“If a child memorizes ten words, the child can read only ten words, but if the child learns the sounds of ten letters, the child will be able to read 350 three-sound words, 4,320 four-sound words, and 21,650 five-sound words.” (Kozloff, 2002). This is why learning to decode words is so much better than tryingContinue reading “28.5.22 Reading – Decoding and Syllables”
Category Archives: dyslexia
Mental Health Awareness Week 9.5.22
I think most of us have days when we don’t feel we are good enough or cannot get things right. If we have other difficulties or problems, then these feelings can multiply. Low self esteem is especially common in those who have specific learning differences and these individuals and their familes can often feel veryContinue reading “Mental Health Awareness Week 9.5.22”
2.5.22 Phonics, Training and Zooms
I hope you all had a lovely Easter. These months are rushing past and I can’t believe it is May already. This week, I wanted to chat about phonics, training (both for the student and the professionals), touch typing and some zoom visits from Puffin authors. It is useful to explain to individuals when toContinue reading “2.5.22 Phonics, Training and Zooms”
28.3.22 Reading and spelling cards
Last week, I was asked if I could explain more about teaching using reading and spelling cards as these are an important part of a dyslexic reading and spelling programme, but can actually be used for all children. Reading and spelling cards have proven to be effective to help all learners read and spell, becauseContinue reading “28.3.22 Reading and spelling cards”
Dyslexia and Nessy 8.3.22
International Women’s Day Today is International Women’s Day and on the British Dyslexia Association’s youtube channel, dyslexia amabassador Adelle Tracey shares what this day means to her. Nessy I regularly use the fabulous Nessy computer programme when working with students who find reading or spelling tricky and Nessy.com really advocate for dyslexic individuals. The companyContinue reading “Dyslexia and Nessy 8.3.22”
World Book Day- March 2022
Here we are, ready (or may be not!) for World Book Day this week in the UK. It is often tradition for school children to dress up as their favourite book character and over 100 countries participate in World Book Day, when children of all ages come together to share the joy of reading forContinue reading “World Book Day- March 2022”
‘Twosday’ 22.02.2022
I can’t let today go past without posting a blog about today’s date written 22.2.22 or 22.02.2022, both of which are palindromes as the numbers read the same forwards and backwards. When the numbers are on a digital clock or screen, the date is also an ambigram as it can be read the same upsideContinue reading “‘Twosday’ 22.02.2022”
The Dyslexic Brain 16.2.22
We are all unique and our brains determine some of our strengths and weaknesses. The brain is divided into two hemispheres and each hemisphere is in charge of the opposite side of the body, so the right cerebral hemisphere receives sensory input from and directs movement on the left side of the body, while the leftContinue reading “The Dyslexic Brain 16.2.22”
Training and Tricky Spellings 6.2.22
Spelling Tricky Words (common exception words) Tricky words (common exception words) need to be sounded out as much as possible to read and spell using known grapheme/phoneme correspondence. However, they all have some ‘tricky’, irregular part which needs to be learned off by heart. The words to, too and two all sound the same andContinue reading “Training and Tricky Spellings 6.2.22”
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