Welcome to the second post in our series on Orton-Gillingham lesson plan basics! Two weeks ago, we discussed the Three-Part-Drill and how it typically begins with the Visual Drill. Today, we will brie … read more

We all know how desperately our struggling readers need to work on vowel sounds. Adding a Vowel Intensive activity to your phonics lesson can give students the practice they need to master these chall … read more

Please welcome Julia Wall as our featured guest writer! Julia is an Elementary Curriculum Coordinator and Director of OSR Pre-K in Limestone County, Alabama. Julia writes about her district's success … 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

Welcome to our series on Orton-Gillingham Lesson Plan Basics! We are often asked what an Orton-Gillingham lesson looks like. In this series, we will briefly explain each part of a typical Orton-Gillin … read more

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