If you are reading this, you are probably familiar with Brainspring and our Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Instruction programs. Brainspring has been bringing fun and effective multisensory learning … read more

In Brainspring classes, instructors often mention the “science” behind letter formation. What is that “science” and why is it important to our students’ writing? How can we help our students with corr … read more

Knowing how to break words into syllables helps students pronounce words, figure out unknown words, and assists with spelling.Materials: -Legos-Picture cardsPrint and cut the picture cards. Players ta … read more

Most teachers have given up on spelling lists since they do not work. Students memorize words for the test but forget them soon after. Most words in the English language follow patterns and spelling r … read more

The benefits of Repeated Reading cannot be understated. Rereading text will strengthen these important reading skills:  Fluency: multiple exposures to words leads to orthographic mapping which i … read more

Some students have difficulty identifying short vowel sounds and need additional practice. This is a short game to practice with those sounds.Materials: -Short Vowel List-Short Vowel Race Board -Crayo … read more