Welcome to the next post in our series on Orton-Gillingham lesson plan basics! We recently posted on the Vowel Intensive activity and the Three-Part Drill, including the visual, auditory and blending … read more

The Three Great Spelling Rules (The 1-1-1-v Doubling Rule, the Magic-E Plus Vowel Suffix Rule , and the Y Plus Suffix Rule) present difficulty to many students, often requiring additional practice ses … read more

When I see recurring miscues that happen over time and to multiple students, I try to think about what is inherently “confusing” about the miscued concept. Confusing two beginning blends, for example, … read more

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, and what better than to share some stories about making learning engaging and worthwhile for all learners? Multisensory instruction is critical for a child who str … read more

A key question we as teachers should stop and ask ourselves is …”are my students focusing on learning to read? Or, have they become automatic in their reading, to the point where they can  … read more

Orton-Gillingham in the general education classroom: A Teacher’s Journey Julie, a first-grade general education teacher, shares her journey in learning Phonics First Orton-Gillingham and implem … read more