C. Wimpey

Educator and Global Citizen

[Dyslexia Training Institute @DyslexiaTrainer]

Sometimes, people who don't know a lot about dyslexia say some pretty unusual things about it! Here are some tips for responding! #dyslexia
🗨️ https://t.co/D72OfkcOd8

[C. Wimpey @wimpeyworld]

Understanding our Learners’ needs and having a strong plan =success.

[Right to Read Project @right2readproj]

11/ Our schools still have a long way to go. But we have strong plans and now we have experience with success.

The problem?

It was a three year grant.

Here's a story re: my school and what we've built:

https://t.co/opT50qswjm

[Tes magazine @tes]

Experts say fidgeting is ‘our body’s way of self-regulating’ when we’re having a hard time concentrating – but many teachers see it as disruptive classroom behaviour. @mr_englishteach explores the research behind fidgeting
https://t.co/0jPICZArJm
https://t.co/0jPICZArJm

[C. Wimpey @wimpeyworld]

All of the English spelling rules in one easy to access book. Excellent! Excited to get this into my Ss hands.

[Nessy @NessyLearning]

We are happy to share a free digital copy with EVERYONE!
👉 https://t.co/dRplPM6O8A

Keep checking back for updates on when the hard copy will be available to purchase on Amazon!

🙏@MmeLockhartLDSB for your kind review! We are excited that it will be used to help the educators and families who participate in your trainings!💪

[C. Wimpey @wimpeyworld]

Excellent! The posters are new and relevant for many of our Ss.

[British Dyslexia Association @BDAdyslexia]

We are excited to share our range of resources, including downloadable posters, factsheets and webinar recordings to raise dyslexia awareness in your community. We will be continuously adding content, so please check in regularly: https://t.co/wLAxjMi6O1

[C. Wimpey @wimpeyworld]

Our Ss can never have too much access to quality decodable books!

[Nessy @NessyLearning]

Starting out with reading? Check out Book 2 in the Nessy series of decodable books! Learn lots of early cvc words with vowel 'o'. The full decodable ebook features in the Hairy Reading program. #EarlyLiteracy

Watch here:
https://t.co/W261WZioCs

[C. Wimpey @wimpeyworld]

@NessyLearning As a SEN teacher, Educational Therapist, and parent, I say, "Perhaps, but that's not what I'm seeing. We need to consider what else s/he needs." Don't be put off. Listen to your instincts. And get the services our children deserve.

[C. Wimpey @wimpeyworld]

Co-morbidity is always worth considering during both assessment and teaching.

[Institute for Multi-Sensory Education @IMSEOG]

~ 60% of individuals who have been diagnosed with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) also have dyslexia.

[MindPrint Learning @MindprintLearn]

It's #NationalAuthorsDay! We’d like to celebrate co-authors Nancy Weinstein and Nancy Tsai for their publication, "What's Behind the Rise in Problem Behavior? It Could Be Cognitive", in @ASCD @ELmagazine . If you're an ASCD member, check it out!

[C. Wimpey @wimpeyworld]

Leveraging the right skills in the right positions.

[British Dyslexia Association @BDAdyslexia]

Being dyslexic in the workplace means you can bring skills and qualities that are assets to your role and company. Our community share the skills that make them great at their job!
For helpful advice, visit: https://t.co/pAwr6qbm14

[edutopia @edutopia]

There's not a lot of research on dysgraphia yet. But there are some early signs you can look out for—and some tactics you might adopt to help kids express themselves.

[Nessy @NessyLearning]

There are many widespread myths about #dyslexia such as reading and writing backwards or claims of miraculous cures. Make sure you know the facts. Here are 10 myths about dyslexia: https://t.co/BUztgc13I1

[C. Wimpey @wimpeyworld]

Nice refresher!

[Nessy @NessyLearning]

Here are 5 facts everyone should know about dyslexia. Dyslexia is a very common learning difficulty that can cause problems with reading, writing and spelling . Visit https://t.co/E1qyjZdkzH to learn more. #dyslexia #scienceofreading

[Dyslexia Connect @ConnectDyslexia]

Orlando Bloom has dyslexia. Here is a great quote from him about supporting students who have dyslexia. https://t.co/IEul2iUeSg #dyslexia #ADHD #dysgraphia

[C. Wimpey @wimpeyworld]

https://t.co/Ots90JDVI2

[C. Wimpey @wimpeyworld]

Daniel Ansari gives clear and practical information about dyscalculia-worth a watch!

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

While dyslexia affects the ability to read, students with dyscalculia experience difficulty in mathematics and number-based learning. @educationweek

https://t.co/FQ9w0xtbTH

[Tes magazine @tes]

A decline in education standards could occur as schools struggle to cover classes with specialist teachers amid recruitment and retention challenges, sector experts warn @CommonsEd
https://t.co/A35rWW8wCj

[C. Wimpey @wimpeyworld]

@NessyLearning The Silent -e video. So memorable! They are ALL excellent!

[Neurodiversity Training UK @NeurodiversityT]

TODAY 10am FREE WEBINAR FOR PARENTS @GCParentsGroup @BRSParentCarers @ParentsVoiceWor @EnfieldOurVoice @nspcwt @BPVForum @banespcf @ParentInfantFdn @nspcwt @warrpac @WomensInstitute @mybabatweets @parentforumscot @ParentsFed @NWParentsBRG @SpaceHerts @SPACEStockport