Blog: Orton-Gillingham Weekly

Multisensory Monday: Morpheme Toss

Posted by Brainspring on 15th Mar 2021

While the end of winter is upon us, it’s not too late to enjoy some fun snow-related activities! In this activity, students will be playing a relay time game where they toss a certain number of “snowb … read more

Multisensory Monday: St. Patrick’s Sensory Bag

Posted by Brainspring on 7th Mar 2021

In the early grades, children learn to sound out words listening for individual sounds. As they get older, they learn that two or three letters together can make one sound. These blends can come at th … read more

Multisensory Monday: Wild Old Words

Posted by Brainspring on 21st Feb 2021

Just like fashion frenzies, language often takes on trends. I recall watching old Westerns when I was younger and hearing, “Come an’ git’it, it’s time for chow” as a dinner announcement. Depending on … read more

Multisensory Monday: Conversation Hearts

Posted by Brainspring on 14th Feb 2021

Conversation hearts are so much more than a sweet treat! These heart-shaped, sugary concoctions are a fantastic multisensory tool. Below are multiple activities you can do with them to incorporate som … read more

Multisensory Monday: Snowball Syllabication

Posted by Brainspring on 24th Jan 2021

If you are like me, you are regularly looking for simple ways to make syllabication a little more fun. I found this trick a while back and have used it with success in my classroom and tutoring sessio … read more