DYSLEXIA & ME - FINDING MY SUPERPOWERS

Many famous authors, actors, artists, inventors, scientists and entrepreneurs have been dyslexic.
It is not merely a learning difference, but a different and valuable way of thinking.
 
This empowering book shows the challenges and the benefits of having this unique learning
difference. Children might struggle with traditional learning methods while being intelligent,
creative and innovative problem solvers. By embracing their dyslexic superpowers, children will
develop a sense of pride and learn to harness their unique strengths to overcome obstacles
and negative self-concept.
 
 
Learning outcomes 
 
Key Competencies:
Thinking: Encourage critical and creative thinking by exploring how dyslexic individuals use their unique thinking to solve problems and make connections.
Relating to Others: Promote empathy and understanding towards individuals with learning differences, fostering inclusive and respectful relationships.
Participating and Contributing: Encourage children to recognize and celebrate their strengths, promoting a positive sense of self and contributing to their communities.
Language and Communication:
Listening, Reading, and Viewing: Improve listening and reading skills by engaging with the book's content, discussing the challenges and strengths of dyslexia, and comprehending key messages.
Speaking, Writing, and Presenting: Enhance language development by using age-appropriate language to describe dyslexia and its superpowers.
Health and Physical Education:
Personal Health and Wellbeing: Foster a positive mindset by highlighting the strengths and achievements of dyslexic individuals, reinforcing the importance of resilience and perseverance in overcoming challenges.
Relationships with Others: Encourage children to develop positive and supportive relationships with others, demonstrating empathy and understanding towards individuals with diverse learning needs.
Social Sciences:
Identity, Culture, and Organisation: Explore the concept of diverse abilities and how dyslexic individuals contribute to society in unique ways, promoting an inclusive and accepting perspective.
Continuity and Change: Discuss how attitudes and perceptions towards learning differences have evolved over time, emphasizing the importance of positive and inclusive attitudes.
The Arts:
Creating and Presenting: Cultivate creativity and imagination by encouraging children to use their unique thinking to create stories, artwork, or other creative expressions.
Responding and Interpreting: Expose children to the artistic works of dyslexic individuals, such as painters, authors, or musicians, fostering an appreciation for diverse talents.
Values:
Respect and Care for Others: Promote values of respect and care by discussing how to treat others with empathy and understanding, regardless of their learning differences.
Excellence: Recognize and celebrate excellence in various forms, acknowledging the unique strengths and achievements of dyslexic individuals.
By aligning the book's content with these learning outcomes, children can develop essential skills, attitudes, and values that are crucial for their holistic development, in line with the New Zealand Curriculum's principles and goals.