Blog: Orton-Gillingham Weekly

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

Multisensory Monday- Sight Word Slap

Posted by Brainspring on 31st May 2015

Hi everyone, Welcome to Multisensory Monday!  The school year is coming to a close and I want to know- what are your summer plans? Are you teaching at a summer program?  If so, what grades? Are you tu … read more

10 Dyslexics Students Should Know

Posted by Brainspring on 28th May 2015

Hi everyone, Did you enjoy the long weekend?  I always find Memorial Day falls at the perfect time, right when I really need the extra day off.  As much as I enjoy the long weekend, I make sure to set … read more

Multisensory Monday- Pictures as Multisensory Tools

Posted by Brainspring on 18th May 2015

Hi everyone, Please forgive me for posting Multisensory Monday on Tuesday this week.  I hope everyone had a great weekend and a wonderful Monday!  Next Monday is Memorial Day, so Dite and I are both t … read more