Blog: Orton-Gillingham Weekly

ADHD: A Mother’s Perspective

ADHD: A Mother’s Perspective

Posted by Brainspring on 20th Aug 2019

I knew my son was different at his first birthday. Having two older sisters, I could have attributed his habits and behaviors to “being a boy”, however I sensed something else was wrong. My son (we wi … read more
Multisensory Monday: 1-1-1 Doubling Rule Game

Multisensory Monday: 1-1-1 Doubling Rule Game

Posted by Tammi Brandon on 24th Sep 2018

Games are a great way to reinforce learning, especially for more complex concepts and rules. The 1-1-1 Doubling Rule is one of the Three- Great Rules and often required review or re-teaching. The rule … read more
Multisensory Monday: Two-Syllable Word Builders

Multisensory Monday: Two-Syllable Word Builders

Posted by Tammi Brandon on 6th 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
Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Tools: Sand Tray

Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Tools: Sand Tray

Posted by Brainspring on 17th May 2018

The Sand Tray is an essential multisensory tool in most Orton-Gillingham programs. In this video, we provide helpful hints for using the sand tray in a multisensory way. Why Do We Use the Sand Tray? … read more
Multisensory Monday: Fluency Sentences

Multisensory Monday: Fluency Sentences

Posted by Tammi Brandon on 14th May 2018

Do you have students who struggle with reading sentences correctly and fluently? Maybe they get a little overwhelmed with fluency practice and precision reading drills? Try these quick and crafty flue … read more
Multisensory Monday: Ending Blends Plastic Eggs

Multisensory Monday: Ending Blends Plastic Eggs

Posted by Brainspring on 2nd Apr 2018

Plastic eggs are in abundance this time of year! Send out an email to parents for donations or stop by the store and pick up a pack of plastic eggs on clearance!  Here is an inexpensive activity to ma … read more