Blog: Orton-Gillingham Weekly

Multisensory Monday: Comprehension in Colors

Multisensory Monday: Comprehension in Colors

Posted by Angelina Spiteri-Bender on 22nd Oct 2018

A key question we as teachers should stop and ask ourselves is …”are my students focusing on learning to read? Or, have they become automatic in their reading, to the point where they can  … read more
Multisensory Monday: Sidewalk Chalk Contractions

Multisensory Monday: Sidewalk Chalk Contractions

Posted by Julie Wright on 15th Oct 2018

Although we use contractions frequently in daily speech, they tend to be difficult for students to use in reading and writing. The word “Contraction” literally means “pull together&# … read more
Multisensory Monday: Suffix Sliders

Multisensory Monday: Suffix Sliders

Posted by Julie Wright on 27th Aug 2018

Teach the concept of a suffix using this fun Multisensory Monday activity! If your multisensory supplies are starting to take over your living space, try activities such as this, where everything fits … read more
Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Tools: Blending Drill

Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Tools: Blending Drill

Posted by Angelina Spiteri-Bender on 15th Aug 2018

Orton Gillingham Multisensory Tools: The Blending Drill The goal of the blending drill is to strengthen students overall fluency. The more our students practice blending previously learned sounds, th … read more
Multisensory Monday: Two-Syllable Word Builders

Multisensory Monday: Two-Syllable Word Builders

Posted by Tammi Brandon on 5th Aug 2018

Today’s Multisensory Monday activity allows students to practice building and reading two-syllable words using craft sticks! This activity is inexpensive, durable, easy-to-store, fun-to-use, and … read more