Blog: Orton-Gillingham Weekly

Five Ways to Slow the Teacher Slide

Posted by Brainspring on 15th Jul 2020

Many of us in the education community have heard about the summer slide that our students experience. But what about us educators? How many of us have participated in useful professional development, … read more

Multisensory Monday: Road Trip Sound & Seek

Posted by Brainspring on 12th Jul 2020

Back in the day, my siblings and I would play the Alphabet game during every family trip. We’d find words in writing that began with each letter of the alphabet in ABC order. The first one to get all … read more

Multisensory Monday: Driveway Phonemic Awareness

Posted by Brainspring on 5th Jul 2020

Getting outside is an excellent strategy for learning in general, but with so many of us stuck at home right now, it is more important than ever. Sidewalk chalk is a cheap, simple, fast way to have fu … read more

Cooking as a Multifaceted Multisensory Activity

Posted by Brainspring on 1st Jul 2020

You do not need to leave the house to incorporate adventure in teaching your children.  Tempting your student with delicious treats will not only provide them with vital skills, but also allow them to … read more

Multisensory Monday: B is for Basketball

Posted by Brainspring on 28th Jun 2020

With all the learning happening at home within the last few months due to COVID-19, summer reading loss is an even more important issue. During a typical summer, students in kindergarten through third … read more

Seven Ways to Slow the Summer Slide

Posted by Brainspring on 24th Jun 2020

For many, this year’s summer vacation from school got off to a very early start. Thousands of children were dismissed from the traditional classroom in mid-March due to the coronavirus. Although many … read more