What Is the “Letterbox” in the Brain?
What Is the “Letterbox” in the Brain? The letterbox is a spot in the left fusiform called the Visual Word Form Area (VWFA); it learns to recognize written words almost instantly, freeing mental energy for comprehension. How the Letterbox Supports Reading Rapid Word...
Precision Medicine for the Brain: How SOAR Customizes Literacy Intervention
Precision Medicine for the Brain: How SOAR Customizes Literacy Intervention In the world of medicine, we’ve entered the era of Precision Medicine, an approach that transforms healthcare by tailoring treatments to an individual’s unique genetic makeup....
What Is Orton-Gillingham? A Multisensory, Structured Literacy Approach
What Is Orton-Gillingham? A Multisensory, Structured Literacy Approach Orton-Gillingham (O.G.) is a structured, multisensory, and explicit approach to teaching reading, writing, and spelling. It is particularly designed for students with dyslexia and other reading...
🧠 How SOAR Builds Strong Literacy Foundations for All Learning
🧠 How SOAR Builds Strong Literacy Foundations for All Learning Literacy is the foundation of all learning, influencing a child’s ability to excel in every subject. At Strands of Accelerated Reading (SOAR) in Buffalo, NY, we believe that strong foundational literacy...Strands of Accelerated Reading
S.O.A.R. is the life long dream of Suzanne Pollutro, an educator of 15 years, with NYS certifications in PK – 6th Elementary Education, Literacy, Bilingual / ENL, and in SBL/SDL Administration.
“I hope that you will consider allowing me to partner with you in the education of your most precious treasures – your children. I will work hard to earn your trust and to ensure your children become skilled readers, and more!”