The Sand Tray is an essential multisensory tool in most Orton-Gillingham programs. In this video, we provide helpful hints for using the sand tray in a multisensory way. Why Do We Use the Sand Tray? … read more

While coaching teachers in Phonics First® (Brainspring’s accredited Orton-Gillingham based program) a couple of weeks ago at a local Michigan school,  I could not help but be drawn to the litera … read more

Please welcome  Orton-Gillingham Weekly’s guest blogger Tiffany Sunday! Tiffany is an author, lecturer, and professional speaker who happens to have dyslexia.  To help parents and teachers under … read more

In Brainspring’s Phonics First® and Stuctures® programs, syllabication is one of the main components of the Five-Part Lesson Plan. The eight different syllable types are introduced one-at-a-time … read more

The Holidays are such a busy time of year. Sometimes during the hustle and bustle of the season, people find there isn’t much time left for reading. Here are some fun ways to fit reading with yo … read more

What are Controlled Readers? And Why are they Important to Emerging and Struggling Readers? Controlled Readers are an excellent resource for beginning and struggling readers, yet they are seldom used … read more