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Reading and Learning Research

Slow Reading in Children: How It Undermines Understanding

Some children read every word correctly but still struggle to understand what they have read. Often, the issue is not accuracy, but the effort required to read. This article explains how slow, effortful reading can interfere with comprehension and what to look out for.

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Apr 28, 2026Sue du Plessis
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Reading and Learning Research

Fluency vs. Decoding: Why Both Matter for Reading Success

Many children can read words correctly but still struggle to understand what they have read. The reason often lies in the gap between decoding and fluency. This article explains why both are essential for reading success—and what happens when one is missing.

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Apr 28, 2026Sue du Plessis
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Teaching Resources

Math Game to Practice Addition: Race to 20, 40, or 100

Race to 20 (or 40 or 100) is a simple but powerful number game designed to build counting skills, mental addition, and number confidence.

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Apr 23, 2026The Edublox Team
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Overcoming Learning Barriers: Ask Sue for Help

Will Reading More Improve My Child’s Reading? – Ask Sue

Will reading more improve reading skills? Expert advice on decoding, fluency, and why struggling readers need more than practice.

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Apr 22, 2026Sue du Plessis
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Dyscalculia and Math Difficulties

The 4 D’s: Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia & Dyspraxia

The 4 D’s—dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and dyspraxia—often occur together. Learn how they affect learning and what helps.

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Apr 21, 2026Sue du Plessis
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Cognitive Skills and Study Methods

What Is Working Memory and Why It Matters for Learning

Discover what working memory is and why it is essential for reading, math, and learning. Learn how weak working memory affects children—and what helps.

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Apr 21, 2026Sue du Plessis
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Cognitive Skills and Study Methods

Why Your Child Forgets What They Learn

Many children learn something one day and forget it the next. This article explains why—and what actually helps learning stick.

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Apr 21, 2026Sue du Plessis
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Reading and Learning Research

Why Phonics Alone Is Not Enough

Phonics is vital for learning to read, but it is not enough. Many children can decode words yet still struggle with fluency and comprehension. Reading also depends on language and cognitive skills, which phonics alone does not develop.

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Apr 20, 2026Sue du Plessis
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Overcoming Learning Barriers: Ask Sue for Help

Why Your Child Can Do Math With Help But Not Alone – Ask Sue

Your child understands math but struggles to work independently? Learn why this happens and how to reduce mistakes and build confidence.

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Apr 13, 2026Sue du Plessis
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Unusual and Amazing

Feral Children: The Story of Amala and Kamala

The story of Amala and Kamala is one of the most famous cases of feral children—but also one of the most debated. Explore the facts, claims, and controversy.

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Apr 12, 2026Sue du Plessis
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Overcoming Learning Barriers: Top Success Stories

From Struggling with Basic Math to the 98th Percentile: A Case Study

How structured cognitive and academic intervention helped one student overcome severe math difficulties.

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Apr 8, 2026Sue du Plessis
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Unusual and Amazing

What Are Feral Children? 15 Real Stories

What happens when a child grows up without human contact—and what it reveals about how we learn. Discover 15 real (and debated) cases of feral children and their impact on language development, brain growth, and early learning.

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Apr 7, 2026Sue du Plessis
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