Journal: Orton-Gillingham Weekly

Multisensory Monday: Make a Game Out of It!

Multisensory Monday: Make a Game Out of It!

Posted by Stephanie Castillo on 3rd Feb 2019

Multisensory Monday: Make a Game Out of It!
Whether you are a teacher or a parent, games are an excellent way to motivate even the most reluctant child!  With the demands of school, kids can easily begin to resist learning.  Weekly spelling tes … read more
Multisensory Monday: Finding Meaning in a Millipede

Multisensory Monday: Finding Meaning in a Millipede

Posted by Tammi Brandon on 23rd Jan 2019

Multisensory Monday: Finding Meaning in a Millipede
If you are working on strengthening your students understanding of morphemes, which are the smallest units of meaning in our language, here is an example of a simple, yet effective, multisensory activ … read more
Multisensory Monday:  “Bread Spread”

Multisensory Monday: “Bread Spread”

Posted by Julie Wright on 14th Jan 2019

Multisensory Monday:  “Bread Spread”
Vowel team ea makes the long sound of e (as in peach), however, these two letters can also make the short e sound (as in bread). Make this sound for ea memorable with a tasty and edible lesson! Materi … read more
Multisensory Monday: Vowel Drill Alternative

Multisensory Monday: Vowel Drill Alternative

Posted by Tammi Brandon on 10th Dec 2018

Multisensory Monday: Vowel Drill Alternative
As educators, we know the value of practicing short vowel sounds: It aids in rapid recall, increases accuracy in reading and spelling, and improves reading speed and fluency. Here is a simple, effecti … read more