📚 Parent Resource List

Some of Our Favorite Books, Sites, and Tools for Supporting Learning
This list is not all-inclusive and will be updated regularly as we find new and useful resources.

🔤 Understanding How English Spelling Works

• Structured Word Inquiry – A comprehensive introduction to how spelling makes sense

• Dyslexia and Spelling by Kelli Sandman‑Hurley

• Beneath the Surface of Words by Sue Hegland

• Backpocket Words by Gail Venable

• Stanley and the Wild Words – A children’s book about language and curiosity

• Kingston Word Works – Dr. Peter Bowers – Research and materials on SWI

• Real Spelling Toolbox – Advanced educator tools for understanding English spelling

• Rebecca Loveless – Structured Word Inquiry coaching and videos

• The Literacy Dr. – Tools and professional development focused on how written English works https://www.theliteracydr.com/

🧠 Executive Function, Learning Differences & Advocacy

• Smart but Scattered Teens by Peg Dawson & Richard Guare

• Executive Function Summit – Annual event with top experts

• Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt – A novel that highlights strengths beyond reading struggles

• Lights On Learning Resources – Parent-friendly insights on literacy and learning

• Video: Why Spelling Out Works Better Than Sounding Out – A helpful explanation for parents

➕ Math and Multisensory Learning

• Marilyn Zecher – Multi‑Sensory Math expert

• Jump Math – Free math resources by grade level

• Mary Beth Steven Resources – Literacy and math tools

📝 Teaching and Learning Tools

• Teaching How the Written Word Works – Collection of deep dives into spelling, including multisensory & morphological approaches

• The High Frequency Word Project – Available on Amazon

• The High Frequency Word Project: https://www.thehfwproject.com/

• Can Do Kids Academy – Fine motor, handwriting, and developmental support

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