Homschool resources for dyslexia
Homeschooling a child with dyslexia has become increasingly popular as parents seek a more tailored approach to education. Traditional schools may not always provide the necessary direct and systematic instruction for dyslexic children, making homeschooling an appealing alternative.
However, it also presents unique challenges, particularly when searching for appropriate resources. However, many children who are homeschooled thrive because of the one-on-one attention they receive and the personalized learning they can enjoy.
The most suitable homeschooling program for dyslexia often involves the use of an Orton-Gillingham reading curriculum, which is structured, multisensory, and repetitive, focusing on the connection between letters and sounds. Multisensory teaching activities, such as writing with various textures and incorporating movement, can enhance learning for dyslexic children.
Your child may require additional time and repetition to achieve mastery of essential reading and spelling skills. However they will be able to progress at their own pace, allowing for the necessary repetition and practice to accommodate their unique learning needs.
Homeschool resources: the list!
Fortunately, there are numerous resources available to assist homeschooling a child with dyslexia. The list below is only a drop in the ocean to what is available – but provides a great start! Click the links to purchase.
Touch-type, Read and Spell (TTRS) – We have tried many different touch typing course for all of our kids. While this is not a free course, it is without doubt the best one we’ve tried and well worth the money. It follows the Orton-Gillingham (multi-sensory) approach and helps kids to read as well as touch-type.
Readability – This is a great program for anyone homeschooling a child with dyslexia. Readability prompts your child to read aloud and offers real-time pronunciation correction. If they encounter difficulties, a simple tap on the speaker icon allows Readability to read the selected passage or word aloud. By automatically selecting appropriate reading material, Readability optimizes learning and reduces reading challenges. With vibrant illustrations and engaging grade-level stories, your child will be motivated to learn and improve their reading skills.
Toe-By-Toe – This book is designed for anyone who finds reading difficult. We used it with Ella and I can’t recommend it highly enough. Over 25 years of fieldwork went into the development. This research ensures that it really is easy to use and so very useful. What’s more, you don’t have to be trained to use it!
Enchanted Learning – This site offers free learning resources, lesson plans for homeschoolers and worksheets.
Physical resources:
Dyslexia Outside-the-Box: Equipping Dyslexic Kids to Thrive This is a great book for all homeschooling parents if one or more of your kids have dyslexia. It contains fun, easy tips and ideas for teaching as well as encouragement and advice. (#ad)
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Learn to Read for Kids with Dyslexia: 101 Games and Activities to Teach Your Child to Read This book features some fun exercises to help kids (aged 7-12) with dyslexia to improve their reading skills (#ad)
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Finding My Superpower: A book for dyslexic thinkers This is a great book for kids. “Rather than teach them to see the world as it is, what if we inspire them to be who they were born to be… world changers.” (#ad)
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C-Pen reader
The C-Pen Reader functions much like a scanner but is designed in the shape of a pen. Its main purpose is to provide word definitions and read text aloud, primarily aimed at aiding individuals with dyslexia and other reading challenges, both children and adults alike. Operating it is straightforward – simply glide the pen across printed text. To order a C-Pen Reader, click here. (#ad) [amazon box=”B015OL7VNS”]
Homophones Flashcards
Mastering the English language is already a challenging task. Introduce dyslexia into the equation, and it can feel insurmountable! Dyslexic children have unique learning styles. As previously noted, employing a multi-sensory approach significantly enhances their retention of specific grammar concepts. Flashcards serve as an excellent tool for visual learners to grasp homophones—words that share pronunciation but differ in spelling. Click here to order set 1 and/or set 2 today. (#ad) [amazon box=”B00AUALMUW, B00AUHE95K”]
Coloured overlays
Colored overlays offer a beneficial solution for children who find it difficult to read black text on white paper. This challenge is often experienced by children with dyslexia, but it can be easily addressed with colored overlays. For full A4 sheets, click here and click here for smaller paragraph overlays. (#ad) [amazon box=”B085XHQW8P”]
Guided reading strips
Guided reading strips help readers concentrate on the sentence they’re reading without being distracted by surrounding words on the page. This focused approach is especially crucial for children who perceive letters on the page as ‘dancing,’ ‘moving,’ or ‘blurring,’ as it allows them to engage with small sections of text at a time. The 12-piece collection found here is great as for adding fun to reading and ideal for early readers (5-7 year olds). However the 16-piece collection is perfect for slightly older children (8-10 year olds) (#ad) [amazon box=”B07QS3ZRJ8, B09B9JH1V6″]
For more information on providing a dyslexia friendly classroom environment click here and for tips on how to teach a child with dyslexia, click here.
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