1st December 2023 During the beginning of December 2020 I wrote the below post. Its strange reading back on it now, what a bizarre time we were all experiencing during ‘Covid lockdown’. Dyslexia and Phonics Fast track 3 years later, I reflect that my love of the escapism the ‘story world’ provides helped me enormouslyContinue reading “It’s December”
Tag Archives: Dyslexia
Words and Me books
24th November 2023 I return after a 3 year absence to announce the launch of my new adventure! I continue to champion books and help all children access the Story World. I have become an independent Usborne Partner. Today sees my website go live and I am having a virtual Launch party from now untilContinue reading “Words and Me books”
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?”
Confidence with Dyslexia
9th April 2021 Would you describe yourself as a confident person or do you lack self assurance? I would probably say I am something in the middle of the two depending on the specific task at hand. Imagine if, from a very early age, you feel a ‘failure’ after being continuously confronted with adverse eventsContinue reading “Confidence with Dyslexia”
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyspraxia
26th March 2021 People often ask me “Why do they give the most complicated of words to describe conditions where people struggle with words?” As with any complexities of the English Language it all seems to be a consequence of the rich history of our language. The many differing people who have been in powerContinue reading “Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyspraxia”
World Book Day
World Book day 2021 and Audiobooks. Share a Story together
Phonological awareness and Spoonerisms
A look at the use of spoonerisms to assess a child’s phonological awareness skills.
Dyslexia- sequencing and repeated patterns
5th February 2021 How has Childrens Mental Health Week gone for you? I hope you found some time at some point of the week to talk, slow down and reconnect. To continue, maybe have a look at a selection of books which have been chosen to build young people’s empathy https://www.empathylab.uk/2021-read-for-empathy-collections. Also to help inContinue reading “Dyslexia- sequencing and repeated patterns”
Dyslexia – Draw on your strengths
Celebration of inspiring and successful dyslexics in the field of story telling and illustration.
Dyslexia and Expressive language
29th January 20201 Todays post is all about raising awareness for Children’s Mental Health week starting on Monday. Have a look at this link for details: https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/ The theme is ‘Express yourself’ “Expressing yourself is about finding ways to share feelings, thoughts, or ideas, through creativity. This could be through art, music, writing and poetry,Continue reading “Dyslexia and Expressive language”
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