Book Recommendations for Structured Literacy Teachers This School Year
Discover 7 must-read books for structured literacy teachers to boost reading, writing, and retention using Science of Reading strategies.
Author: Emily
Hi there! I’m Emily, Certified Dyslexia Practitioner and the creator of The Literacy Nest. I have been working with children from ages 1-12 since 2000 in a variety of settings.
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Why It’s Worthwhile to Do Quick Alphabet Sequencing Activities in Orton-Gillingham Lessons for Dyslexic Students
Alphabet sequencing may seem like a small thing—after all, most kids learn their ABCs in preschool, right? But for dyslexic learners, sequencing the alphabet is more than just a “basic” skill. It’s a building block for reading, writing, and spelling. That’s why adding quick alphabet sequencing activities into your Orton-Gillingham lessons is so worthwhile. Honestly,…
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Power of Precision: Why Word Choice Matters in Orton-Gillingham Lessons
As Orton-Gillingham teachers, we know how much every little thing we say can matter. Sometimes, we forget just how much weight our words carry when teaching students with dyslexia or other language-based learning differences. So much time is spent planning multisensory activities, prepping materials, and setting up routines. If we aren’t being intentional with our…
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Why Your Orton-Gillingham Students Should Be Doing the Work—Not You
Want to make a power move?! In an Orton-Gillingham lesson, one of the most powerful shifts you can make as a teacher is allowing students to do the cognitive work. That’s right, the student actually does the work! Yes, it may seem faster or more efficient to jump in and help. However, when teachers do…
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Why OG Lessons Don’t Introduce a New Concept Every Time
When you’re new to Orton-Gillingham (OG) or structured literacy instruction, you might feel like you have to teach something new in every single lesson. A new phonogram. A new rule. A brand-new syllable type. However, in OG lessons, review trumps new concepts. With OG lessons, review is essential. Teaching new concepts every time isn’t necessary….
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Summer Reading for Structured Literacy Teachers
Whether you’re a structured literacy teacher with summers off or a practitioner that works year-round, summer represents a shift in rhythms and schedule. My thoughts always turn to summer reading books. I definitely intend to read the summer’s hottest beach read or that gripping new thriller. I also find that the change of seasons inspires…
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Interleaving Strategy in Orton-Gillingham Lessons
Have you ever noticed your students remembering something one day, only to forget it the next? Or, a student masters a concept in isolation but can’t apply it later? If so, it may be time to bring the interleaving strategy into your Orton-Gillingham lesson planning. Luckily, I have the full breakdown of how and when…
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7 Time-Saving Tips for Streamlining Your Orton-Gillingham Lesson Planning
If you’re an Orton-Gillingham teacher, you know how rewarding this work can be. However, Orton-Gillingham lesson planning can be time-intensive. Between individualizing for students, tracking progress, and prepping multisensory materials, planning can easily eat up hours of your week. Luckily, there are practical, time-saving tips for streamlining your Orton-Gillingham lesson planning. Honestly, teachers can use…
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Boost Orton-Gillingham Lessons with Word List Builder
If you’re an Orton-Gillingham teacher, you know how important it is to deliver lessons that are both diagnostic and prescriptive—especially for students with dyslexia. Are You Spending Too Much Time on Orton-Gillingham Lesson Prep? If you’re an Orton-Gillingham teacher, you know how important it is to deliver lessons that are both diagnostic and prescriptive—especially for…
