Teach dyslexic kids reading, guide for ages 5-10+

Help a dyslexic child learn to read using the reading staircase. Teachers often use the reading staircase to teach reading. It simplifies learning new words into easy steps. Each step helps the child learn new word sounds. Fun word games, like rhyming or clapping syllables, can make this enjoyable.

Use the Reading Staircase card below from Mooki Cards to grasp each step on the reading staircase. This post includes links to fun 10-minute games. These games help children learn new word sounds and complete each step on the Reading Staircase.

The Reading Staircase card is based on scientific research. To learn more, check out Phonetics Awareness Intervention.

What is the reading staircase?

The “Reading Staircase” shown on the card above is a step-by-step guide for teaching reading. It ensures a child builds strong foundations. They should master each step before moving on to the next, to avoid the child having gaps in their learning.

Dyslexic children can struggle in school when they have gaps in their learning. This leads to weak foundations in reading, writing, and spelling. A child with weak foundations may find it tough to read and write simple words of two to four letters.

The Reading Staircase helps children practise basic word sounds. This boosts their reading skills. Being a good reader can also help a child to become better a writing and spelling.

How to use the reading staircase

Use the Reading Staircase card with other activity cards in the deck. This will help the child climb the reading staircase. See the links below for 10-minute activities that match each step on the reading staircase.

Steps on the reading staircase, use cards below:

1. Syllables – Clapping Syllables Card
2. Rhyming – Rhyming Tags Card
3. Alliterations – Awesome Alliterations Card
4. On-set Rime – Words Families Card
5. Sound Identification – Start and End Sounds Card
6. Blending Sounds –Blending Sounds Card

How can the reading staircase help children read?

Top Tips Dyslexic Mum

To get the most from the Reading Staircase card follow the top tips below:

•  Take it step by step – Each step on the reading staircase has a card with a fun game. Play the game with the child. If they match the correct words and sounds, you can move on to the next step. You can also play again for more practice.
• Look for gaps in learning – Focus on one step at a time on the “Reading Staircase.” If the child struggles, it shows a gap in their learning. They may need extra help in this area to become a better reader.
• Try learning new words – The fun games on the “Reading Staircase” cards can be played repeatedly. Use the “Words List” cards to practise more words and sounds. The more the child practises, the better they will get at reading and writing.

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!