May 7, 2022
At Novaread, we work with families across Nova Scotia who are motivated to invest in their children’s education and overall wellbeing. We do this through the diagnosis and remediation of language-based learning difficulties. Whether a child is struggling with reading, writing, or math — or all three — our goal is to find the root […]
May 31, 2026
“By the time we even get to the first question, we’re both already exhausted” When Homework Becomes the Worst Part of the Day Avoiding homework is one of the most common struggles parents report. It’s easy to assume it’s laziness or lack of discipline — but that’s rarely the case. If you are seeing a […]
Thank you for reaching out with a call or an email. We will get back to you shortly and the hope is we can schedule a time to speak on the phone so we can gather up some information, answer your questions and see how best we can help out. Welcome to Novaread’s Literacy Program […]
“It seems like the books they are reading are basically memorized…” When Reading Confidence Hides a Decoding Gap Signs Your Child Is Memorizing, Not Actually Reading – Can recite a memorized book but stumbles on a new one.– Relies on familiar routines but freezes when faced with a new type of problem.”– Avoids challenges, refusing to attempt […]
“We practice and practice…but the next day, it’s like we never did it” Many children are bright and capable yet spend far too long on simple math tasks. Parents often notice finger counting, skipped steps, or slow homework completion. Signs Your Child Is Struggling to Retain Math Facts – Your child still counts on fingers […]
December 8, 2025
“My child can read the words……but nothing sticks” When Fluent Reading Hides a Comprehension Gap Some children read every word correctly but then struggle to answer even simple questions about the passage. It can feel puzzling: they’re fluent on the surface, yet comprehension just isn’t sticking. Signs Your Child Reads Well but Struggles to Comprehend […]
November 27, 2025
“House becomes horse. Farm turns into from.” You have likely seen it happen: Your child looks at a word, pauses (or maybe doesn’t), and makes a guess based on the first letter. Sometimes the guess makes sense in the sentence, but often it doesn’t. It can be confusing to watch. You know your child is […]
“It shouldn’t take this much effort for him to succeed.” Does this sound familiar? You watch your child work tirelessly, knowing they are bright and capable, yet the results don’t seem to match the effort. It is heartbreaking to watch, and frustrating to experience. The truth is, this struggle isn’t about laziness, lack of intelligence, […]
August 12, 2025
At Novaread, we specialize in evidence-based, individualized instruction to help students build essential skills in literacy, expressive and receptive language, and foundational math. Our programs — Seeing Stars®, On Cloud Nine®, Visualizing and Verbalizing®, and LiPS® — are supported by extensive research and have a proven track record of success in helping students reach and […]
February 24, 2025
Math can be a tough subject for many children, and as a parent, it can be heartbreaking to see your child struggle with math and begin to dislike school as a result. If homework turns into a daily battle or your child avoids anything math-related, you’re not alone. Many children face difficulties with math, not […]
November 8, 2023
Navigating the educational journey for your child can be challenging when you find yourself confronted with more questions than answers. As children engage with the demands of the classroom, they are called upon to employ a set of foundational skills, primarily revolving around literacy, math, and language. The Three Core Skill Areas Educational Assessments Evaluate […]