Just a quick update what is going on and what new resources and sites I have found this week for those who have difficulties with literacy or maths….. Latest News for SPLD Signs of dyslexia can be apparent from an early age and it is proven that the earlier a dyslexic individual has interventions putContinue reading “20.6.2022 Dyscalculia, Morph Mastery and Syllables”
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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”
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”
30.1.22 Reading
I am a little later than usual publishing this week’s blog. I have had a busy couple of weeks trying to sort out a rather large (and it was getting larger) ‘to do’ tray! I don’t know about you, but when I have things starting to pile up all disorganised, my brain also goes intoContinue reading “30.1.22 Reading”
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”
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