Blog: Orton-Gillingham Weekly

Maintaining Reading Momentum Over the Holidays

Posted by Brainspring on 11th Dec 2019

The holiday break will be here before we know it! In case you are making a list, and checking it twice (well, a reading list, that is), here are a set of activities to keep that reading momentum going … read more
Multisensory Monday: Slurp Bossy R Sounds

Multisensory Monday: Slurp Bossy R Sounds

Posted by Brainspring on 1st Dec 2019

When letter r sits next to a vowel, it “bosses it around” to make a completely different sound. This lesson teaches /ur/ but also reviews /er/ and /ir/. Sometimes, we may choose to create a unique key … read more

Foster a Lifelong Love of Reading

Posted by Brainspring on 13th Nov 2019

This week is National Young Readers Week! I myself am looking forward to celebrating National Middle Age Readers Week, but I digress. Though reading is important at any age, reading at a young age … read more

Why Vowels are the Trickiest Sounds

Posted by Brainspring on 30th Oct 2019

Vowels are the trickiest sounds in our language.  They can be especially frustrating for struggling readers and challenging for teachers as well.  It’s not your imagination that the /o/ sound in “dog” … read more

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 11th 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