Helpful Classroom Strategies for dyslexics

Pupil Name________________ Class _______________ Date _____________________

A The teacher checks I B Give me credit for my C The teacher needs to be D Allow me opportunities
have understood intelligence, not dependent positive, patient and to complete work on a
the instructions. on written work & spelling. encouraging. computer when possible.

E Encourage me to ask for F Encourage me to go back G Provide writing grids and H Don’t pick me to answer
help if I don’t understand. and correct spelling errors. word banks. if I don’t know it.

I An adult reads my work J I don’t like peer marking K Try to pick me when I L Praise me quietly, not in
aloud as a way of proof- unless it is done by a friend have my hand up so I can front of the class.
reading my written work. of mine. get it right.

M Give clear instructions N Don’t make me correct

and explanations slowly. every spelling mistake. My Top 3 strategies:
1
O Encourage and praise P Don’t expect me to listen
oral contribution . and write at the same time. 2

Q The teacher check if I R Don’t rush me. 3

need help.