Although we use contractions frequently in daily speech, they tend to be difficult for students to use in reading and writing. The word “Contraction” literally means “pull together&r … read more

Using a key word such as pizza while teaching letter P can help students better recall the sound in the future. This simple multisensory activity focuses on having your student(s) differentiate betwee … read more

Orton-Gillingham in the general education classroom: A Teacher’s Journey Julie, a first-grade general education teacher, shares her journey in learning Phonics First Orton-Gillingham and implem … read more

Master the 1-1-1-v doubling rule with this hands-on game! Use multisensory learning techniques to boost students’ spelling and reading skills.Games are a great way to reinforce learning, especially fo … read more

Short vowel sounds can be tricky. For students who need a second (or first) lesson on short vowel I, the following activity reinforces the keyword “itchy.” Materials: *Printed out “c … read more

Orton Gillingham Multisensory Tools: The Blending Drill The goal of the blending drill is to strengthen students overall fluency. The more our students practice blending previously learned sounds, th … read more