Reading and spelling CVC words with suffix -s at the end can be challenging for some students. Words such as “taps” or “bugs” can be confusing because the student needs to first ignore the suffix -s, … read more

Candy Hearts 3-Letter Beginning Blends Valentine’s Day is this week!  Candy hearts are cheap and in abundance this time of year! Here is a mutlisensory activity to help students learn 3-Letter B … read more

This is a great multisensory spelling activity to accompany the “sm” beginning blends.  All you’ll need is some Marshmallows, a wooden skewer, and a marker.  If you allow snacks in your cl … read more

My younger students really seem to enjoy this simple spelling game. To make it, you will need some clothespins, a clothes hanger, and some letter stickers.  Assembly time is quick: Simply place one le … read more

Spelling skills are very important to both reading skills and writing skills.  We at Brainspring Orton-Gillingham feel a student has mastered a phonetic concept when the student can both read and spel … read more

My students, especially my older ones, love to play games, but I am always struggling to find games that are fun and engaging while still teaching the skills my students need. Uno, however, appeals to … read more