[senco-forum] 5 Minute Box

Dear All

Sometimes Toe by Toe is inappropriate because the pupil will not progress at the rate it does.  I have one pupil for whom this is the case.
  I also have on pupil for whom it was the 'key' needed to unlock literacy.  He now sees himself as a 'weak reader' and not a 'non reader'.  And his self esteem is much higher.

  Amanda
  Secondary SENCO
  Cornwall

Tim Rupp <tgrupp at ntlworld.com> wrote:
  Don't really understand why Toe by Toe is inappropriate. If it 's the letter 
size it can be blown up. My Toe by Toe book starts with picture and sound 
recognition. Surely this is suitable for all ages?

What is the purpose of this intervention? Is this for diagnosed dyslexic 
children, children with specific learning difficulties or those with general 
learning problems that could be associated with delayed development?

Have you looked at PAT?

Tim Rupp
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Subject: [senco-forum] 5 Minute Box

> Dear All
> Does anyone have experience of using the 5 Minute Box as a Wave3 literacy 
> resource?? Or can recommend a similar "pick up and run with it" resource 
> suitable for a TA in Year 1/2?
> Class teacher asked for Toe by Toe, but I think this is not really 
> appropriate for our young ones and also mentioned Spelling Made Easy by 
> Violet Brand, but I also think this is for older children??
> Don't want an ICT? resource, but something that allows for progression 
> without the need for too much forward planning by support staff.
>
> Thanks!
> Anusia
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Amanda
Secondary SENCO
Cornwall