five minute box (uk)
The Five Minute Literacy Box and The Five Minute Number Box have been opened by
children of all ages since 2003. Since then, the activities and materials have
been updated as necessary with best practice dyslexia teaching. When Jane
Kendall (BA, Dip RSA SpLD) founded Five Minute Box she realised the effects that
early failure has on self esteem and the impact that anxiety has on working
relationships in families and peer groups. Jane worked as a Primary School class
teacher, Inclusion manager and trainer of Teaching Assistants in the UK. With
her training and experience in Specific Learning Difficulties, she observed that
many children in each class were struggling with English and Maths early in
their education. She found that using structured multisensory programmes of
specific games for just a few minutes each day helped children overcome their
difficulties while learning strategies to help themselves. Five Minute Boxes are
now used by children all over the world. Early use of Five Minute Box
interventions helps identify children with potential specific learning
difficulties such as dyslexia or dyscalculia. The activities adapt to each
child’s differences. Children love taking ownership over their learning using
the Boxes. They learn organisational and sequencing skills and help to choose
their session goals. Children experience success, which motivates them further.
