Letter reversal b + d multisensory intervention

This pack contains materials for a Science of Reading aligned, multisensory mini-unit for older children with reading and writing difficulties to learn about the differences between lowercase letters b and d. I created this because I found it almost impossible to find materials which felt fun, not too babyish, and weren’t based on American cultural references.

The main component is a fully illustrated book packed with multisensory approaches for remembering each letter, all wrapped up in a fun story with silly characters. I have also used the OpenDyslexic font to support dyslexic readers and increase legibility.

I also have some free materials on differentiating between b/d/p/g/q:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13461174

Topics covered:

• Visual cue for each letter
• Making the shape of a letter with your body
• Saying the sound with the correct mouth shape
• Correct letter formation using formation families
• “bed” mnemonic using thumbs

The pack includes:

• “Mirror Friends” book in two layouts (booklet or individual pages)
• 3 display posters
• 8 student worksheets
• Board game
• Stick puppets
• Teaching notes