Looking back…

My dearest K,

You have come to the end of the second grade, and today, we were both surprised that your teacher wants to retain you.

She said:

• Your handwriting is poor.
• Your spelling is terrible and you cannot sound out words.
• You can’t read simple “sight” words and come up with distractions to get away from reading when your turn comes around.
• You don’t know your times tables.

I say:

• You see things in a different way from your classmates and that helps you use your imagination in special ways to figure out problems.
• You find patterns quickly and can arrange things so they fit into any space.
• You tell stories in such a creative way, using simple things around that, both children and adults are amazed.
• You won the science fair because you were the only child who could explain your project in detail.

It’s almost time to go back to school. After working with Ms. Lynn this summer, we now know why you have been having trouble with some things at school.

I want you to know that you are not stupid.

You are dyslexic.

Dyslexia is not a disease.

It is not a curse.

It is your superpower.

I will help you be the best that you can be.

Oh the places you will go because of your dyslexic brain!

Love,

Mom