Notes From Lexi

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

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...