Brain Train May 2024

Welcome to Brain Train! We're thrilled to have you with us as we embark on this exciting journey to support and empower individuals with dyslexia. Our team of experts has carefully curated each issue of our monthly magazine to offer practical, playful, and engaging activities that will enrich your life and help you gain a better understanding of your unique strengths and abilities. With our love of learning and illustration, we've created fun and interactive activities for all ages, from children to adults. We hope to inspire new generations and help individuals with dyslexia feel more confident and in control. We're passionate about taking a strength-based approach to dyslexia, and our goal is to help you discover the simple things you can do to feel more empowered and in control…

3 different sizes of visual cue cards Strategies include: • ID the key • Rehearse • Link • Paraphrase • Chunk • Visualize • List • Drawing ID the Key Find out what is most important Rehearse Repeat over and over and over and over Link Connect to other ideas Paraphrase Use other words to say it a different way Chunk Break apart into small groups Visualize Draw a picture in my mind List Make a list and check it twice Drawing Tracing, writing, & drawing to connect to the meaning…

Keanu Reeves spent much of his childhood pretending. While imagination no doubt benefited the actor of the Matrix franchise, Point Break, John Wick, and other films, Reeves wasn't pretending to improve his acting chops but to fit in. Reeves was diagnosed with dyslexia as a child. The traditional school setting became a formidable challenge over time, and he eventually dropped out of high school. But Reeves parlayed his love of stories into a career acting in them.…

What is an opinion? An opinion is a belief, judgement, or way you feel about something. It is not a true fact for everyone. To write an opinion, let's think OREO. Opinion- tell your readers how you feel about something. Reason- tell your readers why you feel that way. Example- give your readers examples of why you feel that way. Opinion- tell your readers again why you feel the way you do. Opinion writing Sentence starters • I feel • I think • I believe • I love • In my opinion • I would rather • I know • The best thing about • My favorite • I agree • I do not like • I disagree Opinion writing Transition words ❖ first ❖ next ❖ second ❖ third also…

I believe that Disney World is the best place to visit. First, because I get to see all of the Disney characters. I even got to take a picture with Mickey Mouse. Another reason is they have really great rides and shows. Falling up and down on Tower of Terror is really fun and scary. Now you know why Disney World is my favorite place to go. Opinion I believe that Disney World is the best place to visit. Reason First, because I get to see all of the Disney characters Example I even got to take a picture with Mickey Mouse. Reason Another reason is they have really great rides and shows. Example Falling up and down on Tower of Terror is really fun and scary. Opinion Now you…

IS YOUR MINDSET FIXED? A person with a fixed mindset may do these things: ■ avoid challenges ■ give up easilly ■ ignore feedback ■ become threatened by other people's success ■ try hard to appear as smart or capable as possible WHAT DOES A GROWTH MINDSET LOOK LIKE? A person with a growth mindset may do these things: ■ embrace challenges ■ give their best effort ■ learn from feedback ■ become inspired by other people's successes ■ believe their intelligence can change if they work hard…