Teachthought has collected 50 ipad apps that help struggling readers and writers. You will find helpful tools, fundamentals, apps for reading, writing and spelling. Check it out.
While we’re at it, also have a look at 15 Of The Best Educational Apps For Improved Reading Comprehension.
Time4learning offers a free eBook called “Successfully Homeschooling Your Child with Dyslexia”. It offers information on what dyslexia is and on the different approaches to help children with dyslexia. There is also a chapter on helpful tools. The book is interesting, not only for home-schooling parents, but for parents in general. DOWNLOAD THE BOOK
The Telegraph has published a list of dyslexia-friendly books, such as Julia Donaldson’s (author of the The Gruffalo) Mr Birdnest and the House Next Door or Alan Gibbon’s The Number 7 Shirt which any young football fan will enjoy. It’s essential that children who are dyslexic have access to attractive, enjoyable reading – and the books on this list (which are written in concise sentences and tailored to different reading ages) clearly fit the bill.
