Notes From Lexi

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What Early Elementary School Parents Can Look Forward to During the Month of December Welcome back! Lexi here, founder of ODL. Each month, I share a simple guide to help you know what to expect in school — so you can confidently support your child and stay ahead of celebrations, routine changes, and learning goals. December is a month filled with joy, anticipation, shorter school weeks, lots of excitement…and plenty of opportunities to support your child’s learning in small,

What Early Elementary School Parents Can Look Forward to During the Month of November Welcome back! Lexi here, founder of Open Door Learning (ODL). Every month, I share a simple guide to help you know what to expect in school. This way, you can confidently support your child and stay ahead of communications, celebrations, and learning goals. November is filled with gratitude, shorter school weeks, seasonal excitement, and big moments for your child’s learning. Here’s what you

Part 2: Why the Science of Reading Matters for the Classroom (and How Kids Actually Learn to Read!) Welcome back! In Part 1, I shared a bit about the “Big 5,” or the skills every reader should have and why this research matters for your child. Today, we’re going into an early elementary school classroom (PreK-2) to see what this research actually looks like in action and why it’s a game-changer for kids learning how to read. Reading Instruction in the Classroom So, what does

Part 1: The Science of Reading, Explained (Just for Parents!) If you’ve heard your child’s teacher mention the “Science of Reading” lately, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most talked-about topics in education right now — and for good reason. The Science of Reading (SoR) is changing how schools teach kids to read, grounded in decades of research about how the brain learns. But what does it actually  mean? And why does it matter for your child? Let’s break it down together,.

What early elementary school parents can look forward to during the month of October. Welcome back! Lexi here, founder of ODL. A part of...

Opening doors for parents, unlocking learning for kids. My name is Lexi and I am the founder of Open Door Learning . After years of working in schools, I saw how much is expected of parents—and how little support they are given to navigate it all. Report cards, curriculum, and classroom expectations can feel like another language, and too often parents are left feeling unsure of how to help. I started Open Door Learning to bridge that gap, giving families the clarity, conf