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”
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23.3.22 Dysgraphia
What is Dysgraphia? This week, I wanted to write a little about dysgraphia, which is characterized by writing difficulties and can occur on its own or alongside another learning difficulty such as dyslexia. So what does dygraphia mean? Dysgraphia is a Greek word. The prefix dys indicates that there is a difficulty and graph refers to producing letter formsContinue reading “23.3.22 Dysgraphia”
‘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”
2.2.22 RNIB Bookshare
An early blog post to make up for the late one last week! Here are details of a really useful webinar this week on Wednesday , 3rd February from RNIB Bookshare and Dolphin. RNIB Bookshare ensure that more people can read books in accessible formats. This includes helping dyslexic individuals who find it difficult accessingContinue reading “2.2.22 RNIB Bookshare”
21.1.22 Helpful websites
Printed Resources This week, I thought I would share a few useful websites for educators to help support pupils. First, here are the sites I use most for printed resources. For a range of excellent printables, including assessments, games and curriculum support, I recommend ‘Twinkl’ on http://www.twinkl.co.uk and there are various memberships available. However, ifContinue reading “21.1.22 Helpful websites”
Details of training course
THURSDAY, 20 JANUARY 2022 FROM 19:00-20:30 Supporting Dyslexic Students with Maths-with Judy Hornigold From £3 · Online event I have just come across details of an online training course ‘Supporting Dyslexic Students with Maths’ , which has been organised by West Yorkshire PATOSS. I thought it was too good to miss out on and wanted to letContinue reading “Details of training course”
15.1.22 Dyslexia Awareness
Dyslexia in the Classroom leaflet Hello, I hope you all had a good week. This week, some educators were asking about leaflets with details regarding general support in the classroom for their dyslexic students. As part of an assignment for my dyslexia course, I had to design a leaflet for teachers to help them toContinue reading “15.1.22 Dyslexia Awareness”
7.1.22 Reading and spelling rules
This week, just a few rules and strategies to help learners. The Suffix ‘ed’ The suffix ‘ed’ can make three different sounds /t/, /d/ and /id/. The new reader has to work out which sound the letters ‘ed’ are making after the root word in order to say the word correctly. Below are some waysContinue reading “7.1.22 Reading and spelling rules”
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