Edublox Explained in a Nutshell
Learning is like building a house. The first step is to lay a foundation. Unless there is a strong and solid foundation, cracks will soon appear in the walls, and with no foundation, the walls will collapse. In the same way one needs to lay a proper foundation before it becomes possible for a child to benefit from a course in reading, writing and arithmetic...
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20 Facts and Myths About Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a frustrating and often embarrassing problem in our world of high-tech communications. Edublox compiled a list of 20 facts and myths about this learning disorder.
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Edublox Learner of the Year Winners 2021
The Edublox Learner of the Year competition is an annual event that seeks to award the learners who have achieved remarkable results in terms of their academic performance and personal growth.
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Dyslexia: Symptoms, Causes and Solution
The extreme viewpoints about dyslexia make it difficult for parents to know how to best help their child. On the one side of the debate there is the group that believes dyslexia is a condition that cannot be cured, but endured and on the other extreme there are those who say diagnoses of dyslexia is a complete waste of time.
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Meet Schanece van Deventer, Manager at Edublox Krugersdorp
There are people who can support you -- you are not alone. I want parents to know that your child’s academic journey doesn’t end with a diagnosis of a learning barrier. Together, we can help them reach their full potential.
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Identifying Legitimate Reading and Learning Help – Four Quick Tips
Edublox specialised reading, maths and learning services share four important tips on finding reading and learning support for a child to help parents get ahead of the 2022 school year.
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Dyseidetic versus Dysphonetic Dyslexia
The prominent characteristic of dyseidetic dyslexia, also called visual dyslexia, is the inability to revisualise the gestalt of the word. Dysphonetic dyslexia, on the other hand, is associated with auditory-processing difficulties.
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What Is Dysphonetic Dyslexia?
Children whose reading difficulties relate to auditory-processing weaknesses have been called auditory dyslexics or dysphonetic dyslexics. They tend to have good visual processing skills, but have difficulty remembering letter sounds, analysing the individual sounds in words, and blending sounds into words.
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14 Facts and Myths About Dyslexia
Where does the term dyslexia come from? How common is the problem? Is dyslexia tied to IQ? Does the dyslexic’s brain differ from the normal reader’s brain?
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Meet Marike van der Westhuizen, Educational Practitioner at Edublox Pretoria North
“I believe that helping children to read, write, spell and learn relieves pressure on all fronts and creates a calm and peaceful learning environment, which is paramount in helping a child realise their full potential. I’m honoured that I can add value to my community by helping in that process,” she adds.
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Meet Jonelle Uijs, Owner at Edublox Lephalale
“I believe that every child has the potential for greatness; we just need to equip them with the right tools to help them realise their dreams and aspirations.”
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