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Grateful to do Work I LOVE to Support Kiddos and Families
As I see fall’s splendors abound in reds, yellows, oranges; feel the cool crisp air; smell dewy leaves- I feel such gratitude for all of...
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Nov 15, 20231 min read


A Phoenix Rising-Redefining Oneself
I write this blog because it's that time of year for parent/teacher conferences and progress reports. If your child is struggling in...
saramattia1313
Oct 16, 20231 min read


What does the process to request school-based evaluations for my child look like?
So many times parents come to me asking about what the process looks like to seek evaluations for IEP/504 plans for their children; this...
saramattia1313
Sep 12, 20232 min read


Back to School: Huddle Up Team Meeting
As a new school year dawns, it can be an important time to bring your child’s team together to huddle up and develop an effective game...
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Aug 10, 20231 min read


Why I LOVE Summer Camp!
My Learning Farm summer camps are filled with fun, animals, adventures, new experiences, games, crafts and farm life. I LOVE meeting new...
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Jun 26, 20231 min read


Summer Skills Building
Summer is a time for kiddos and families to relax, unwind, make memories and...it can also be an important time for a struggling student,...
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Jun 12, 20231 min read


So Hard to Say Goodbye
The end of the school year is always so hard for me to say goodbye to students who graduate from structured literacy, complete explicit...
saramattia1313
May 25, 20231 min read


Learning Multiplication & Division Facts-a Struggle?
Learning multiplication and division facts can be challenging for some students. For those students the amount of classed homework time...
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Apr 20, 20231 min read


My Heros: Orton and Gillingham
When I first started on this journey with my own children, I kept hearing the names Orton and Gillingham come up in conversations, on...
saramattia1313
Mar 26, 20232 min read


Why I LOVE Farm Classes
I pour my heart and soul into My Learning Farm Classes because teaching kids about the importance of agriculture, our natural world...
saramattia1313
Mar 5, 20231 min read


Fill Your Child's Love Cup
As Valentine's Day approaches, I often think of the most important job of a parent...to fill your child's LOVE cup! I am grateful to do...
saramattia1313
Feb 10, 20231 min read


Spelling Struggles?
Does your child struggle with spelling? Many parents assume that since their child can read, they can spell well. However, this is not...
saramattia1313
Feb 4, 20231 min read


Consistency is Key for Neurodiverse Learners
Neurodiverse students need consistently delivered services to achieve to their full academic potential. Consistency matters most to...
saramattia1313
Dec 29, 20221 min read
Advocacy: The Power to Support Families Through the IEP/504 Process
Navigating special education and beginning the IEP and 504 Plan process is daunting for parents and families. I remember the mounds of...
saramattia1313
Dec 13, 20221 min read


The Fear I Left Behind-A Daughter's Journey Through Dyslexia and Dyscalculia
I hate being different from my peers; this difference has always been with me, like a big bag I drag along throughout the day. The bag is...
saramattia1313
Oct 5, 20225 min read


A Parent’s Journey Through Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Dysgraphia
A you may know, my children were both diagnosed with learning disabilities at young ages. Ava in third grade, which is the national...
saramattia1313
Sep 22, 20222 min read


Why is my Kid Obsessed with....?
I hear from so many parents of children with Dyslexia that their child has tunnel vision for one subject and one subject only. My son and...
saramattia1313
Aug 30, 20222 min read


Back to School: Start with Open Parent-Teacher Dialogue
Back to school can be an anxious time for parents of students with learning challenges or suspected learning disabilities…but it doesn’t...
saramattia1313
Aug 21, 20221 min read


Why is Structure Important for Students?
I work with students with learning challenges and one thing I know for sure is this population of students, and most students in general,...
saramattia1313
Jul 23, 20221 min read


Classroom Accommodations to Level the Playing Field for Struggling Students
Struggling students often tell me that HATE school because they know their skills don’t match those of their peers no matter how hard...
saramattia1313
May 15, 20221 min read
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