Although we use contractions frequently in daily speech, they tend to be difficult for students to use in reading and writing. The word “Contraction” literally means “pull together&r … read more

Using a key word such as pizza while teaching letter P can help students better recall the sound in the future. This simple multisensory activity focuses on having your student(s) differentiate betwee … read more

Orton-Gillingham in the general education classroom: A Teacher’s Journey Julie, a first-grade general education teacher, shares her journey in learning Phonics First Orton-Gillingham and implem … read more

Have you ever had a student that is resistant to participating in a phonics lesson? Or, maybe you’ve had a student who always seems to get off-topic? If so, this simple game board is for you. Print a … read more

Master the 1-1-1-v doubling rule with this hands-on game! Use multisensory learning techniques to boost students’ spelling and reading skills.Games are a great way to reinforce learning, especially fo … read more

Orton-Gillingham Weekly welcomes guest blogger, Ashley Roberts!  Ashley shares her personal journey about parenting a child with dyslexia on her blog, A Mom’s Journey- My Dyslexic Child. As our … read more