Blog: Orton-Gillingham Weekly

Multisensory Monday- Hoop War (ng/nk)

Multisensory Monday- Hoop War (ng/nk)

Posted by Audrey Bon on 25th Sep 2017

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
Dyslexia & Learning a Second Language

Dyslexia & Learning a Second Language

Posted by Brainspring on 17th Aug 2017

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
Orton-Gillingham Part 4: Lesson Demonstration

Orton-Gillingham Part 4: Lesson Demonstration

Posted by Stephanie Cork on 14th Aug 2017

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
The Struggling Reader with the Thick, Exciting Book

The Struggling Reader with the Thick, Exciting Book

Posted by Brainspring on 1st Jun 2017

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
Motivating Students to Read

Motivating Students to Read

Posted by Brainspring on 14th Mar 2017

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