It is important for dyslexic learners to engage in frequent over learning activities which follow a structure.
Activities should be short, varied and multi-sensory.
Care should be taken to ensure that instructions are clear and accessible and that independent tasks are achievable.
The resources and activities below have been developed with this in mind to help provide dyslexic learners with suitable home learning.
Glasgow Dyslexic Support Service Resources
Getting Started
Information and resources for Getting Started, the GDSS cumulative and structured phonic programme can be found on the Glow Blog: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/dyslexiagccgdss/phonics/phoneme-grapheme-links/
Shapes & Sounds on the website: http://www.gdss.glasgow.sch.uk/PlainText/PlainText.aspx?SectionId=274d4742-cf67-437d-ae7c-abe3b43e1464
Please watch the teacher’s guide to this companion programme at: https://youtu.be/TYF4mYdyws4
Phonics Overlearning
Overlearning resources at a consonant blend and digraph level can be found on the Blog: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/dyslexiagccgdss/phonics/digraphs/
These resources are suitable for learners who are secure with all their letter/sound links and although able to blend readily, require a high level of overlearning and revision. Ideas for home learning re consonant digraphs can be found on the website: http://www.gdss.glasgow.sch.uk/PlainText/PlainText.aspx?SectionId=eb5e1d9a-a572-441a-9146-ddeb13101af3
Resources to support consonant blends and learning at long vowel stage at home are coming soon so don’t forget to keep checking the website.
Phonological Awareness
It is important for all learners to develop this, but perhaps of particular concern are the learners in the early stages who are still developing these essential phonological awareness skills. Information for teachers and ideas for developing phonological awareness are available on the blog
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/dyslexiagccgdss/phonological-awareness/
Please also refer to the website which has activities for home learning. http://www.gdss.glasgow.sch.uk/PlainText/PlainText.aspx?SectionId=8c723bf8-fddc-4f70-93c0-9e72b301c5af
Reading
Dyslexic learners might still be in the early stages of reading and struggle to do it independently. It is important that they are still provided with the opportunity to enjoy the written word. An ideal situation is where they are regularly listening to stories being read to them by someone else. Alternatively, they can enjoy listening to a story through talking books and websites where each story is being read. There are examples of these on the website.
It is still important for dyslexic learners to continue to practise reading independently. Bear in mind the five finger rule.
Further advice for teachers can be found on the glow blog https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/dyslexiagccgdss/applying-phonological-awareness-phonics-reading-spelling/
Spelling
Please refer to the glow blog for advice and information for teachers https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/dyslexiagccgdss/applying-phonological-awareness-phonics-reading-spelling/
You will find some activities for home learning on the website http://www.gdss.glasgow.sch.uk/PlainText/PlainText.aspx?SectionId=de3a0ddc-df3e-4aaa-a06b-803d2a1be85e
This is an opportunity for dyslexic learners to consolidate spelling rules that were taught earlier this session.
ICT
These videos on the blog explain ways to support dyslexic learners with the iPad.
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/dyslexiagccgdss/the-bigger-picture/organisation/
Developing keyboard skills remains a vital skill for dyslexic learners. If they have access to a keyboard at home they can use BBS Dance mat https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zf2f9j6/articles/z3c6tfr
Maths
The website has a range of games which can be used to consolidate a range of mathematical concepts.
Other Suggested Websites
Doorway Online – has excellent accessible resources including phonics, spelling, maths and touch typing. Please note some activities will only run on Windows not iPads.
https://www.doorwayonline.org.uk
Books for All – free downloadable Electronic books are available for dyslexic learners to use text-to-speech on ipad or laptop to listen to a novel.
https://www.booksforall.org.uk/home
Books for Topics/Storytime Online – online storytimes for children to access freely at home. The QR codes in the document link to story readings on Youtube and all of the books chosen are read aloud by their authors and illustrators.
https://www.booksfortopics.com/storytime-online
Twitter: @DyslexiaGCC
5Clues to recognising dyslexia
Apps for Dyslexia
Build your own Learning Toolkit – Dyslexia Unwrapped
Build your own Learning Toolkit – Sandwood Primary School
Dyslexia – Sandwood Primary School
Famous Dyslexics
What is Dyslexia? – Dyslexia Unwrapped
Phonological Awareness
Indoor Rhyme Games
Outdoor Rhyme Games
Glasgow Dyslexic Support Service (GDSS) Support
GDSS activities
Reading activities to do with your child
Playing cards to support numeracy
https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/article/6093/Glasgow-Dyslexia-Support-Service
