5 Fun Ways To Support Your Dyslexic Child This Easter

With the Easter holidays just around the corner, you’re probably beginning to think about fun activities you can get up to with your child. This break from school is the perfect time to spend some valuable time with your loved one, but it also offers a great opportunity to support them on their educational journey and ensure they are ready for the exam season in just a few months.

If you are looking for some inspiration on what you can do this Easter break, we thought we would take a closer look at some of our favourite activities to help create a fun and educational experience for your child.

Creative Easter crafts

Crafts are always a fun activity, and Easter is the perfect opportunity for your child to unleash their inner artist. One of the best Easter-themed activities is to decorate an Easter Egg, and for children with dyslexia, focus on adding a sensory twist to your crafts. Use various textures such as paint, buttons and fabric, which helps to enhance fine motor skills and sensory processes.

Of course, Easter isn’t just about eggs! There is a whole range of spring-themed crafts you can make, from flowers to bunnies, so let their imagination run wild. If you need to stock up on your stationery supplies ahead of the holidays, check out the full range we have available here at The Dyslexia Shop.

Easter-themed reading and storytelling

Reading is always a great way to foster imagination and develop a child’s literacy skills. However, for students with dyslexia, it can often be a challenge. To help overcome these obstacles, opt for books that feature large fonts, ample spacing and supportive illustrations to ease their comprehension. There are also a variety of electronic tools which can help boost their reading and understanding.

If you want to make the activity more engaging, encourage your child to craft their own Easter stories, perhaps using some visual aids you created in your earlier crafts session! This is a great way to help improve their narrative skills while also boosting confidence.

Easter scavenger hunt

Easter would not be complete without an egg hunt, but create a unique twist to yours by incorporating clues with phonetic challenges and rhyming riddles. This not only helps to make the hunt more exciting for the child, but it also reinforces core literacy skills that will be vital as they continue their education.

Get outdoors

The Easter holidays often coincide with the weather getting better, so if you find the sun shining one day, get your loved ones outside for some fun and physical activities. That could be an Easter bunny hopping race, a nature walk, or simply outdoor games. Whatever they might be, keeping your child active is a great way to boost their hand-eye coordination and confidence.

You could add a cognitive element, such as a challenge that requires them to identify certain letters or numbers, an alphabet hopscotch map, or learning about the various flora and fauna you see on your travels.

Easter baking

Baking is another fun activity that also promotes reading and numeracy skills. Engage your child in a baking session using straightforward recipes, asking them to help you measure out ingredients and count items.

Whether you’re making hot cross buns or decorating bunny-themed cookies, this is a great way to help your child learn in a fun (and tasty!) activity.

Final thoughts

These are just 5 fun activities that you can incorporate into the Easter holidays this year to create a supportive and enjoyable environment for your child. By combining fun with learning, you will be able to strengthen their skills and build memories that will last a lifetime.

Here at The Dyslexia Shop, we have a huge collection of products designed to help you support your loved one every step of the educational journey. Want to learn more? Get in touch with our team today who will be happy to help!