Blog: Orton-Gillingham Weekly

Multisensory Monday: Practicing with Prefixes

Posted by Guest Blogger on 6th Oct 2019

It’s hard to make practicing prefixes fun, however, most kids seem to love spinner games! I work with students with dyslexia in small groups and games help them remember more of what they are learning … read more
Multisensory Monday: Poke-a-Bunch Game

Multisensory Monday: Poke-a-Bunch Game

Posted by Stephanie Castillo on 12th Aug 2019

As an Orton-Gillingham tutor, I try to spice up my multisensory activities often to keep my lessons engaging.  I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for CHEAP, easy multisensory ideas to us … read more

The Power of Confidence: Thoughts from a Tutor

Posted by Brainspring on 6th Aug 2019

For many students, their struggle to read has made them feel self-conscious or even like a failure. They don’t understand why reading seems to come so easy to their peers and why they can’ … read more
When Does Literacy Begin?

When Does Literacy Begin?

Posted by Tammi Brandon on 30th Jul 2019

Many people believe that childhood literacy begins around the time a child enters school, but preparation for literacy actually begins prior to the start of elementary school. Some might think then th … read more

Multisensory Monday: Tic-Tac-DOUGH Game

Posted by Tammi Brandon on 22nd Apr 2019

Students of all ages love games! Here is a quick game you can play to teach or reinforce the short E sound heard in EA words such as “bread”. Alternately, you could use this activity when teaching sin … read more