Rule of 10, learn new spellings dyslexic kids

Help dyslexic children to learn new spellings in a dyslexia-friendly way.

Dyslexic kids learn best through multi-sensory learning. This involves using their whole body to learn by:

• Seeing
• Touching
• Moving

Dyslexic children struggle with long-term memory. They may need to learn new information up to ten times to remember it.

Rule of 10 Card

Use the Rule of 10 card below to help a dyslexic child learn new word spellings.

It turns learning into a fun game. Kids can spell words using their:

• Arms
• Legs
• Tongues

This card from Mooki Cards is based on the scientific research of “Multi-sensory Learning – Orton Gillingham.”

Rule of 10, dyslexia friendly learning

When using the rule of 10 card above to teach a dyslexic child new spellings, try the top tips below:

• Learn one thing at a time – Focus on one new word spelling. Take breaks to help the brain absorb the information.
• Have fun playing – Involve the whole family. Take turns shouting or drawing the word spelling. Make it a game.
• Put the child in charge – Give the child the card. Let them pick actions like star-jumping and shouting the word spelling.
• Get creative – Encourage the child to invent new actions. They could wave their arms, balance on one foot, or sing the word spelling.
• Rule of 10 – It might take over ten tries for the child to remember the word. Use the card daily or weekly for practice.
• Multi-sensory – If the child struggles, try other methods. They can paint the word spelling or make a clay model of it.

Practise learning new spellings

Watch the clickable video ‘Try rule of 10’ below. Dyslexic Mum will demonstrate using the Rule of 10 card.

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