Open and closed syllables are the first types of syllables students are introduced to in the Phonics First® program. Students need plenty of practice manipulating these syllables to understand the … read more

In my 4th grade classroom I prided myself on using different learning styles. I tried to incorporate movement into my lessons for kinesthetic learners. I made visual aids for my students who learned b … read more

Many of my struggling readers also have dexterity issues, so I am always developing multisensory activities that are fun for different ages that target specific skills and help with fine-motor skills. … read more

Orton-Gillingham programs are based on six main principles of instruction.  The first three (Phonics-based, Structured/Systematic, and Direct-Instruction) are recommendations of the National Reading P … read more

Learn about the components of a typical Orton-Gillingham program in the next video from the series “Orton-Gillingham: A Multisensory Structured Language Approach.” … read more

Short Vowel Bingo Short vowels sounds are tricky for many beginning readers. Once introduced, students need ample opportunities to practice hearing and distinguishing short vowel sounds.  Phonics Firs … read more