Why is learning a foreign language often so hard for dyslexic learners? Part 1 — phonological processing
A specialist SEN teacher and parent of a dyslexic Year 7 MFL learner introduces a research-grounded series on dyslexia and foreign language learning.
Why I Use Games to Teach Reading
Why game-based phonics practice works better than word lists - and why decoding matters more than guessing. With research references.
Cinnamon Sensory Salt
✨ Sensory Salt for Learning to Read & Spell! ✨
Sensory salt is a fantastic multi-sensory activity that engages touch, sight, and even smell to make learning more engaging! My sons enjoyed tracing words in our homemade cinnamon-scented salt – perfect for a winter learning session. ❄️
Why use sensory salt?
✔️ Engages multiple senses to reinforce learning
✔️ Supports fine motor skills development
✔️ Makes spelling and phonics practice more fun!
Want to try it at home? Read on to learn how to make your own.
