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Welcome to the “Improve communication” course for dyslexic children. Learn how to help a dyslexic child to communicate and show they have understood instructions. Try these 3 activities they take just 10 minutes per day!
This easy to follow course will help you:
- Check if the child has understood instructions and classwork.
- Give the child the tools to easily show they are struggling.
- Help the child get ideas down on paper quickly and easily.
Dyslexic children can struggle to understand instructions and to communicate when are struggling. The activities below are designed to help the child communicate better.
Why do dyslexic children struggle with instructions?
To start, understand why dyslexic children struggle to follow instructions. A dyslexic child may not complete a task or activity due to difficulty understanding the instructions, as they struggle with:
- Verbal instructions
- Long words
- Lack of pictures
- Large chunks of information
- Unable to ask questions
Dyslexia can affect memory and the speed a child can take in information. Dyslexic children learn best using multi-sensory learning methods as featured on the image below:
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About improving communication activities
Give dyslexic children the tools to communicate better. The activities below are designed to help you do this. These tools can be used by the child when completing homework and classwork.
The three activities take just 10 minutes per day. They can be completed using the links to the activities taken from Mooki cards. Follow the top tips below when completing the activities with a dyslexic child:
- Aim to try all 3 activities in 1 week, what days will you do the tasks?
- Do them with the child, in a quiet place with no distractions.
- Do each task on different days, to stop the child becoming overwhelmed.
Activity 1: Traffic Light System
This activity will help the child to show when they are struggling and need more support.
Use the Traffic Light System card to complete this activity, click on the card below to learn more.
When using the card follow the top tips below:
- Show the “Traffic Light System” card to the child.
- Explain to the child how they can use this card to get more help.
- Use the “Traffic Light System” card when completing tasks 2 and 3 below.
Activity 2: Hear Instructions
This activity will help the child show that they have understood instructions.
Use the Hear Instructions card to complete this activity, click on the card below to learn more.
When using the card follow the top tips below:
- Ask the child to complete the tasks on the “Hear Instructions” card.
- In the future when asking the child follow instructions. Get them to repeat the instructions back to you to ensure they have understood.
Activity 3: Thought Tree
This activity will help the child to get their ideas and answers down on paper quickly and easily.
Use the Thought Tree Card to complete this activity, click on the card below to learn more.
When using the card follow the top tips below:
- Ask the child to create a mind-map using the “Thought Tree” card.
- The child can make the mind-map on a topic they are learning at school or something they enjoy doing.
- Use the “Traffic Light Card” from task 1 to check the child understands what they need to do.
Below is a link to a worksheet that you can draw or print for use during the task. See the example below of a Thought Tree completed with a dyslexic child using collage.
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Try making a collaged Though Tree using stickers, photographs and drawings.
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How did the course help?
Answer the questions below to help you understand how helpful the course has been to help the child to communicate better:
- Can the child use the traffic light card, to show if they need help?
- Was the child able to repeat back the instructions?
- Did the Though Tree help the child get their ideas down on paper?
Dyslexia courses
Join the following dyslexia course next, to help you learn how to help a dyslexic child:
- Ages 4+ learn new words course
- 10 minute fun games course
- 10 minute puzzles word sounds
- Ages 8+ spell new words course
Helpful articles
- Dyslexia reading aids, to help child read and write easier
- How dyslexics learn: Teaching to the dyslexic strengths
- How to teach kids with dyslexia to read
- Top teaching methods for dyslexic children
- A dyslexic child in the classroom
Everything you need to help a dyslexic child. 56 cards with 10 minute activities. Perfect for using at home or in the classroom. Order your “Mooki Cards” here!
