Learning never ends. Our brains do not turn off when the school bell rings. It's important to keep this in mind when working with your child, whether she attends school during the day or is educated in a homeschool environment.
Many kids who struggle in school are relieved when the day ends. The last thing they want to do when they get home is more "school work." But the truth is, troubled readers, such as those with dyslexia, often benefit from additional reading help that they may not be able to get during the school day.
There are plenty of after-school reading supplements and games available to keep your dyslexic child learning once the lessons have ended. Supplementing your child's learning with fun activities or games not only reinforces the concepts and keeps the brain working, but provides fun family time, as well.
One of the easiest ways to supplement a dyslexic child's reading is with a collection of easy-to-read books. Books with vivid pictures and illustrations work well, especially for younger children. Great places to inexpensively (or even freely) obtain books like these include local thrift shops, yard sales, book fairs, and, of course, the library. Many libraries also provide a used book bin featuring their throwaways. It's easy to find free reading material.
The library is also a great place to find works in other reading formats-like audiobooks and videos. You can have your child read a particular book during school lessons and then listen to the audiobook recording. Try checking out the video version or movie based on the book. This gives you an opportunity to discuss the similarities and differences between the two. Many libraries also feature reading programs that your child can participate in.
Family reading nights are another great idea for supplemental reading. Everyone in the family commits to taking time out to reading a favorite book. Vary this based on your family's needs and interests. One time, have everyone read silently, but together. Another time, take turns reading from the same book and have a discussion about the book when you are finished.
In addition to books, provide your child with other reading materials such as magazines, comic books, word finds, or puzzle books. Many teachers and parents get stuck in the idea that "real reading" means reading a book. The use of word games and mind puzzles absolutely exercises the brain and reinforces sound-letter relationships and sight-word recognition.
Finally, an abundance of supplemental reading resources can be found online. Everything from engaging stories to reading games can be found for nearly any age, grade, or reading level. These can be especially useful for dyslexic learners since they are generally more visually appealing.
If you have a child with dyslexia or another learning disability, you may want to look into Verticy Learning as a way to help your child learn. Verticy specializes in home-based curriculum for struggling readers and utilizes many multisensory techniques.
Verticy is a joint learning initiative of Calvert School and Jemicy School. Rekindle your student's love of learning with Verticy. You can learn more about Verticy Learning at http://www.verticylearning.org/ or visit Calvert School at http://homeschool.calvertschool.org/
Many kids who struggle in school are relieved when the day ends. The last thing they want to do when they get home is more "school work." But the truth is, troubled readers, such as those with dyslexia, often benefit from additional reading help that they may not be able to get during the school day.
There are plenty of after-school reading supplements and games available to keep your dyslexic child learning once the lessons have ended. Supplementing your child's learning with fun activities or games not only reinforces the concepts and keeps the brain working, but provides fun family time, as well.
One of the easiest ways to supplement a dyslexic child's reading is with a collection of easy-to-read books. Books with vivid pictures and illustrations work well, especially for younger children. Great places to inexpensively (or even freely) obtain books like these include local thrift shops, yard sales, book fairs, and, of course, the library. Many libraries also provide a used book bin featuring their throwaways. It's easy to find free reading material.
The library is also a great place to find works in other reading formats-like audiobooks and videos. You can have your child read a particular book during school lessons and then listen to the audiobook recording. Try checking out the video version or movie based on the book. This gives you an opportunity to discuss the similarities and differences between the two. Many libraries also feature reading programs that your child can participate in.
Family reading nights are another great idea for supplemental reading. Everyone in the family commits to taking time out to reading a favorite book. Vary this based on your family's needs and interests. One time, have everyone read silently, but together. Another time, take turns reading from the same book and have a discussion about the book when you are finished.
In addition to books, provide your child with other reading materials such as magazines, comic books, word finds, or puzzle books. Many teachers and parents get stuck in the idea that "real reading" means reading a book. The use of word games and mind puzzles absolutely exercises the brain and reinforces sound-letter relationships and sight-word recognition.
Finally, an abundance of supplemental reading resources can be found online. Everything from engaging stories to reading games can be found for nearly any age, grade, or reading level. These can be especially useful for dyslexic learners since they are generally more visually appealing.
If you have a child with dyslexia or another learning disability, you may want to look into Verticy Learning as a way to help your child learn. Verticy specializes in home-based curriculum for struggling readers and utilizes many multisensory techniques.
Verticy is a joint learning initiative of Calvert School and Jemicy School. Rekindle your student's love of learning with Verticy. You can learn more about Verticy Learning at http://www.verticylearning.org/ or visit Calvert School at http://homeschool.calvertschool.org/
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