Dyslexia

Dyslexia Awareness Week for Pupils

Support for Learning have planned a variety of activities for pupils, which will take place during PHSE, to raise awareness of Dyslexia:

S1/2

  • Dyslexia Scotland – Children’s Presentation (Attached to email)
  • Video Clip – ‘See dyslexia differently’ (Use link below)

https://unwrapped.dyslexiascotland.org.uk/create-and-share/videos/see-dyslexia-differently

  • Dyslexia is known as a ‘hidden disability’. ‘Hidden dyslexia’ colouring activity is attached to the email, print the number required for your class and ensure you have colouring pens/pencil at the ready. The worksheet can also be download from:

https://unwrapped.dyslexiascotland.org.uk/create-and-share/images/hidden-dyslexia-colouring-in-postcard

 

S3/4

 

S5/6     (For seniors we are encouraging a more independent approach particularly for the first activity which requires the use of computers/ipads)

  • Access Dyslexia Unwrapped https://unwrapped.dyslexiascotland.org.uk/ a website for children and young people with dyslexia aged 8-18. Direct the pupils to 13-17 years where they will find articles and information about living with dyslexia including; passing your driving test with dyslexia, mental health and self-esteem, studying and exams, a guide to my mysterious dyslexic quirks, what is it like with dyslexia. Individually or in pairs/groups read through the various topic areas.
  • Read the messages from our ‘Young Ambassadors’ and watch the associated video clips unwrapped.dyslexiascotland.org.uk/info-and-support/young-ambassadors. If you cannot access the video clips they can be found in staff share/ public/ dyslexia/ambassador clips. This lesson can be done individually or as a whole class.
  • Famous People Quiz (see attached). An additional information sheet is attached with quotes from the famous people which can be given out AFTER the quiz has been attempted.

  Additional Activities

  • So, you’ve got dyslexia… what is it anyway

http://www.unwrapped.dyslexiascotland.org.uk/info-and-support/so-youve-got-dyslexia-what-is-it-anyway

  • Dyslexia – it’s NOT an illness

https://unwrapped.dyslexiascotland.org.uk/info-and-support/dyslexia-its-not-an-illness

  • Just for Fun/Wired Differently

https://unwrapped.dyslexiascotland.org.uk/just-for-fun