As Speech and Language Therapists we have expertise in supporting children who have speech, language and communication needs. Our video provides ways of supporting these children, who are likely to be struggling with the challenges of learning from home.
This is aimed at anyone who has to teach spellings. Spellings are generally harder than reading because they require recall. Reading requires recognition.
It briefly describes the stages before one starts to teach phonics, reading and spelling. The learners need to be really secure in their language ability, particularly their phonological awareness.
The 3 main stages are:
If the learner is able to manipulate phonemes such as using spoonerisms (king john becomes jing kohn) then they should be fully equipped for learning phonics, word reading and spelling.
Many dyslexics have a weak phonological loop and we need to help them strengthen it.
Alex talks about the really important people in her life and provides an activity for you to complete at home.
Alex uses a feelings board to tell us how she is feeling today. You can download a variety of feelings boards from her website http://www.speakingspace.co.uk.
Alex uses a feelings board to tell us how she is feeling today. You can download a variety of feelings boards from her website http://www.speakingspace.co.uk.