How do you personalize kits for children with learning difficulties like dyslexia, dysgraphia and ADHD?
When I find out one of our Playgrounders has a learning difficulty the first thing that comes to mind is repetition. We may need to teach the same literacy lesson multiple times in multiple different ways for the child to understand the concept. They may need more guided and independent practice than a neurotypical student.
Some accommodations we use to support our neurodivergent Playgrounders are visual routines, checklists and timers. We use these tools so the children know what to expect. Clear routines and expectations reduce stress and build focus.
Every child is different. Literacy Specialist Katherine and I take your child’s learning difficulty, strengths, readiness and abilities into account as we build a kit for your child.
An Individualized Approach
Ask Questions and Ask For Clarification
As we build your child’s program we encourage you to ask questions and ask for clarification. As we develop your child’s program we don’t want you to feel rushed or leave your questions unanswered.
Parents and caretakers, you know your kids the best. Before we individualize a program for your child we’ll ask you to share your child’s strengths and their preferred learning style.
As we build your child’s program we encourage you to ask questions and ask for clarification. As we develop your child’s program we don’t want you to feel rushed or leave your questions were unanswered.
A Learning Plan That Reflects Learning Style
Does your child learn best when they’re moving their body or expressing themselves through art? Is your child a strong listener and observer? Do they prefer discussing?
As soon as you sign up, we’ll ask you to complete a questionnaire. As you complete this questionnaire consider your child’s interests, strengths and their learning style.
When a child uses their strengths as tools for learning, learning becomes less stressful and more fun!
Waiting For Services
The process of assessing students and developing plans for them at school can be long and stressful.
Here’s the silver lining: Once you know about your child's learning difficulty you can start supporting them at home. While you’re waiting to qualify for services or find specialists to help you, you can start doing simple literacy activities with your kids.
If you’re waiting for your child to qualify for services or if your child’s school is too overwhelmed to provide services…I want you to know that you can help your child with reading and writing.
Explore Literacy Playground personalized literacy kits here.
It Takes a Team
It takes a team to teach a neurodivergent child. We’d love to help!
Till next time,
Literacy Specialist Mohini