Wow, that week went quickly! Life always seems to rush by, so I really liked this quote I saw earlier this week, which stated ‘You should spend at least 20 minutes a day out in nature………….unless you’re too busy, in which case make it one hour!’ Keep safe and well.
STRATEGIES TO HELP SEGMENT FOR SPELLING
This week I have been using the duplo blocks a lot to help the children with spelling. First the child needs to identify how many phonemes are in the word they want to write (see Phonological awareness section) and choose the large block with the correct number of studs. Then they need to write a grapheme on each single block until the word is completed. Finally, they write the whole word on the bottom large block. All the different ages seem to enjoy completing this activity and it really helps them to distinguish the different phonemes in the word.
Strategies to help write numbers
Some children reverse numbers and so I have included some photos to demonstrate how to use a strategy to help learners remember which way the numbers should go. It is a simple, but effective method of drawing around the thumb on the non-dominant hand. The numbers 1 and 6 sit on the thumb, 2 and 3 hang on it, 4, 5, 7 and 9 fit in the gap between the thumb and first finger with 5 then curling around the thumb and finally, the thumb points to where the circles join for the number 8. All numbers are written from the top of the number. This strategy especially helps with the number reversal, because it is impossible to go past the thumb for the incorrect formation on some of the numbers. For the left handed learner, just turn the right hand over i.e. palm up and follow the same format.
FREE design competition, zoom sessions and touchtyping
This looks interesting………
Join Dyslexia Scotland and the team at Creative Briefs and take part in a real design competition! Are you imaginative? Do you think you could design the next best thing to help the environment? Use your creative skills to join us over three weeks (every Saturday) and your design could be chosen to come to life! You will meet our team of tutors and designers and learn the design process real designers use. Show off your creative skills and take part in our competition. To take part you need to join us on Zoom on these 3 days:18 September 10 – 11.45am, 25 September 10 – 11.45am and 2 October 10 – 11.45am.You won’t be put on the spot – it’s not like school! We will have breaks and we promise it will be good fun! This is for young people with dyslexia aged 9+. To ask any questions please email lena@dyslexiascotland.org.uk Book your free ticket through Eventbrite, Dyslexia Scotland, the direct link can be found on https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-briefs-online-event-for-young-people-tickets-170176108321?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
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Finally, I have added on the new Spelling Rule 8, which is for the spelling ‘dge’ or ‘ge’ at the end of a syllable.
Have a good week everyone! 🙂 PJ
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