In my 20+ years of teaching Phonics First and Structures, I have found that students often require additional practice with syllabication, so I developed a simple file-folder game. This game is simpl … read more

Many people believe that childhood literacy begins around the time a child enters school, but preparation for literacy actually begins prior to the start of elementary school. Some might think then th … read more

Not all students become fluent in reading and spelling effortlessly. Many children struggle from a young age and require a different approach than their non-struggling peers. According to the National … read more

Sometimes students (and teachers) have days where energy is low and they need something fun and different to liven up their phonics lessons. A good time to add in something new and exciting is during … read more

Multisensory Blends Grab Bag It is sometimes challenging to come up with new and engaging multisensory activities when planning your lessons for blends because there are quite a few of them.  Toady … read more

Our final segment on Orton-Gillingham Lesson Plan Basics will cover the oral reading component. Controlled reading material is utilized for this part of the lesson and gives students practice with the … read more