The Reading Staircase on the card above is a step-by-step guide for teaching reading. It helps children build strong foundations.
They should master each step before moving on to the next. This prevents gaps in their learning.
Dyslexic children can struggle in school if they have gaps in their learning. These gaps lead to weak foundations in:
Reading.
Writing.
Spelling.
A child with weak foundations may find it hard to read and write simple words of two, three and 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 improve their 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.
To practise steps on the reading staircase, see links to activity cards below:
Get advice from the Dyslexic Mum in the video below.
The clickable video, titled ‘What is the reading staircase?’, features the Dyslexic Mum showing the steps on the reading staircase.
To get the most from the Reading Staircase card above, follow these top tips:
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 right words and sounds, you can move to the next step.
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 to improve their reading.
Try learning new words – You can play the fun games on the Reading Staircase cards many times. Use the ‘Words List‘ cards to practise more words and sounds. The more the child practises, the better they will become at reading and writing.
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