Do you have students who struggle with reading sentences correctly and fluently? Maybe they get a little overwhelmed with fluency practice and precision reading drills? Try these quick and crafty flue … read more

Students who struggle with reading and spelling usually have the most difficulty with vowels. In Brainspring’s Phonics First® five-part lesson plan, there is an optional Vowel(skill) Intensi … read more

In this video, we address some common Orton-Gillingham myths that educators frequently ask. The details of the video are also outlined below. Mythbuster #1: There is only one “real” Orton … read more

The letter Y has so many sounds, it’s no wonder our students stumble on it! In this activity, letter Y turns into a chameleon. Just like a chameleon changes its color depending on where it lives … read more

Spelling, in general, is a tricky skill for many students. Spelling rules are typically even more challenging. Not only does the student have to segment the sounds that comprise the word, he/she must … read more

Plastic eggs are in abundance this time of year! Send out an email to parents for donations or stop by the store and pick up a pack of plastic eggs on clearance!  Here is an inexpensive activity to ma … read more