Blog: Orton-Gillingham Weekly

Penny Slide Activity

Penny Slide Activity

Posted by Brainspring on 10th Apr 2023

Vowel Intensives are used to practice difficult sounds. It is a mini-review of any miscued sounds in the 3-part drill. (Vowel intensives can also be used when miscues occur in dictation words and sent … read more
It's Never Too Late! Featuring Anita Goble

It's Never Too Late! Featuring Anita Goble

Posted by Brainspring on 31st Mar 2023

If you are reading this, you are probably familiar with Brainspring and our Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Instruction programs. Brainspring has been bringing fun and effective multisensory learning … read more
Candy and Cups

Candy and Cups

Posted by Brainspring on 27th Mar 2023

Vowel Intensives are used to practice difficult sounds. It is a mini-review of any miscued sounds in the 3-part drill. (Vowel intensives can also be used when miscues occur in dictation words and sent … read more
Magic-e Rule Multisensory Activity

Magic-e Rule Multisensory Activity

Posted by Brainspring on 13th Mar 2023

Story of the Vowels in Alphabet LandThe vowels: a, e, i, o, u, and y were the most popular in the land. You couldn’t make a word without them. However, there was one vowel that could do something spec … read more
The Importance of Correct Letter Formation

The Importance of Correct Letter Formation

Posted by Brainspring on 28th Feb 2023

In Brainspring classes, instructors often mention the “science” behind letter formation. What is that “science” and why is it important to our students’ writing? How can we help our students with corr … read more
Building Syllables with LEGO® Bricks

Building Syllables with LEGO® Bricks

Posted by Brainspring on 20th Feb 2023

Knowing how to break words into syllables helps students pronounce words, figure out unknown words, and assists with spelling.Materials: -Legos-Picture cardsPrint and cut the picture cards. Players ta … read more