Concept: ng/nk Endings Many of my students struggle to hear the difference between words that contain -ng or -nk endings (such as sung, pink, strong) and words that sound very close but do not have -n … read more

One of the biggest struggles my students, particularly my older students, have is blending large words together. Many of my tutoring sessions include activities to help facilitate better whole word re … read more

Learning a New Language I’m planning a trip to Central America, and instead of daydreaming about serene beaches, I’m fearfully anticipating that blank, confused, lost-for-words expression that will co … read more

We are often asked what a typical Orton-Gillingham lesson looks like.  Most lessons are comprised of five main components:  The Three Part Drill;  Introduction of a new skills and the application; a S … read more

Sliding in between student desks I glanced over small shoulders, peeking at the pages they were engrossed in. I wandered around, enjoying the quiet classroom and the busy, noisy brains hard at work d … read more

To celebrate March is Reading Month, Brainspring Tutors and Instructors share their tips and ideas for motivating students to read. “How do you motivate your students to read?” I motivate my young, … read more