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”
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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”
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”
16.12.21 Merry Christmas!
Christmas is coming….. This week is my last blog post before Christmas, Therefore, I just wanted to add some Christmas items and last minute information. This year, more educators worldwide have started to teach reading skills based on the Science of Reading research, which has proven to be really effective. Assistive technology continues to beContinue reading “16.12.21 Merry Christmas!”
9.12.21 Proposed Dyslexia Bill
This week, the MP Matt Hancock proposed a new Dyslexia Bill for all primary aged children in the UK to be screened for dyslexia. This Bill has now passed through the first stage in the Commons and Matt Hancock’s speech is available to watch on Parliament Live via the direct link https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/1f5ec3c7-be92-4d7a-a6d2-59c4491e17e8?in=14:05:06. This proposed DyslexiaContinue reading “9.12.21 Proposed Dyslexia Bill”
1.12.21 This is Dyslexia
This week I share my recommendations of books about dyslexia, sessions to support the dyslexic learner and offers from Nessy for great dyslexic programmes to help with reading and spelling. Kate Griggs Last week I read the really interesting book ‘This is Dyslexia’ . This book was published in 2021 and is written by KateContinue reading “1.12.21 This is Dyslexia”
24.11.21 Phonics and Nessy offers
I have been a bit puzzled the last few weeks as the British Dyslexia Association (BDA) recently started a petition asking the government to acknowledge that the sole use of a systematic, synthetic phonics teaching programme does not meet the needs of all students, especially those with dyslexia. As I have studied with the BDA,Continue reading “24.11.21 Phonics and Nessy offers”
15.10.21 Structured Literacy and Science of Reading
Well, as I mentioned in my previous blog, last week I received an email from Mike Jones, who is the CEO and founder of Nessy.com and he approved of my blog, suggesting that I use this platform to also share my understanding of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy. Nessy and other dyslexic programmesContinue reading “15.10.21 Structured Literacy and Science of Reading”
8.10.21 Neurodiversity
October is a time to make more people aware of neurodiversity. Don’t forget to look at the ‘Dyslexia’ page on this site for more information and videos (such as the one below from the British Dyslexia Association). Watch and share these videos (including some from famous celebrities) to help promote a better understanding of dyslexia.Continue reading “8.10.21 Neurodiversity”
25.9.21 Reading and Spelling
Well, this has been quite a week. On Tuesday, I had the wonderful news that the Nessy educational company had posted a link to this site on their facebook page, telling their followers to check out my blog as it was ‘filled with information and teaching tips’. Wow! My blog has now had over 500Continue reading “25.9.21 Reading and Spelling”
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