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Three Ways To Give The Gift Of Reading

By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., for a teacher to refer a child for school-based testing so person is picturing in their mind. This develops reading
School Psychologist some teachers keep pushing kids along without getting comprehension. Older kids might like to listen and read
Give the gift of reading to the root cause. Come in for testing to give yourself along using Audible.
to your child this holiday understanding, peace of mind, and direction. If you are on We offer dyslexia, learning disability, and ADHD/ADD
season. Since reading is the fence about testing, first read Overcoming Dyslexia, testing. Learn more at JimForgan.com or call (561) 625-4125.
foundational for academic second edition by Dr. Sally Shaywitz.
success, your child’s Next, you can teach your child using a specialized
reading needs to be on or reading approach. The Barton Reading and Spelling Historical Seeds
above grade level. Here System was designed for parents and educators to use
are three ways you can help one-to-one with children. Learn more at BartonReading.
improve your elementary com. If you prefer, hire a specialized reading tutor to teach Of The Gardens
age child’s reading. your child since many kids work better with someone
First, trust your instinct and seek understanding. Most other than a parent. I have a list of professional reading
moms (and some dads) instinctively know their child’s tutors at JimForgan.com/tutor.
reading is behind. Teachers have good intentions but Third, provide a fun way to read. With your younger
repeatedly have a scenario play out when parents come child, build a pillow fort and read inside the fort. Create
to me even though the teacher says, “Don’t worry.” We a “secret” reading space, tree house, or unique area for
test and uncover the child has dyslexia. Honestly, smart reading. Regardless of age, read to your child. As you
kids compensate for weaknesses. Also, it’s a ton of work read aloud, periodically stop and discuss what each

John Keidis (far left) rides the sleigh with fellow
council members, from left to right, Linda Monroe, Don
Kiselewski, and Mike Martino aboard the City of Palm
Beach Gardens float in the 1983 Christmas in Dixie
Parade. The parade began in the parking lot at the
Twin City Mall and continued south on U.S. Highway
1 to Park Avenue, where it turned west, finishing at the
railroad tracks.

Mayor Don Kiselewski and Leonard Devine, director of
public works, pose with Miss Chief, the fire department’s
Dalmation, prior to departing in the Spirit Parade. The
parades were annual events in the late 1980s and moved
from the city hall property to The Gardens Mall.

For more seeds, see Images of America, Palm Beach
Gardens by Arcadia Publishing. The PBG Historical
Society’s mission is to collect, preserve and share the rich
history of the Gardens.
www.PBGHistoricalsociety.org

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