“An amazing simulation – would be excellent for use as teacher professional development and also VERY helpful for parents.”
– Shelly, teacher
Dyslexia for a Day Simulation Kit
“I think this experience has given me a whole new level of understanding of what my son experiences every day. And, I definitely think I will be much more patient with him and just realizing how hard he is working. [These simulations] really brought that home for me.”
– Kathleen, parent
Pre-Order Kit
Second Edition Coming Summer 2025!
Dyslexia for a Day: A Simulation of Dyslexia – Second Edition is a kit that can be used by individuals or groups of experienced teachers, teacher training candidates, practitioners, immediate and extended family members, or anyone interested in learning more about dyslexia and what those with dyslexia often experience with reading, writing, spelling and processing. This simulation can be implemented in person or virtually.
The kit walks participants through six different simulations: two reading, two writing, one spelling and one processing simulation. It is designed to help individuals gain a better understanding of and empathy for those children and adults who struggle with dyslexia.
Included Content
Dyslexia for a Day Starter Kit
- Carrying Case
- Instructional Manual
- Master Copies
- 2 Koosh Balls
- Lined Paper
- Pens
- Pen Pouch
Handbook
- Step-by-step guide for completing the simulation in-person or virtually.
- Information about each simulation including the purpose, how it was designed and how the simulation relates to dyslexia.
- Resource section.
Master Copies
- A full set of master copies needed to complete all six simulations. Clean masters allow you to make as many copies as needed each time you use the kit.
Facilitator Training Videos
- Access to two new videos for facilitators to learn how to implement the simulation in-person and/or virtually.
What’s New in this Edition?
- New instructional videos for in-person and virtual simulations
- The manual has new instructions for virtual simulations
- FAQs about dyslexia for Facilitators
- New Round Robin reading articles
- New reading comprehension articles
- New spelling simulation
- New Videos for the Processing Simulation
- New updated Resource Section
Price: 149.00
It is anticipated that the Second Edition of the DFAD Simulation Kit will be mailed out in late July 2025.
