Blog: Orton-Gillingham Weekly

Multisensory Monday: The Story of Y

Multisensory Monday: The Story of Y

Posted by Samantha Brooks on 16th Jul 2017

Many students struggle with understanding the sounds of  “Y”. Here is a cute story to introduce your students to the many sounds of “Y”! Rainbow City Presents: The Story of Y … read more
Multisensory Monday: Short Vowel Ed the Elephant

Multisensory Monday: Short Vowel Ed the Elephant

Posted by Tammi Brandon on 9th Jul 2017

  Students will love making or assembling their very own Ed the Elephant when learning about the short-E sound! Gather your materials: You will need a sheet of construction paper (any color), a … read more
Multisensory Monday- Vowel Pie

Multisensory Monday- Vowel Pie

Posted by Audrey Bon on 3rd Jul 2017

Vowel intensives are quick, short activities that help students practice differentiating between vowel sounds. Vowels are the most elusive sounds in the English language so it is important to practice … read more
Multisensory Monday- Mystery Words Game

Multisensory Monday- Mystery Words Game

Posted by Samantha Brooks on 26th Jun 2017

Student engagement is a critical part of reading remediation.  For students who struggle with reading and spelling, the repetitive skills required daily can lead to anxiety!  This is why it is importa … read more
Scientist, Psychologist, Explorer

Scientist, Psychologist, Explorer

Posted by Brainspring on 21st Jun 2017

When I watch my two-year-old son play with his toys I usually admire his efforts and think to myself how cute he is. But when I stop to think about it, I am amazed at how his play is really his job. Y … read more
Multisensory Monday- Phonics Word Yahtzee

Multisensory Monday- Phonics Word Yahtzee

Posted by Tammi Brandon on 18th Jun 2017

I am always looking for ways to engage my older students, and games seem to be just the right thing for them. One game all my students seem to love is Word Yahtzee! It is fun to play and can be custom … read more