Many of my struggling readers also have dexterity issues, so I am always developing multisensory activities that are fun for different ages that target specific skills and help with fine-motor skills. … read more

Orton-Gillingham programs are based on six main principles of instruction.  The first three (Phonics-based, Structured/Systematic, and Direct-Instruction) are recommendations of the National Reading P … read more

Learn about the components of a typical Orton-Gillingham program in the next video from the series “Orton-Gillingham: A Multisensory Structured Language Approach.” … read more

Short Vowel Bingo Short vowels sounds are tricky for many beginning readers. Once introduced, students need ample opportunities to practice hearing and distinguishing short vowel sounds.  Phonics Firs … read more

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, widely known as ADHD, has impacted the way students learn.  The disorder is commonly diagnosed in children around the age of 7 and boys are more than twice as … read more

Many of our young readers who start off in the beginning of the Phonics First® program still need a bit more support in phonemic awareness. Although students should have a good grounding in phonemic a … read more