It is important for dyslexic learners to engage in frequent over learning activities which follow a structure.<\/p>\n
Activities should be short, varied and multi-sensory.<\/p>\n
Care should be taken to ensure that instructions are clear and accessible and that independent tasks are achievable.<\/p>\n
The resources and activities below have been developed with this in mind to help provide dyslexic learners with suitable home learning.<\/p>\n
Glasgow Dyslexic Support Service Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n Getting Started<\/strong><\/p>\n Information and resources for Getting Started, the GDSS cumulative and structured phonic programme can be found on the Glow Blog:\u00a0https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/dyslexiagccgdss\/phonics\/phoneme-grapheme-links\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Shapes & Sounds on the website:\u00a0http:\/\/www.gdss.glasgow.sch.uk\/PlainText\/PlainText.aspx?SectionId=274d4742-cf67-437d-ae7c-abe3b43e1464\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Please watch the teacher’s guide to this companion programme at:\u00a0https:\/\/youtu.be\/TYF4mYdyws4<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Phonics Overlearning<\/strong><\/p>\n Overlearning resources at a consonant blend and digraph level can be found on the Blog:\u00a0https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/dyslexiagccgdss\/phonics\/digraphs\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n 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.\u00a0 Ideas for home learning re consonant digraphs can be found on the website:\u00a0http:\/\/www.gdss.glasgow.sch.uk\/PlainText\/PlainText.aspx?SectionId=eb5e1d9a-a572-441a-9146-ddeb13101af3\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Phonological Awareness<\/strong><\/p>\n It is important for all learners to develop this, but perhaps of particular concern are the learners in the early stages\u00a0who are still developing these essential phonological awareness skills.\u00a0 Information for teachers and ideas for developing phonological awareness\u00a0are\u00a0available on\u00a0the blog<\/p>\n https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/dyslexiagccgdss\/phonological-awareness\/\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Please also refer to the website which has activities for home learning.\u00a0http:\/\/www.gdss.glasgow.sch.uk\/PlainText\/PlainText.aspx?SectionId=8c723bf8-fddc-4f70-93c0-9e72b301c5af<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Reading\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Dyslexic learners might still be in the early stages of reading and struggle to do it independently. It is important that they are still\u00a0provided\u00a0with\u00a0the opportunity to enjoy the written word. An ideal situation is where they\u00a0are regularly\u00a0listening\u00a0to\u00a0stories\u00a0being read to them by someone\u00a0else. Alternatively, they can enjoy listening to\u00a0a story through talking books and websites where each story is being read.\u00a0 There are examples of these\u00a0on the website.<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.gdss.glasgow.sch.uk\/PlainText\/PlainText.aspx?SectionId=ee1ac230-2886-4dbc-884c-3017eed380d9\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n It is still important for dyslexic learners to continue to practise\u00a0reading\u00a0independently.\u00a0 Bear in mind the\u00a0five finger\u00a0rule.<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.gdss.glasgow.sch.uk\/PlainText\/PlainText.aspx?SectionId=e6a28ffd-eaf6-4883-bcf8-343b602305d8\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Further\u00a0advice for teachers can be found on the glow blog\u00a0https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/dyslexiagccgdss\/applying-phonological-awareness-phonics-reading-spelling\/\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Spelling\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Please refer to the glow blog for advice and information for teachers\u00a0https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/dyslexiagccgdss\/applying-phonological-awareness-phonics-reading-spelling\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n You will find some activities for home learning on the website\u00a0http:\/\/www.gdss.glasgow.sch.uk\/PlainText\/PlainText.aspx?SectionId=de3a0ddc-df3e-4aaa-a06b-803d2a1be85e<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n This is an opportunity for dyslexic learners to consolidate spelling rules that were taught earlier this session.<\/p>\n ICT<\/strong><\/p>\n These videos on the blog explain ways to support dyslexic learners with the iPad.<\/p>\n https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/dyslexiagccgdss\/the-bigger-picture\/organisation\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Developing keyboard skills remains a vital skill for dyslexic learners.\u00a0 If they have access to a keyboard at home they can use BBS Dance mat\u00a0https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/topics\/zf2f9j6\/articles\/z3c6tfr<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Maths\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The website has a range of games which can be used to consolidate a range\u00a0of mathematical concepts.<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.gdss.glasgow.sch.uk\/PlainText\/PlainText.aspx?SectionId=9c30ad14-74fb-4344-b05c-4ba0f34ff032<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Other Suggested Websites<\/strong><\/p>\n Doorway Online \u2013 has excellent accessible resources including phonics, spelling, maths and touch typing. Please note some activities will only run on Windows not iPads.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.doorwayonline.org.uk<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Books for All \u2013 free downloadable Electronic books are available for dyslexic learners to use text-to-speech on ipad or laptop to listen to a novel.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.booksforall.org.uk\/home<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Books for Topics\/Storytime Online \u2013 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.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.booksfortopics.com\/storytime-online<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Twitter: @DyslexiaGCC<\/p>\n 5Clues<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to recognising dyslexia<\/p>\n Apps<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for Dyslexia<\/p>\n Build<\/span><\/a>\u00a0your own Learning Toolkit – Dyslexia Unwrapped<\/p>\n Build<\/span><\/a>\u00a0your own Learning Toolkit – Sandwood Primary School<\/p>\n Dyslexia<\/span><\/a>\u00a0– Sandwood Primary School<\/p>\n Famous<\/span><\/a>\u00a0Dyslexics<\/p>\n What<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is Dyslexia? – Dyslexia Unwrapped<\/p>\n Handwriting<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Phonics<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Phonological<\/span><\/a>\u00a0Awareness<\/p>\n Indoor<\/span><\/a>\u00a0Rhyme Games<\/p>\n Outdoor<\/span><\/a>\u00a0Rhyme Games<\/p>\n Spelling<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Syllables<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Glasgow Dyslexic Support Service (GDSS) Support<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n GDSS<\/span><\/a>\u00a0activities<\/p>\n Reading<\/span><\/a>\u00a0activities to do with your child<\/p>\n