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Multisensory Monday- Connect Four Spelling

Multisensory Monday- Connect Four Spelling

Posted by Tammi Brandon on 20th Nov 2017

Spelling skills are very important to both reading skills and writing skills.  We at Brainspring Orton-Gillingham feel a student has mastered a phonetic concept when the student can both read and spel … read more
Multisensory Monday- Slam! Game

Multisensory Monday- Slam! Game

Posted by Samantha Brooks on 17th Oct 2017

Welcome to Multisensory Monday…on Tuesday!  Sometimes it is nice to spice up Red Word review!  What better way to spice things up than with a game!  This game is cheap to make and easy to play.  … read more
Multisensory Monday- Wormy Red Words (Sight Words)

Multisensory Monday- Wormy Red Words (Sight Words)

Posted by Samantha Brooks on 29th May 2017

My students always benefit from Red Word (Sight Word) practice. This activity uses a multisensory approach that helps strengthen long-term memory recall. It’s inexpensive and easy to put togethe … read more
Multisensory Monday: Handwriting Tracing Board

Multisensory Monday: Handwriting Tracing Board

Posted by Brainspring on 15th May 2017

To build correct neuro-copies in their brains, some students need more guided multisensory practice using an exact model.  Tracing boards provide that opportunity for “perfect practice.”  Simply place … read more