Welcome to the next post in our series on Orton-Gillingham lesson plan basics! The past few weeks we have covered the first two parts of the Three-Part-Drill, the Visual and Auditory Drills. Today, we … read more

Not all students learn to read the same. Many students need to learn to read using a different approach than what may be provided at school. The majority of states across the US have dyslexia laws in … read more

Today is Multisensory Monday! When teaching phonological awareness skills such as blending and segmenting, I often use Elkonin boxes, colored blocks, and chips. Lately, I have been searching for a fun … read more

We all know how desperately our struggling readers need to work on vowel sounds. Adding a Vowel Intensive activity to your phonics lesson can give students the practice they need to master these chall … read more

Please welcome Julia Wall as our featured guest writer! Julia is an Elementary Curriculum Coordinator and Director of OSR Pre-K in Limestone County, Alabama. Julia writes about her district's success … read more

Whether you are a teacher or a parent, games are an excellent way to motivate even the most reluctant child!  With the demands of school, kids can easily begin to resist learning.  Weekly spelling tes … read more