Blog: Orton-Gillingham Weekly

Ten Ways to Get Kids to Read!

Posted by Samantha Brooks on 4th Mar 2020

Each year at the beginning of March, school children kick off National Reading Month by celebrating the birthday of the beloved Dr. Seuss. March also opens up the time of the school year that kids nee … read more

Foster a Lifelong Love of Reading

Posted by Brainspring on 13th Nov 2019

This week is National Young Readers Week! I myself am looking forward to celebrating National Middle Age Readers Week, but I digress. Though reading is important at any age, reading at a young age … read more
When Does Literacy Begin?

When Does Literacy Begin?

Posted by Tammi Brandon on 30th Jul 2019

Many people believe that childhood literacy begins around the time a child enters school, but preparation for literacy actually begins prior to the start of elementary school. Some might think then th … read more
Family Presence at School

Family Presence at School

Posted by Loraine Hodgson on 28th Nov 2018

It Takes a Village  After more than twenty years of teaching, and several school closures, I found myself at a little school in the inner-city that felt like time had stopped. They still had the origi … read more