by Melinda | Aug 27, 2014 | Specific Learning Disability (SLD)
Welcome to this week’s wrap where I share some of the successes and challenges of being a specialist dyslexia teacher. The joy of play dough (and a freebie) Boy oh boy we have been having so much fun using play dough during tutoring sessions. And not just with the... by Melinda | Aug 20, 2014 | Specific Learning Disability (SLD)
Welcome to this week’s wrap where I share some of the successes and challenges of being a specialist dyslexia teacher. Plus – New planning structure A few weeks ago I was chatting with a fellow tutor who explained how she organizes and plans for a tutoring... 
by Melinda | Jul 9, 2014 | Specific Learning Disability (SLD)
Welcome to this week’s wrap where I share some of the successes and challenges of being a specialist dyslexia teacher. You’ll notice there is no ‘Minus’ for this week. It’s been a great week and I didn’t have one to share, so thought... 
by Melinda | Jul 2, 2014 | Specific Learning Disability (SLD)
Welcome to this week’s wrap where I share some of the successes and challenges of being a specialist dyslexia teacher. Plus – Teaching through errors When you’re listening to a student read a book, and they make an error, do you know what to say to help... 
by Melinda | Jun 25, 2014 | Specific Learning Disability (SLD)
Welcome to this week’s wrap where I share some of the successes and challenges of being a specialist dyslexia teacher. Plus – Fun spelling games I always leave time at the end of a tutoring session to play a spelling game. It’s a nice, positive way to end... 
by Melinda | Jun 18, 2014 | Specific Learning Disability (SLD)
Welcome to this week’s wrap where I share some of the successes and challenges of being a specialist dyslexia teacher. Plus – Happy and engaged student After last week’s reflection about my distraught student….I’m happy to report the girl had...