Blog: Orton-Gillingham Weekly

Multisensory Monday: The Story of Y

Multisensory Monday: The Story of Y

Posted by Samantha Brooks on 16th Jul 2017

Many students struggle with understanding the sounds of  “Y”. Here is a cute story to introduce your students to the many sounds of “Y”! Rainbow City Presents: The Story of Y … read more
Multisensory Monday- Vowel Pie

Multisensory Monday- Vowel Pie

Posted by Audrey Bon on 3rd Jul 2017

Vowel intensives are quick, short activities that help students practice differentiating between vowel sounds. Vowels are the most elusive sounds in the English language so it is important to practice … read more
Multisensory Monday- Mystery Words Game

Multisensory Monday- Mystery Words Game

Posted by Samantha Brooks on 26th Jun 2017

Student engagement is a critical part of reading remediation.  For students who struggle with reading and spelling, the repetitive skills required daily can lead to anxiety!  This is why it is importa … read more
Multisensory Monday- Phonics Word Yahtzee

Multisensory Monday- Phonics Word Yahtzee

Posted by Tammi Brandon on 18th Jun 2017

I am always looking for ways to engage my older students, and games seem to be just the right thing for them. One game all my students seem to love is Word Yahtzee! It is fun to play and can be custom … read more
The Struggling Reader with the Thick, Exciting Book

The Struggling Reader with the Thick, Exciting Book

Posted by Brainspring on 1st Jun 2017

Sliding in between student desks I glanced over small shoulders, peeking at the pages they were engrossed in. I wandered around, enjoying the quiet classroom and the busy, noisy brains hard at work d … read more
Multisensory Monday: B and D Letter Reversals

Multisensory Monday: B and D Letter Reversals

Posted by Tammi Brandon on 1st May 2017

Many students, especially those with  dyslexia, struggle with reversing letters.  While problems with letter reversals will never completely end for a truly dyslexic student, there are strategies that … read more