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A Resourceful Guide to Teaching Students with Dyslexia. Written by: Janelle Cox • edited by: Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch • updated: 9/24/2012 Teachers must have a firm grasp of how dyslexia affects their students. Use these resources to help you learn strategies, tips and lessons that will provide your students with the knowledge they need to succeed. Dyslexia is a learning disability that makes it hard for students to decipher reading and spelling words. It's a neurological disorder that affects the way a student processes language. Dyslexia can be tough to overcome, but it can be done with the right strategies.Effective teachers recognize the difficulties these students have, and they proactively equip themselves with the knowledge and teaching strategies they need to provide their students with the best opportunity to succeed.In the articles that follow, you'll find teaching strategies and tips to help you successfully reach the student with dyslexia.

Confusing Words. Reading Comprehension & Language Arts Teaching Strategies for Kids | Reading Rockets. Englishaddicts. Dr. Seuss | Seussville.com. Medical English worksheets, teaching resources and free printable activities for healthcare professionals. Word of the Day | WordThink. Thereadinglady.com. Comprehension Strategies - Making connections, questioning, inferring, determining importance, and more. 37 Ways Teachers Should Use Pinterest. Posted on Sunday February 5, 2012 by Staff Writers There are a lot of great technology tools out there for teachers that can make it easier to connect with other educators, get ideas for classroom activities, and find inspiration.

One of the newest and best of these online tools is Pinterest, which has quickly become a favorite among educators. Using online “pinboards” teachers can save everything from photos to blog posts in one easily accessible and usable place. Educators who are curious about Pinterest should sign up for an invitation today (it’s still invite only, but it doesn’t take long to get an invitation) and start creating their own amazing collections of pins.

Not sure where to start? Check out some of these great ideas on how teachers can use Pinterest. Inspiration Pinterest is ideal for getting inspired on a wide range of topics. Get inspiration for decorating your classroom. Lessons You’ll find a wealth of lessons and ideas on Pinterest to look through. Swap lesson plans. Fun. English Club. Storybook Maker. Elllo | English Listening Online. WordSift - Visualize Text. Onestopenglish: Number one for English language teachers. Find Similar or Opposite words at WordHippo.com.

Wordia - help students to learn subject vocabulary through free learning games and video. Verbling.