Beyond Words Speech-Language Pathology

Did you know that telling stories is a great way to grow literacy?

Ask your child to tell you a story about what they are doing. This could be telling a great story about LEGO building or the latest campaign on FORTNITE.

Any activity can be turned into a story with a few questions. 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 are we? 𝐖𝐡𝐨 is in this story? 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 happens next?

Stories come alive and the building blocks of literacy are built one brick at a time.

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To learn more about the OHRC’s public inquiry into human rights issues affecting students with reading disabilities in Ontario’s public education watch the video in the link below. 👇

https://twitter.com/OntHumanRights/status/1320752131389952000

The OHRC on Twitter “October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. Watch this video to learn more about the OHRC’s public inquiry into human rights issues affecting students with reading disabilities in Ontario’s public education system. https://t.co/lONLzxTRIl ”

Happy Friday! 😊

Dyslexia is a hereditary disability that makes it difficult to read, write or spell. In Canada,

1️⃣ in 5️⃣ kids struggle with dyslexia and the teacher's red pen can be a constant reminder of the lack of awareness and support needed for them to be successful in school and in life.