Practical Activities and Ideas for Parents of Dyslexic Kids and Teens
Engaging activities for dyslexic learners' educational success
Gavin Reid author Michelle McIntosh author Jenn Clark author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published:21st Jan '22
Should be back in stock very soon
This workbook offers parents over 70 accessible activities to support dyslexic children, enhancing their reading, writing, and emotional wellbeing.
In Practical Activities and Ideas for Parents of Dyslexic Kids and Teens, parents will find over 70 engaging activities designed specifically for children and teens with dyslexia. These activities aim to enhance fundamental educational skills such as reading, writing, spelling, and executive functioning, while also addressing essential aspects of emotional wellbeing. The authors, who are seasoned practitioners in the field of dyslexia, have created a resource that is both practical and accessible, ensuring that parents can easily implement these ideas in their daily routines.
The book emphasizes the importance of tailoring learning experiences to meet the unique needs of dyslexic learners. Each activity is crafted to be dyslexia-friendly, allowing children to engage with the material in ways that resonate with them. This focus on individual learning styles not only boosts academic skills but also fosters self-esteem and positive educational experiences. Parents will appreciate the clear guidance on how to support their child's progress while enjoying the process of learning together.
Practical Activities and Ideas for Parents of Dyslexic Kids and Teens serves as an essential toolkit for parents looking to empower their children. With an emphasis on motivation and engagement, this workbook is a valuable resource for nurturing the potential of dyslexic students, ensuring they have the support necessary to thrive both academically and emotionally.
Practical Ideas and Activities for Parents of Dyslexic Kids and Teens is immediately useful for any parents with dyslexic kids and teens and actually would also be useful for most schools to have too. You can see it has been written by authors with extensive first-hand knowledge and experience.
Packed with an easy-to-read style with imaginative ideas to engage each young person. Many require few resources or any expensive kit. It is a sure-fire winner.
This book clearly outlines specific strategies that can be used in the classroom and at home to successfully support children who experience the challenges of dyslexia. As a parent and educator, I found the book to be extremely helpful in answering my questions while also providing fun and exciting ways to help my child feel more successful when reading and writing. -- Alysha Philip, Vice Principal, Teacher and Parent
Written by experienced practitioners, this book offers 70 parent friendly and highly engaging activities to support primary and secondary age students with dyslexia in an era of increased emphasis on home tutoring and remote learning. Structured but also accessible, there are clear explanations of why the activity is important and how to carry it out. It helpfully covers not just literacy skills but also provides activities that promote neglected but important domains such as motivation, resilience and executive skills.
-- Dr Valerie Muter, Consultant Paediatric NeuropsychologistA book for children at all levels. If they're really struggling, look for the nuggets in here to help them progress. If they don't want to work, here are ways to turn work into fun. If they're enthusiastic learners, read about how you can help them flourish. And if they can never remember their PE kit - there are plenty of ideas for that too.
-- Margaret Rooke, Author, Dyslexia is my Superpower (Most of the TISBN: 9781787757615
Dimensions: 276mm x 214mm x 16mm
Weight: 560g
192 pages