Blog: Orton-Gillingham Weekly

What is Cursive & Why is it Used?

Posted by Brainspring on 9th Jul 2024

A form of handwriting containing connected letters.Lowercase letters begin at the baseline requiring less motor planning.Unique letter formations lead to fewer reversals.Letter strings are identified … read more

Accented Syllables: Meaning & Examples

Posted by Brainspring on 13th Jun 2024

Have you ever marveled at how the sway of stress in a sentence can change its entire meaning? Stress is the art of the accented syllable – an essential yet often overlooked aspect of the English … read more
Multisensory Activity: Toss it, Read it, Think it

Multisensory Activity: Toss it, Read it, Think it

Posted by Brainspring on 21st Jun 2022

One of my favorite items to use during tutoring sessions was always plastic cups. They are inexpensive to buy, and you can use them in many ways to practice skills and concepts! Materials:Plastic Cups … read more