When is dyslexia awareness week 2024? Activities for schools

Dyslexia Awareness week 2024 U.K, is 2nd October 2nd to 8th October 2024.

World Dyslexia Awareness Day U.K, is 8th October 2024.

See below a dyslexia activity pack that can be used to hold a Dyslexia Awareness day in your school. Includes lesson plan, printable worksheets and 10 minute activities.

Top 5 Facts What is dyslexia? Explain Simple to Kids

  • Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty.
  • 1 in 10 people in the U.K have dyslexia.
  • Dyslexia makes it difficult for people to read, write and learn.
  • It is not a sign of low intelligence or laziness.
  • People with dyslexia can be very smart and successful. But they may need extra help in school and work.

See list of the “Top 100 Famous people with dyslexia”.

what is dyslexia awareness week?

On Dyslexia Awareness Day, the British dyslexia association organises a variety of events and activities, including:

  • School workshops: Workshops for teachers and pupils to raise awareness about dyslexia and provide practical strategies for supporting dyslexic learners.
  • Public awareness campaigns: Campaigns to raise awareness about dyslexia among the general public.
  • Media events: Interviews and articles in the media to share information about dyslexia and the challenges faced by people with dyslexia.

How You Can Get Involved

There are many ways your school can get involved with Dyslexia Awareness Day. You can:

Free Dyslexia Awareness Day Activity Pack Schools

Here is everything you need to hold a dyslexia day. The pack has been designed by the Dyslexic Mum, a qualified teacher.

Use the resources to hold a dyslexia awareness lesson at your school. They include a lesson plan, in the form of a presentation. Activity worksheets that can be printed and used in the lesson.

Note activities are taken from Mooki cards. The lesson will work best if teachers look at these cards before delivering the session. See linked to cards below:

Raise Funds For Your School

Use the dyslexia awareness day to raise funds for your school. By asking each child to bring in a donation in exchange for wearing their own clothes, to show that everyone is different. This money can be used to buy packs of โ€œMookiโ€ cards for your school.

The Mooki cards can then be given to teachers or teaching assistants. Or given to parents of dyslexic children, so they can help their child at home.

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Top Tips Promoting Dyslexia Awareness in Schools

On Dyslexia Awareness Day schools can raise awareness about dyslexia by doing the following:

  • Try dyslexia friendly teaching methods. Mooki cards has loads of 10 minute activity ideas to try.
  • Create a supportive environment for dyslexic children outside of the classroom. Get parents on board, show them how to help their child at home, using activities from Mooki cards.
  • Celebrate the strengths and potential of dyslexic kids. By completing the Mooki Cards “Build Confidence 10 min course.

By embracing Dyslexia Awareness Day. Schools can create a more inclusive learning environment for all dyslexic kids.

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