Dyslexia impacts on literacy and the ability to process and remember information – which is why reading, writing and spelling are tricky. Dyslexic children are often bright, and may be able to explain things verbally but battle to get their ideas on paper. Here’s 11 tips to help your dyslexic child’s literacy journey.
Dealing with Dyslexia: Reading Skills
How can you help dyslexic children with their reading skills? And how old should children be when they learn to read? We chatted to Annelize Clark OT and Teacher at Bellavista SHARE, a remedial school in Johannesburg for her insights.
Children love scary stories, almost as much as they love funny stories. This bestselling kid’s horror series will send shivers up your spine! The books follow children who find themselves in scary situations, usually involving ghosts, monsters, and other supernatural elements. Goosebumps books are perfect for readers age 9-12 who are looking for a thrilling, yet age-appropriate, read.
Tumi and her twin cousins try to help Gogo win a cooking competition in this hilarious book by local author Salamina Mosese for age 6-9 year olds. The second book in the Gogo’s Spaza series.
Here’s Hank and Hank Zipzer are a series of books about a young boy with dyslexia, featuring easy-to-read font, simple funny stories, and memorable characters. Hank finds school a challenge but he always tries his hardest, whether he’s helping out his younger sister, standing up to the class bully, or getting into—and out of!—trouble with his two best friends.
Meet Pinch Perkins – a 12 year old witch waiting for her magic to declare itself – and on a detective mission to find the cure to her mum’s enchanted sleep spell. Whirlwind adventure, magic spells and humour abound.
This is a yummy collection of easy recipes inspired by animals and the bush for children aged 6 – 12. A perfect gift book for aspiring chefs.
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