Garden City Public Schools will host a simulation of dyslexia on Saturday, November 8 from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. at Garden City High School, 2720 Buffalo Way Blvd. Participants will enter through the doors at the Point.
The free simulation will be facilitated by the Wichita-based Phillips Fundamental Learning Center. People will experience firsthand during the simulation what it’s like to have dyslexia, ADHD, dysgraphia, and other neurodiversity.
Dyslexia, a common learning difference that is commonly labeled as a “disability” that affects reading, writing, and spelling skills, presents significant challenges for children in educational environments. Traditional classroom settings, often structured around reading-heavy activities, can inadvertently create stumbling blocks for students with dyslexia, leading to frustration and a lack of confidence.
The magic of the dyslexia simulation is that it provides an opportunity for non-dyslexic parents, educators, and other stakeholders to understand the struggles and frustrations dyslexic kids experience firsthand. It can be an extremely eye-opening experience, which will help attendees develop more understanding of dyslexic kids.
Registration is recommended for the simulation. People can register by visiting bit.ly/gc-dyslexia-nov. You can learn more by going to www.funlearn.org.