Activities outside of school for dyslexic child?

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Posting here as it seems to fit with primary education better than other topics

DD is 6, Year 2 but also has a developmental delay so often appears to be move like a Reception/Year 1.

She currently does Rainbows and Swimming outside of school, which I think both support her dyslexia. But school think if I can afford it she should do one more (I can afford).

She tires quickly due to the GDD/Dyslexia, so does swimming at the weekend.

She’s also very hypermobile so I don’t think dance/gymnastics would suit her as she’s always in pain.

So other suggestions that help her? She has no confidence in herself, says she’s no good at school and it’s too hard, so want something to celebrate her and build confidence.

Rainbows are already aware and have been building her confidence through badge work/activities there.

She’s still only stage 1 swimming after over a year but I want her to keep at that, even though she doesn’t like being in Stage 1 (she’s very very close to stage 2).

Her dyslexia causes processing and memory issues, so something she can pick up easily or it doesn’t really matter if she doesn’t quite grasp it – I think that’s why she likes Rainbows, as it’s fun even if you don’t really understand what you’ve done.

@Ylvamoon

Throwing in a curve ball as horse riding seems to be out... what about a dog? Both my DC have their own dogs and are members of the Young KC. They run their own shows (besides the more serious adults) and have fun activity weekends. Training will definitely help with confidence as well as having a faithful friend by her side.

@Ylvamoon I think the cat would disagree that we need a dog

She's only 6.
I think two activities is probably enough for most 6 year olds, but your dd is already working harder than most just to keep her head above water at school all day. You have even said in your opening post that she tires easily. I am not sure adding yet more for her to have to focus on / work harder than her peers at is the best way forward.

@Kite22

She's only 6. I think two activities is probably enough for most 6 year olds, but your dd is already working harder than most just to keep her head above water at school all day. You have even said in your opening post that she tires easily. I am not sure adding yet more for her to have to focus on / work harder than her peers at is the best way forward.

@Kite22 Thank you, I think I will leave it for now and see how she is in Year 3, she's keen to do other things as most of her friends do 2 in the week and 1 at the weekend but there's plenty of time.

1:5 children have dyslexia (I have 2 children with it).
You will most likely find any activity she tries will have other dyslexics there.
I must admit to never thinking of dyslexia as a factor in doing after school activities. I just asked them what they would like to do and was guided by their interests.