🙌🏼

Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong There's an idea about how children learn to read that's held sway in schools for more than a generation — even though it was proven wrong by cognitive scientists decades ago. Teaching methods based on...

Here’s a secret…it’s not because of the pandemic. Or at least that’s not the real reason….
I encourage you to listen to the podcast Sold A Story as a first step🎧

features.apmreports.org/sold-a-story/

Reading Scores Fall to New Low on NAEP, Fueled by Declines for Struggling Students A third of 8th graders and 40 percent of 4th graders did not meet a "basic" reading level.

Have you heard how reading scores are still declining according to the nation’s report card (US)?
Yes, it’s dismal…but you CAN do something about it. Yes, even if you’re a parent, not a teacher
www.edweek.org/leadership/r...

When your son deletes your Threads app because he’s mad…
And you’re kid of upset but kind of thankful too…
Good-bye, Threads 👋🏼
Hello BlueSky🤭

I’ve been having a really rough time due to a personal crisis.

So this is your friendly reminder: your mental health matters.

Unfollow, block, hide ads, snooze accounts/groups (on all platforms) that make you feel small or less than.

You matter💗

Finished my first audiobook today on Libby🎧
Realizing I prefer physical books most times📚
I get too distracted to pay attention😬

Remember…
Reading is rebellion
Literacy is activism

That’s why we’re advocating for evidence based reading instruction so that ALL kids can read

Friendly reminder in these crazy times:
Joy is an act of resistance💗

If you’re wondering why I’m so passionate about teaching kids how to read and the science of reading (and why you should be too), this is why ⬇️

An early chapter book for newly independent readers about a family called to the Northern California where wildfires rage to help people and animals in danger.

Let’s talk books to help our kids understand and process the California’s wildfires.

Wildfire Rescue by Rekha Rajan from Scholastic’s early reader line, Branches and is good for newly independent readers who are Magic Treehouse fans.

To everyone affected by the wildfires…you are in my thoughts💗

I’m completely unrelated news, we just got a PS5. Give me all your tips, tricks, and musts!

YouTube video by Atlanta News First Why states have banned a once popular way to teach children to read

Reading Recovery? They’re coming for you next…
ICYMI…
m.youtube.com/watch?v=hXIC...

I was today year’s old when I realized my audiobook progress on Libby is saved when I have to return it and check it out again.
I don’t have to find my place again?! What is this magic?!

I don’t drive (I’m a public transit kind of girl), but listening to a book while walking or grocery shopping (yesterday) or doing tasks around the house? Perfection. Audiobooks may be the new podcasts for me

I feel you. All the local homeschool communities I’ve found in my area (north of Seattle) are religious. Even a local homeschool FB group didn’t feel safe because it had too much religious content.

I’m the same way…except about 75% are just in my head.,.I need to start writing them down