Blog: Orton-Gillingham Weekly

Graphemes & Phonemes - Correspondence & Differences

Posted by Brainspring on 4th Feb 2025

All cultures have spoken languages, but not all languages have a written counterpart. Speaking is a natural process that occurs whether formal rules are associated with it or not. In Proust and the Sq … read more
What is the Orton-Gillingham Three-Part Drill?

What is the Orton-Gillingham Three-Part Drill?

Posted by Brainspring on 11th Nov 2024

The Three-Part Drill is an excellent way to practice previously taught sounds for reading, spelling, and fluency. After a new skill is taught it becomes part of the Three-Part Drill. In Brainspring’s& … read more

What is Cursive & Why is it Used?

Posted by Brainspring on 9th Jul 2024

A form of handwriting containing connected letters.Lowercase letters begin at the baseline requiring less motor planning.Unique letter formations lead to fewer reversals.Letter strings are identified … read more