Blog: Orton-Gillingham Weekly

Multisensory Monday: Sticky Note Scramble

Posted by Brainspring on 5th Oct 2020

Happy Monday everyone! Today we share some suggestions on incorporating learning, movement and yes, sticky notes! Put those sticky notes to good use with the following interactive games. Sure to motiv … read more

Multisensory Monday: Consonant-LE Bubbles!

Posted by Brainspring on 20th Sep 2020

Let’s face it, bubbles are fun for kids of all ages! Who doesn’t love the changing iridescent colors of bubbles floating in the air, or watching them fuse together when they collide? Bubbles are an ex … read more

Multisensory Monday: DIY Playdough!

Posted by Brainspring on 23rd Aug 2020

I have been making playdough as a teaching tool for many years and have tried a few different recipes. The one I share with you in today’s article is by far my favorite (I still have the handwri … read more

Multisensory Monday: There, Their, They’re

Posted by Brainspring on 9th Aug 2020

Are you a human grammar and usage checker? Maybe you see words spelled incorrectly on social media and have heart palpitations. Or, maybe you silently correct someone’s grammar as they speak. If so, t … read more

5 Ways to Practice Phonemic Awareness at Home

Posted by Brainspring on 29th Jul 2020

As a teacher, I regularly am asked by parents, “What can I do to help my child?” The answer to this question is very simple, but also pretty complex – phonemic awareness. On the complex side, phonemic … read more

Incentivizing Kids to Read

Posted by Brainspring on 22nd Jul 2020

“How can I encourage my child to want to read?” Every parent of a struggling reader regularly asks this. We know children gain important reading skills the more they read, however when rea … read more