Dyslexia Devoted

Ep. 49 EnCHANTed Teaching

Christine Blance · May 8, 2023

Author · Life Coachin

Interview with Christine Blance

Ep. 49 EnCHANTed Teaching — Christine Blance

Podcast: Dyslexia Devoted

May 8, 2023

Leave me a voice note: ⁠https://www.parnelloeducation.com/speak/⁠ What tricks do you have for learning troublesome words? Welcome to Episode 49 of Dyslexia Devoted features special guest Christine Blance talking about her use of chants for teaching challenging words. Show…

GO TO SPOTIFY →

Key topicsThe Power of Mnemonic ChantsChris Blance's book, Spelling Success Homophones, is a testament to the effectiveness of mnemonic chants in improving spelling and comprehension. Each homophone word has its own unique chant and cartoon illustration, making it easier for dyslexic students to remember and understand the meaning of these confusing words. The Importance of Multisensory LearningWith remote work and online learning becoming more prevalent, it's important to recognize the value of multisensory learning for dyslexic students. Chris Blance's teaching method incorporates visual, auditory, and kinesthetic elements to create a holistic learning experience that caters to different learning styles. This approach not only benefits dyslexic students but can also be applied to other areas of education and training. The Impact of Dyslexia on Literacy SkillsAccording to a recent survey, dyslexia affects approximately 10% of the population, making it difficult for individuals to read and write. Chris Blance's teaching methods have been proven to rapidly improve literacy skills in dyslexic students, giving them the confidence and strategies they need to succeed. View all topics →

About Christine Blance

Christine Blance, podcast guest

Revolutionize Literacy Skills with Dyslexia Tutor and Author Chris Blance

25+ years Qualified dyslexia specialist1,000+ Pupils taught, ages 5–56237 words Homophone mnemonic dictionaryBook series Spelling Success

Christine Blance is an online specialist dyslexia tutor and advisor who has created highly acclaimed and impactful teaching methods that rapidly improve literacy skills. Her passion for taking struggling students and raising them to levels they never thought possible has led her to develop an extremely effective teaching program incorporating mnemonic chants and phonic flashcards. Her unique mnemonic chants and structured worksheets have been compiled into a series of books called Spelling Success, which are available on her website.

Blance's teaching methods make it possible for pupils to make rapid progress in reading and spelling, gain confidence, and learn strategies they can use for literacy in the future. Her multisensory approach is known to be effective for dyslexics and teaches spelling rules and word attack skills. Parents, teachers, and teaching assistants can also benefit from her Teaching Method, which has been tried and tested and proved really effective. They have access to all the teaching resource materials necessary to administer the method and clear, easy-to-follow video instructions at every stage.

One satisfied parent said, "Chris Blance helped to restore the self-confidence my dyslexic nine-year-old was losing. The structured learning program she had developed offers a series of springboards to those struggling to achieve literacy skills."

View profile →

About this episode

Leave me a voice note: ⁠https://www.parnelloeducation.com/speak/⁠

What tricks do you have for learning troublesome words?

Welcome to Episode 49 of Dyslexia Devoted features special guestChristine Blancetalking about her use of chants for teaching challenging words.

Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode49

This Episode's Topics:

Children with dyslexia need to be taught in different ways

Spelling chants can help with troublesome spelling words

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

https://www.parnelloeducation.com/speak/

https://helpfordyslexia.co.uk/

Educators Guide to Dyslexia

Get the Dyslexia Devoted Newsletter

Connect with Lisa Parnello:

Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation

Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation

Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group

Follow on Spotify

---

Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dyslexiadevoted/message

Guest: Christine Blance

Book Christine Blance for your show

1+ podcast & stage appearances. Remote or in studio, broadcast-grade audio.

Request an interview →