A typical letter/email from a worried mum: I am sure many mothers out there can relate very well! "Brief History - I have been aware that something hasn't being 'right' for a few years, Unfortunately there isn't a lot of Support or people who know...
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Dyslexia and Spelling
Spelling Just a few interesting words you'll see: don't: bont judge: juj stuff: suf by: duy size: sise because: becas thinks: feks .... and the list goes on. This is a real example from a very bright 7-year old who is now doing extremely well, a...
What Can I Tell My Child to Feel More Confident About Their Dyslexia?
What can I tell my child to feel more confident about their dyslexia? Depending on their age, using appropriate examples, explain the gift that their way of thinking comes with. My own passion about the abilities of that mindset probably helps, but...
Why ‘because’, anyway
Words that don't have a picture - or at least not a clear one - are often very tricky for dyslexics to understand. They may be able to read these words, especially the short ones like 'a', 'on', 'for' - but if you asked them what these words mean,...

As a Teacher, What Can I Do With Children Who Are Hyperactive and Distract the Rest of the Class?
What to do with hyperactive children in the classroom? Discourage the use of stimulants, such as Ritalin, even if it’s tempting. There are healthier and more supportive activities that would help them. When a child displays signs of hyperactivity,...
How Can I as a Teacher Help a Dyslexic Student?
I am a teacher and don't know how I can help the children in my
 class who show signs of Dyslexia? Again, like for parents, it comes down to understanding the mind set, 
embracing their differences, rather than putting tags on them that
 usually...
Humour Corner: Why Teachers Drink
Hard to believe, but these are actual answers of students - and explain why teachers drink: Â Â Â Q. How is dew formedA. The sun shines down on the leaves and makes them perspireQ. What causes the tides in the oceansA. The tides are a fight between...
Reading and Intelligence
Did you know that reading only fifteen minutes a day exposes you to 1,000,000 words a year? Awesome! Not all new words of course, but who knows one millions words anyway? Not even Shakespeare and he has the most prolific knowledge of words ever.
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