Help with b and d confusion, Strategies and Activities (Video)

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Most tutors and teachers of Orton Gillingham have a student (or 10!) that confuse “b” and “d.”  It’s a common challenge for kids, but throw in a dyslexia diagnosis, and it gets even harder. There are several strategies to use to help students overcome this issue.

Most tutors and teachers of Orton Gillingham have a student (or 10!) that confuse “b” and “d.”  It’s a common challenge for kids, but throw in a dyslexia diagnosis, and it gets even harder. There are several strategies to use to help students overcome this issue.

Why Is It Common to Confuse b and d?

The confusion between “b” and “d” is common because the letters are mirror images of each other. This can make it difficult for children to distinguish between the two, especially when they are first learning to read and write.

When to teach b and d

When teaching b and d, b comes first in the scope and sequence. You would teach the sound with the keyword and teach mind-motor coordination with tracing the letter while saying the letter name – just like other letters. The d is a little later in the scope and sequence.

You would not teach the letters b and d together. The b and d confusion can happen once kids start reading and writing after you have taught them both. It’s just the nature of these mirrored letters. Students might also have an issue with p and q.   That’s when you might begin using some of these techniques and activities. You don’t need these activities to teach b and d – you use them if you have a student confusing b and d.

For activities check out the full blog post here.

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