This guide, Understanding Learning Disabilities, is an accessible, and inclusive resource designed to help elementary children and the adults who support them—better understand what learning disabilities are, how they might feel, and how to manage them with confidence and care. Inside, readers will learn about common types of learning disabilities related to reading, writing, and math, along with what it’s like to live with these challenges and how they can affect everyday school life.
The guide offers practical strategies, helpful tools, and supportive ideas for teachers, parents, and peers. With friendly visuals and examples, this guide encourages a strength-based approach, reminding every child that their brain is unique and powerful. Reflection pages allow students to share what works for them and celebrate their personal strengths.
This resource is ideal for classroom settings, small groups, or family discussions, and is a valuable tool for building understanding, empathy, and confidence in learners of all abilities.
The Lesson Outline is as follows:
What is a Learning Disability?
What Learning Disabilities are NOT
Types of Learning Disabilities
-
Reading (Dyslexia)
-
Writing (Dysgraphia)
-
Math (Dyscalculia)
How Does Having Learning Disabilities Make You Feel?
How SLDs Can Affect School & Life
Things That Can Be Tricky
Your SLD Talents
Helpful Tools & Strategies
What Teachers, Parents, Friends and Doctors Can Do
You’re Not Alone (Famous People with SLDs)
My Reflection Pages (Activity)
- What Is Tricky For Me?
- What Helps Me Most?
- What Am I Proud Of?
My Coping & Strategy Cards (Activity)
Learning Disability Posters (Printables)
- My SLD Brain is Awesome!
- How to be A Good Teacher
Resources Page
Notes About My SLD Journey (Activity)
__________________________________
What You Will Receive:
1 high-quality PDF file
8.5"x11" in size
34 Pages
__________________________________
How to Use:
1. After uploading the guide, save file to your device
2. Print either at home, or via local print provider or online print service
3. Bind, laminate, or place in duotang to use with your students
4. Alternatively, for digital use, you may present to classroom by using PDF but selecting 'full-screen' or 'presentation' mode.
________________________________
Personal Note:
Should you require a different file format or size, let us know and we can do this for you.
We love what we do and so would appreciate your feedback and review so we can continue to provide practical resources to our fellow educators. THANK YOU.
