B and D letter reversals

Writing  the letters b and d, and p and g backwards are quite common through 1st grade and even into 2nd grade. By halfway through 2nd grade, if students aren't self-correcting, they need more direct instruction and practice with it. Here is a collection of things you can try to help them correct it!

https://blog.allaboutlearningpress.com/letter-reversals/ (scroll down to the header that says "Four Methods to Solve Tough Reversal Problems)

With a pencil, lightly write a capital B at the top of your page. The lower case b will fit inside of it. When you’re done with your writing, erase your B and no one will ever know that you needed it. This is a crutch until he can write it independently without the prompt.

More tips like the one above and some free printables are here: https://www.myteachingstation.com/teaching-learning/how-to-eliminate-b-d-letter-reversal

Also, if you google image search "b and d reversals" there are several visual ideas of things you can draw and make together to display in your school area at home to help reinforce which is which! (Like a picture of the word 'bed').

Here are some more websites with visuals/suggestions:
http://www.cometogetherkids.com/2011/09/easy-letter-reversal-solution.html

http://www.yourkidcanread.com/EliminatingReversals.html

http://www.american-dyslexia-association.com/Free/Worksheets.php

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/bd-Letter-Reversals-Game-148472

35 handwriting practice ideas for kids who hate handwriting

http://creeksidelearning.com/handwriting-activities-for-kids/

Website of the Week: Get Epic

https://getepic.com

Epic is an online virtual library! What's so neat is they have a huge variety of picture books and chapter books, and a voice to text tool that will read aloud to your student. You can also click on any word in the story and a little pop-up will open that says the pronunciation of the word, and what it means! This will come in handy if you have a limited number of books at home, or just want even more of a variety!

Website of the Week: Story bird

https://storybird.com/

This is such a fun site for digital storytelling! Students can choose an illustrator's collection of pictures, arrange them in whatever way they'd like to, and write their own story to the pictures. This is great for student's who struggle with descriptive writing, since they can use the pictures already there to help create the details needed in their writing. Students who are already proficient writers will have a blast with it! What's really cool about this site is when your student is done, you can print it out as a PDF, or order it as a soft or hard cover book.