Blog: Orton-Gillingham Weekly

Multisensory Monday- I’m Going on a Picnic

Posted by Brainspring on 9th Jul 2024

What is the “I’M GOING ON A PICNIC” Game?The game is called, “I’m Going on a Picnic…”  This game is a phonological awareness exercise. It makes students think about the patterns they hear in word … read more

What is the “I’M GOING ON A PICNIC” Game?

Posted by Brainspring on 9th Jul 2024

The game is called “I’m Going on a Picnic…” This game is a phonological awareness exercise. It makes students think about the patterns they hear in words. This game can be used as a phonological awar … 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 identifie … read more
Multisensory Monday: Phonics First 3-Part Drill Fun

Multisensory Monday: Phonics First 3-Part Drill Fun

Posted by Brainspring on 9th Jul 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

Accented Syllables: Meaning & Examples

Posted by Brainspring on 13th Jun 2024

Have you ever marveled at how the sway of stress in a sentence can change its entire meaning? Stress is the art of the accented syllable – an essential yet often overlooked aspect of the English l … read more
Visual-Spatial Learners: Style & Characteristics

Visual-Spatial Learners: Style & Characteristics

Posted by Brainspring on 13th Jun 2024

What is Visual Spatial Learning?Individuals with dyslexia are often referred to as visual-spatial learners. A visual-spatial learner primarily stores and accesses information in picture form. Ha … read more