"At school every week we had a spelling test. At the start of the week I would take home a list of spellings to try to learn. I would work really hard trying to remember them, yet it never worked and every week I failed the test. What I did not know then is that I am dyslexic. Dyslexic children learn best by playing games and seeing pictures. For me to learn new spellings I needed to be taught them in a dyslexic friendly way" Dyslexic Mum
A dyslexic child may struggle to learn to read, write and spell new words. They learn best by using all their senses, this is called multi-sensory learning.
Dyslexic children can need to learn a new word up to 10 x times. Multi-sensory learning can help the child learn the same word in 10 different ways by:
1) Spelling Flash Cards: Use these flashcards to check that your child can spell basic words. They take just 10 minutes a day to use and come with rewards stickers. Shop now: 10 Mins per day Flash Cards Amazon
2) 2000 Spelling Words: This book is a great place to start for any child learning to spell. Get the top 2,000 words every child age 7+ should be able to spell. Shop now: 2,000 Words Every Child Amazon
3) Fun Spelling Game: This fun game will encourage dyslexic kids to think about how words are spelt, whilst having fun with the family. Shop now: IDEAL | Think Words Amazon
4) Magnetics spelling board: This magnetic white board comes complete with colour coded letters. Making it easy for dyslexic kids to practice spelling words. Shop now: BrightMax UK DESIGNED Magnetic Letters Amazon
5) 10 Minutes a Day Spelling Book Ages 7-11: Based on the National Curriculum, this spelling book has list of words that children from age 7+ learn in school. This book contains activities that take just 10 minute a day to help a dyslexic child learn longer words. Shop Now: 10 Minutes A Day Spelling, Ages 7-11 (Key Stage 2) Amazon
Try the "3 Word Spelling Bee" course below, for dyslexic children aged 8+. For parents/carers and teachers of dyslexic children.
Help teach a dyslexic child to spell 3 new words.
This easy to follow course will help you:
If you can teach a child to learn just 3 new words, you will have the tools to help them learn more. The activities below are designed to help you do this.
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The 3 activities take just 10 mins per day:
Remember the activities are to practise learning the words. The child may need to repeat them many times on different days. Before they can read, write and spell, all the new words.
Choose 3 new words from the list below for the child to learn, as taken from the 100 crucial word list.
You can choose to start learning just 1 word, or try to learn all 3 at once using the activities below.
If the child can already read, write and spell the words above. See more word lists below:
Practise spelling a new words 10 times using multi-sensory learning.
Practise writing the words in joined-up writing, to help the child remember the spelling.
Try using multi-sensory learning to help the child, use different coloured pens to write the words.
Use memory rhymes to help the child remember the new word spellings
Sing or say the rhymes 5-10 times to help the child remember the word spellings. You can do this over a couple of days.
The following course will help you learn how to help the child:
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