Dyslexia
CENTER
NEWS
First Grade Small Group celebrates perfect spelling homework pages by
putting mustache stamps to good use. Practicing spelling words by
writing words from dictation builds confidence and cements both the
word and the finger sounding process in the student’s head.
Choosing Oral Reading Material
What is the end goal?
Discovering the great story inside a
book is a game changer for a dyslexic
child. This discovery converts reading
from a chore to a pleasure, because the
story is interesting enough to make the
work worthwhile.
Gage your child’s interest
Choose a book with a subject that is
interesting to your child. A quick visit to
the public library will reveal many
choices, some of which should pique
your child’s interest. It is worth the time
to find an appealing book, since your
child will be spending a good bit of time
working through it. Giving your child
some input in the book choice may also
boost cooperation when it is time to
read.
How hard is hard enough?
Choosing reading material that is
challenging enough to be good practice,
yet easy enough for the child to catch
the story is a delicate balance. A good
rule of thumb is to pick a book where the
child does not have to stop and sound
more than 10 words per page. Material
that is easy enough to read will help
your child build fluency and catch on to
using appropriate vocal expression.
Buddy read with your child
Sitting with your child in a pleasant,
quiet place and sharing the book
together so you read a page and he
reads a page can create a love of
reading and an association between
reading and being close to you. Reading
the book with your child allows you to
show how to read with expression, and
gives you the opportunity to ask
questions which clarify the story line or
define unfamiliar words.
Parent Forum Dates
Plan now to attend all of our Parent
Forum meetings.
September 21, 2015
November 9, 2015
February 8, 2016
April 18, 2016
Meetings are at the Cub Campus
LLCA classroom teachers joined with other north Alabama educators at the Cub Campus for
the first of two weekends of training about how to use the Orton-Gillingham approach in their
classroom. This approach is great to help all students, and is a particular help to our dyslexic
learners. The teachers gave up their Friday afternoon and evening as well as all day
Saturday to take advantage of this training opportunity. The training for these LLCA classroom
teachers was funded by a gift from the Bonner family and the LLCA School board. Many
thanks to the teachers for giving up 2 weekends to take the classes,and for those who
provided the funding!