Blog: Orton-Gillingham Weekly

Multisensory Monday: Root Word Therm Thermometer

Posted by Tammi Brandon on 2nd Jun 2019

This week’s multisensory activity provides an example of a quick craft an older student might enjoy to practice the root word Therm. Although I was a lower elementary school teacher for several … read more

Differentiated Instruction

Posted by Brainspring on 22nd May 2019

Differentiation involves valuing students as diverse learners and providing them with tools and opportunities suited to them.  Think of differentiating instruction like exercise and fitness. Not every … read more

Multisensory Monday: Diphthong OU Animal Sounds

Posted by Brainspring on 20th May 2019

Diphthong sounds are tricky, especially for students who struggle with reading and writing. Today’s multisensory activity is quick, engaging and fun for most ages. Who doesn’t like to chuckle to … read more

Syllabication: Rules, Division Patterns, & More

Posted by Brainspring on 15th May 2019

Our next Orton-Gillingham lesson basic covers decoding of multi-syllabic words and syllabication. We recently posted on how to address spelling dictation words using a multisensory approach. … read more
Multisensory Monday: Paw Prints for Diphthong AW

Multisensory Monday: Paw Prints for Diphthong AW

Posted by Stephanie Castillo on 8th Apr 2019

Diphthong. Even pronouncing this word is tricky! This weeks’ Multisensory Monday activity uses the keyword “paw” to help students recall the /aw/ sound. If you have students that are fans of ani … read more