Extending Support for Key Stage 2 and 3 Dyslexic Pupils Their Teachers and Support Staff

<p>This isn't learning: this is fun! - <i>dyslexic pupil</i></p><p>Fantastic ideas that engage learners in their learning: thank you! - <i>Teaching Assistant</i></p><p>I like finding tactics which help me win! <i>dyslexic pupil</i></p><p>My son is now asking to play spelling games! - <i>parent</i></p><p>I like playing homework games with my dad. - <i>dyslexic pupil </i></p><p>Its easy to adapt a game to suit different topics. <i>Teacher</i></p><p>Things aren't so difficult now I know how to make hard things fun. <i>dyslexic pupil</i></p><p>Dragonfly Games is designed for use with small groups of dyslexic pupils. These practical and varied resources can be used inside and outside of the classroom to encourage over-learning and revision of curriculum topics. Stimulating and fun to do the games help pupils: </p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Overcome specific barriers to learning through the use of experience over-learning and discovery</li> <p> </p> <li>Master skills beyond those of literacy and numeracy development including thinking skills tactical strategies sequential application and gamesmanship.</li> <p> </p> <li>Devise their own games developing their ability to use varied methods of application useful for overcoming learning weaknesses within their own specific profile. .</li> </ul><p>Fully updated in its second edition this book builds on the success of the author's <i>Dragonfly Worksheets</i> as featured in her previous book <i>Supporting Dyslexia Pupils Across the Curriculum</i> and can be used independently or in conjunction this resource. <i>Dragonfly Games</i> further extends the practitioner's portfolio of materials designed to successfully and effectively support the dyslexic learner.</p><p>Also available from this author</p><p><i>Supporting Dyslexic Pupils Across the Curriculum 2nd edition </i>978-1-138-77462-9 </p><p><em>Spelling Rules Riddles and Remedies</em> 978-0-415-71000-8</p>