Reading is an incredible skill. The brain has to recognise shapes, recall the correct letters and sounds, blend them together and read the word - all in milliseconds. It's no wonder neurodivergent learners can struggle to develop this skill when traditional teaching methods often don't support their needs. This is where the Picturing Method comes in.
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The Picturing Method
Step 1: Picture
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First, we introduce new letters and sounds in a way that sparks a child’s mental imagery. Instead of just seeing and hearing the letter, we ask them to take a mental picture of it while listening to its name and sound. This helps create a strong visual connection in their mind.
Step 2: Recall
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Next, we cover up the letter -encouraging the child to visualise it from memory. They then write the letter in the air with their finger while saying its name and sound out loud. This step strengthens their ability to “see” the letter in their mind, reinforcing recall.
Step 3: Strengthen
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To solidify this learning, we immediately practice the new sounds through fun, engaging activities like: spot the letter; speed read and 0's and X's. This process helps to strengthen the learning and aids with faster recall in subsequent reading.
Why this works
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If this approach feels different from other reading programs, that’s because it is! It may take a little practice, but once children get the hang of it, you’ll see the game-changing results - improved accuracy, faster recall, and most importantly, a huge boost in reading confidence.
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