Blog: Orton-Gillingham Weekly

Multisensory Monday- Judge when to use -dge

Posted by Brainspring on 28th Jun 2015

Hi everyone, Welcome to Multisensory Monday!  After three fantastic weeks of training teachers in Phonics First, I am home, taking some time to unpack and recharge before I hit the road again. Open En … read more
Is my Orton-Gillingham program accredited?

Is my Orton-Gillingham program accredited?

Posted by Stephanie Cork on 11th Jun 2015

Hi Everyone, Today we have an article about accredited Orton-Gillingham-based programs.  Many people don’t know that Orton-Gillingham isn’t an program; it’s an approach.  Many progra … read more

MacGyver Challenge- Multisensory Monday

Posted by Brainspring on 8th Jun 2015

Hi everyone, Today I issue the MacGyver challenge in honor of those days we have to fly by the seat of our pants! Watch the challenge, then share your ideas in the comments. Enjoy.     Reme … read more

Teachers Can Affect Reading Brain Patterns

Posted by Brainspring on 3rd Jun 2015

Hi everyone,  “Beginning readers who focus on letter-sound relationships, or phonics, instead of trying to learn whole words, increase activity in the area of their brains best wired for reading, acco … read more