Word for Word: Speech, Language and Literacy

09/10/2025

Turning a word into a picture that links meaningfully to the word is a good way to utilise strong visual memory skills. I teach students to visualise their picture of the word as they spell it 🖼️

07/10/2025

It’s dyslexia awareness week so I’m sharing some of the strategies that help my students retain spellings. Writing in different mediums (with a meaningful connection to the pattern i.e nature in leaves) is a great memory hook, and it’s also a lot of fun! These are some of our favourites…especially the honey 😋

12/03/2025

Who knew there were so many ways to spell one sound!? Word sorting is a great way to build awareness of different spelling choices for individual sounds. We discussed homophones like sore and soar, paws and pause, before learning au more thoroughly using multi sensory strategies.

18/10/2024

It’s DLD day! Find out more about Developmental Language Disorder from the the experts in the field at the fantastic Moor House School & College

In celebration of , for a limited time we’re offering FREE access to our webinar “DLD – What every teacher needs to know” (usually priced at £20).

Specialist Teacher and Trainer, Sue Marr, talks you through what Developmental Language Disorder is, 10 signs to look out for and why it’s vital that more teachers know how to recognise it.

To access click the link below

https://www.moorhouseinstitute.com/access-free-dldwebinar/

RADLD - Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder

05/09/2024

My client made blackberry jam at the weekend so we used it to spread short ea words on bread. She consolidated the spelling pattern, had a tasty treat and, most importantly, had fun learning! 😋

18/07/2024

I enjoy multi-sensory spelling activities as much as the students I teach. It’s a great way to engage children in learning and creates a memory hook to help the spelling pattern stick! 🖇️✂️🖌️✏️🖍️📏

15/05/2024

Preparing for my stammering client this afternoon: teaching about how speech works and making speech a conscious process to prepare for using speech handling techniques at tricky moments later on. Also sharing inspiring stories that communicate the message ‘It’s okay to stammer!’ The resources from have been so helpful! Thank you!

07/03/2024

27/02/2024

My name is Claire and this is my new venture! Check out my website and please share with anyone who may be looking for support with their child's language and/or literacy.
www.wordforword-slt.co.uk
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