17th June 2021 A few days ago the Queens birthday Honours list was announced. As stated within Gov.Uk: ‘Caring Nation’ ‘The Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2021 demonstrates the extraordinary efforts made by individuals in all four nations of the United Kingdom during the pandemic. The List includes those who have worked throughout the crisis, puttingContinue reading “A Creative Resilient Dyslexic”
Category Archives: Dyslexia
Football and Dyslexia
10th June 2021 This week ‘Football Fever’ has begun! With Euro 2020 beginning tomorrow, 11th June, there will be a month long non stop football watching madness in this household. Not by me I hasten to add, but I will be patriotic during the England matches. BBC and ITV will be sharing the broadcasting ofContinue reading “Football and Dyslexia”
Volunteering in the Dyslexia Community
4th June 2021 Volunteers’ Week is a time to say thanks for the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering. That week takes place each year between the 1st to the 7th June. This weeks blog is therefore dedicated to all those volunteers in the Uk and overseas that give their time toContinue reading “Volunteering in the Dyslexia Community”
Dyslexia: A different way of thinking
26th May 2021 How much do you really know about dyslexia? If you played the word association game, one person says a word and you say the first word that immediately comes to mind. What would your reply be to the word ‘dyslexia’? Give it a go, I would love to hear of your responses.Continue reading “Dyslexia: A different way of thinking”
Dyslexia and Science
21st May 2021 During this week we saw glimpses of spring weather and as I spent some time in Wales I was lucky enough to see some spring lambs up close. Spring must be a happy time to be a VET with the births of such creatures that seem to be a symbol of newContinue reading “Dyslexia and Science”
Dyslexia and Social Comparison
13th May 2021 Todays post is all about Self-belief, Confidence, Motivation and Positive Attitude. ‘The Grass is always Greener on the other side…’, ever heard of that saying? Comparing yourself or your life to others is a normal basic human instinct. It starts from an early age, think about a toddler who often thinks anotherContinue reading “Dyslexia and Social Comparison”
What are Homophones?
7th May 2021 Have you ever visited the BBC bitesize website? If not before lockdown, you probably have since? It’s a great resource whilst teaching children at home. Have a look at the link below for an easy description of a homophone. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zqhpk2p/articles/zc84cwx The origin of the word, as it often does, helps with itsContinue reading “What are Homophones?”
Does change cause fear or excitement?
1st May 2021 Another new month, new beginnings and possibilities. The garden is changing everyday which I enjoy. Change? Are you a person who embraces ‘change’ or fears it? Or a bit of both, depending on the type of change? On the One Show this week there was an interesting segment presented by the author/poetContinue reading “Does change cause fear or excitement?”
Pictures and Dyslexia
24th April 2021 After a trip to my nearest IKEA store this week I have decided to dedicate this weeks post to its founder, Ingvar Kamprad. You may not have heard of him before but the company would not be the household name as it is today without him. Not only due to his entrepreneurContinue reading “Pictures and Dyslexia”
Reflect on Charity
16th April 2021 His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral will take place on Saturday 17th April at St Georges’s Chapel, in the grounds of Windsor Castle. At 3pm BST, a nationwide minute’s silence will be held. A moment to pause out of respect to The Duke and to send silent condolences to hisContinue reading “Reflect on Charity”
Words-and-me 