Blog: Orton-Gillingham Weekly

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

Classrooms in the Time of Coronavirus

Posted by Brainspring on 16th Sep 2020

Welcome to a brave new world, teachers! In this new world, teachers are doing what we’ve always done: We’re doing our best to educate our students within a system of high demands and often limited res … read more

Multisensory Monday: Book Bucks

Posted by Brainspring on 13th Sep 2020

In a world where everything is based on technology and immediate feedback, and now with virtual learning, a reminder of our original roots of using library books may be long overdue. Does anyone miss … read more

Advocating With Clarity and Kindness

Posted by Brainspring on 10th Sep 2020

I have been a teacher for 29 years, but a parent for 30! My son was both Gifted and Dyslexic. Throughout his school years, this presented a number of challenges, trying times, and major headaches!  Wh … read more

Multisensory Monday: Water Balloon Vowel Practice

Posted by Brainspring on 7th Sep 2020

Vowel sounds are typically the most challenging for students to master, some of which include short, long, and vowel teams. Help your child to understand and learn these vowel or vowel combinations by … read more

Getting Students Comfortable Going Back To School

Posted by Brainspring on 3rd Sep 2020

In these new and challenging times, we as parents and teachers face many decisions to make regarding our children’s safety and well-being. This protection comes not only in the physical (masks, hand w … read more