http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com Welcome to the Reading Horizons at Home RSS Feed, home of the Discover Intensive Phonics for Yourself reading system for Home Use! Reading Horizons at Home is recognized nationwide as a leader in home use literacy for both children and adults. We strive to bring you the most up-to-date information and research on Literacy, Learning and Reading. Use these resources to learn more about how to help the struggling reader in your life. Learning Disabilities Dyslexia Reading Home School Education en-us Copyright 2010, Reading Horizons http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/images/athome_logo_sm.jpg http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com Welcome to the official home of the Discover Intensive Phonics for Yourself reading system for Home Use! Reading Horizons at Home is recognized nationwide as a leader in home use literacy for both children and adults. http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/news/reprint/reading-horizons-helps-local-job-seekers.aspx Reading Education Professional Development Davis County Clipper News Report on how Reading Horizons announced a reading program to help individuals obtain literacy levels necessary for their jobs.More > Mon, 8 Feb 2010 9:23:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/top-5-reasons-to-improve-your-reading-skills.aspx Reading Education Professional Development Every part of finding and keeping a job requires basic reading and writing skills. More than 20% of adults read at below a 5th grade level. Increase your chances of landing employment in this tight job market and suffereing economy with improved reading and writing skills. Reading Horizons can help you succeed!More > Wed, 20 Jan 2010 9:05:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/dyscalculia.aspx Reading Education Learning Disabilities Dyscalculia is a language and visual processing disorder that affects a person's ability to understand the meaning of numbers and apply math principles to solve problems. Learn more about dyscalculia and the most effective ways to treat it.More > Thu, 7 Jan 2010 10:34:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/fluency-and-phonics.aspx Reading Education In education, 'fluency' is a buzz-word that gets thrown around with a lot of weight. This article explains what fluency is, how a reader becomes fluent, and ways to help foster fluency in reading with readers of all ages. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:55:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/teaching-reading.aspx Reading Education Reading Horizons at Home has created a page dedicated to teaching reading with free online resources for parents and teachers alike. Here you'll gain access to our Online Teaching Workshop, an online tool that can help you become better at teaching reading as well as give you effective and fun ideas for your lessons. You can also find online activities and printable worksheets to use throughout your curriculum. Let us help you succeed in your reading instruction. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 8:35:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/reading-programs.aspx Reading Education Reading Horizons at Home has created a page to help you know what to look for in a reading software program, and what questions to ask before you buy one. You'll also learn about the most effective way to teach reading and why Reading Horizons is the best choice when it comes to computer-based reading programs. If you have questions or concerns about what to buy, you need to check out this page. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:15:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/multimedia/video/video_adult-illiteracy-in-the-us.aspx Reading Education This short video from CBS News shows that a troubling report released by the Education Department suggests that a shocking number of Americans can barely read. One in seven American adults lack sufficient reading skills. Seth Doane reports. CBS - January 9th, 2009 (2 min.) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:39:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/job-performance-skill-booster.aspx Reading Professional Development Education Has the uncertain economy and job market created a desire and need for you to improve your job skills? Do you need to improve basic skills, such as reading and writing, just to find employment? Has insecurity in your current job or desire to advance within your company created the need for you to improve your skills? Reading Horizons is the perfect solution for professional development. Our Orton-Gillingham based phonics software is specifically designed for adult learners who struggle with reading, especially those with a language processing disorder such as Dyslexia. The Reading Horizons software allows you to lean independently from the comfort of your own home. Tue, 7 Dec 2009 9:12:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/orton-gillingham.aspx Reading Education Reading Horizons at Home has created a page dedicated to providing information on the Orton-Gillingham method for teaching reading. This page explains what the Orton-Gillingham approach is, where it came from, and how it can help any student learn to read and spell. You'll also find a video documentary on how an Orton-Gillingham reading program is taught in the classroom. If you're looking for information on Orton-Gillingham, you need to check it out. Wed, 2 Dec 2009 15:29:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/reading-activities.aspx Reading Education Reading Horizons at Home has created a page dedicated to reading activities that you can do at home or at school to help reinforce the concepts of reading, spelling and writing. You'll find a number of fun and effective ways you can help stimulate a desire and love for reading. From free online resources that help to build vocabulary and teach reading skills, to printable worksheets you can download and print for additional practice. If you're looking for creative ideas and fun reading activities, you need to check it out. Thu, 29 Sep 2009 9:55:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/dyslexia.aspx Learning Disabilities Reading Dyslexia Education Dyslexia is a common reading disability that affects an estimated 10% of the U.S. population. Reading Horizons at Home has created a Dyslexia Help Center page on their website to answer any questions or concerns people might have about dyslexia. Here you will find information about dyslexia and current research, how to tell if you, or someone you know, has it, and the best ways to treat it. If you have questions about Dyslexia, you've come to the right place. Thu, 22 Sep 2009 16:41:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/orton-gillingham-history.aspx Reading Programs Reading Education This brief history of the Orton-Gillingham method explains how the teaching methods of Dr. Samuel Orton and Dr. Anna Gillingham came together. It also talks about why the Orton-Gillingham method works so well for struggling readers and those with dyslexia and other learning disorders. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:35:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/most-effective-way-to-teach-reading.aspx Reading Programs Reading Education Researchers have concluded that the most effective way to teach reading is through a synthetic phonics-based program that teaches the skills necessary to break down and manipulate the sounds that make up words. The Reading Horizons and Discover Intensive Phonics program use this exact method to teach reading. Tue, 6 Oct 2009 11:19:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/davis-dyslexia.aspx Dyslexia Learning Disabilities Reading Education Ron Davis, author of The Gift of Dyslexia, offers extensive insight into overcoming the learning disability of dyslexia, but there's still something missing...Discover Intensive Phonics provides the interactive, visual and explicit teaching methods that help to overcome dyslexia and other learning disorders. Thu, 1 Oct 2009 9:10:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/esl-discover-intensive-phonics.aspx ESL Reading Education The reason why Reading Horizons proves to be such a great reading program for ESL/ELL students is because it is an interactive, multi-sensory, systematic, and sequential bottom-up approach to teaching that enables students to build decoding, encoding and pattern recognition skills for tackling the English language. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:15:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/auditory-processing-disorder.aspx Learning Disabilities Reading Education APD is a language processing disorder where individuals have trouble processing sounds, particularly with the sounds associated with speech. Read about APD, common symptoms, and little tips and techniques for parents and teachers that can really help out at home and in the classroom. Tue, 8 Sep 2009 13:52:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/signs-and-symptoms-of-dyslexia.aspx Learning Disabilities Reading Education Have you ever wondered if you or your child had Dyslexia? This article dives into the common learning disorder and what early signs to look for in your children. It also gives tips for parents and educators on how to identify dyslexia symptoms. Tue, 1 Sep 2009 11:46:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/fall_back_into_school.aspx Reading Education The term 'Autumn' comes from a Latin word meaning 'the harvest time of plenty'. Is your child prepared with the reading skills to reap a good harvest of knowledge this school year? Reading Horizons can help students of all ages get the most out of the school year. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 9:11:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/archive.aspx Reading Newsletters Reading Horizons at Home Newsletters are full of useful information about education and how you can help the struggling reader in your life. Don't worry if you missed any of them because you can find them on our Web site in the Newsletter Archive section. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:38:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/executive-functioning-and-dyslexia.aspx Reading Learning Disabilities Research has shown a strong correlation between Dyslexia and deficits in short-term memory and executive functioning in the brain. Read about how learning disorders like dyslexia affects more than just reading and writing. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:22:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/resources.aspx Reading Games Downloads Try any of our Free Learning Resources and find out what makes Reading Horizons different than other phonics-based, reading software programs. Sample a Skill, Try our Online Workshop, or play one of our 'Fun with Phonics' learning games. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:31:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/dysgraphia-and-sequencing.aspx Reading Learning Disabilities Dysgraphia is a learning disability similar to Dyslexia that involves language-processing. This article discusses the common signs of dysgraphia and ways to treat it. The best tools to overcome learning disorders like these are phonics-based reading programs that are sequential, systematic, and explicit. The Reading Horizons at Home and Discover Intensive Phonics at Home reading programs offer just that. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:44:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/lemonsforliteracy/featured_site/previous_spotlights/lance_f.aspx Literacy The Lemons for Literacy project was a success! We will be donating the Reading Horizons Software Package, a $199 value, to Lance F. of Utah. Come and Play Lemons for Literacy to help struggling readers throughout the world. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:30:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/lesson_plans_and_home_school.aspx Reading Homeschool Phonics A key to successful homeschooling is a well-structured lesson plan. Learn why they are important and what to look for when choosing one for your student. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:08:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/empowering-readers.aspx Reading Phonics One frequently asked question teachers and parents ask is how to help students transition the phonetic skills they are learning to their reading skills. This Article discusses different ways you can help them make that transition. Thu, 9 Jul 2009 11:41:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/what-makes-reading-horizons-different.aspx Reading Phonics This article points out the major differences and aspects of the Reading Horizons program that sets it apart from most phonics programs out there. Mon, 6 Jul 2009 10:05:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/books.aspx Reading 10 Effective tips for finding books your kids want to read. Wed, 1 Jul 2009 11:44:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/stress.aspx Reading Having difficulty reading can put added stress on your child at school and at home. Here are some tips to helping them cope with these feelings. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:29:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/connections.aspx Reading What are your hobbies? What are your interests? Reading books about things that you or your child has an interest in will help you both enjoy reading. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:29:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/promotion_poster_package.aspx Reading Promotional Here at Reading Horizons we have created a new poster package that contains all of our visual-aid learning posters and charts, our reference and tracking bookmarks and our Alphabet and Blends flipcharts to help reinforce what is being taught in the software. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 9:32:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/12-tips-on-raising-a-reader.aspx Reading 12 ways parents can help their children learn to love reading. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:45:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/struggling-reader-101.aspx Reading Interesting and effective ways to help your child overcome reading difficulties and show them that reading can be fun. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:30:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/documentary_orton_gillingham.aspx Orton Gillingham This short video shows how Reading Horizons, an Orton-Gillingham based program, is taught in a classroom setting. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:30:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/orton_gillingham.aspx Orton Gillingham Struggling readers flourish when exposed to structured, multi-sensory phonics instruction. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 9:41:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/orton-gillingham-approach.aspx Orton Gillingham What it is, how it helps, and who can benefit from it. A language-based, multi-sensory and structured method for helping struggling readers. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:20:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/six_ways_to_refuel_this_summer.aspx Reading Six fun ideas to help you and your kids enjoy this summer without getting burned out. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:32:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/whole-language-vs-phonics.aspx Phonics Ever wonder what the difference was between whole language vs. phonics? Read more about their history, how they are taught, and how we can find a balance in teaching reading. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:32:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/teaching-phonics-and-down-syndrome.aspx Phonics Find out the best strategies for teaching reading and writing to children with Down syndrome. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:28:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/making-summer-memorable.aspx Reading Reading Horizons software is an ideal solution to keep kids from falling behind in reading during the summer months. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 9:30:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/specific-language-impairment.aspx Learning Disabilities Read about specific language impairment (SLI) and other learning disabilities. Find out what you can do as a parent to help. Mon, 8 Jun 2009 9:40:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/starting_off_your_summer_right.aspx Reading Reading Horizons software can help your kids stay on top of school during summer. Be sure to check out our incentive promotions! Thu, 4 Jun 2009 13:40:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/report-chap.aspx Conference Home School Reading Horizons at Home was at the 2009 Christian Home School Conference. Were you? Read about our experience. Thu, 4 Jun 2009 15:40:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/autism-dip.aspx Phonics Autism Temple Grandin shares insightful information in teaching children and adults with Autism how to read. Mon, 18 May 2009 15:47:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/5-myths-about-dyslexia.aspx Dyslexia Busted or Not? The Top Five Myths About Dyslexia and the truth behind them. Fri, 15 May 2009 14:52:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/dip-for-good-readers.aspx Phonics Discover Intensive Phonics is designed and extremely effective for helping struggling readers, but what about good readers? Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:09:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/directional-tracking.aspx Reading Learn about the importance of directional tracking in reading and how Discover Intensive Phonics can help increase visual processing. Fri, 29 Apr 2009 16:28:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/accomodations.aspx Education Reading This Article discusses what accommodations are available at schools for children who struggle with reading and how parents can request them. Wed, 13 Feb 2009 12:35:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/downloads/brochure/adults_knowledge_of_phoneme_letter_relationships.pdf Phoncis This is an insightful article about how adults can have surprisingly low phonemic awareness. Read the research studies and see adult literacy in a different light. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:32:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/dyslexic_assessment/dyslexic_assessment.aspx Dyslexia If you are wondering, "Do I have dyslexia?," take this comprehensive assessment that tests dyslexia symptoms, phonemic awareness and decoding skills. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:00:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/dyslexia-explanation.aspx Dyslexia Research has proven that explicit, systematic phonics can actually help "rewire" the brain and can help dyslexic students learn to read. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:13:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/overcoming-dyslexia.aspx Dyslexia There are science-based solutions for overcoming dyslexia at every age. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:52:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/brain-patterns.aspx Dyslexia People with dyslexia show an abnormal pattern of brain function when reading. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:26:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/dyslexia.aspx Dyslexia Dyslexia is the most common learning disability, affecting nearly 10 percent of the population. Learn more about dyslexia and its causes. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:54:00 MST http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/downloads/brochure/signs-of-dyslexia.pdf Dyslexia This white paper contains tips for parents to identify dyslexia symptoms in their children. Clues are broken down into what to look for in reading behavior at every grade level. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:32:00 MST