One of the biggest struggles my students, particularly my older students, have is blending large words together. Many of my tutoring sessions include activities to help facilitate better whole word re … read more

What is Orton-Gillingham? Orton-Gillingham is NOT a trademarked name.  ANYONE can use the name Orton-Gillingham. This is why it’s important to choose a quality Orton-Gillingham, or Multisensory … read more

Learning a New Language I’m planning a trip to Central America, and instead of daydreaming about serene beaches, I’m fearfully anticipating that blank, confused, lost-for-words expression that will co … read more

We are often asked what a typical Orton-Gillingham lesson looks like.  Most lessons are comprised of five main components:  The Three Part Drill;  Introduction of a new skills and the application; a S … read more

Welcome to Multisensory Monday!  The V/CV and VC/V syllable division pattern is a difficult, yet essential skill, in the decoding process.  Today Tammi Brandon shares a great activity to hel … 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