Is it CH or TCH? How to Teach This Spelling Generalization
Is it CH or TCH? It isn’t about hearing the /t/. The third of the short vowel spelling generalizations has to do with whether to use…
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Explicit Instruction of Comprehension Strategies for Struggling Readers
There are a variety of reasons why students struggle to develop reading and writing skills, and many of these students need explicit instruction in foundational…
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The K or CK Rule In Spelling
K or CK? Is there a rhyme or reason? After introducing the FLOSS rule, the next spelling generalization that is usually taught is the K/CK…
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The FLOSS Rule: Tips for Teaching This Spelling Generalization
Some of the most powerful tools we teach our Orton-Gillingham students are spelling generalizations. These generalizations help them choose the correct spelling option. Most adults…
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Top Ten Tips for Teaching Consonant Blends
Decoding and encoding consonant blends is among the most important concepts you teach your beginning readers. This is a skill they will use across multiple…
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Multisensory Math Activities That Really Work
Many children and adults struggle with math. Teaching multisensory math techniques as well as incorporating multisensory math activities into lesson plans is…
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Effective Decoding Strategies To Improve Reading
Many teachers are familiar with decoding strategies that may emphasize the use of picture clues, meaning, and self-monitoring. Sometimes these decoding activities are even given…
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What to Do (and NOT Do) if Your Child is Struggling with Reading and You Suspect Dyslexia
Does your child struggle with reading? It could be dyslexia. If this sounds like you, you may be suspecting dyslexia. Dyslexia is the most common…
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Tips for Teaching Consonant Digraphs
Many children have some knowledge of consonant digraphs when they start their Orton Gillingham lesson with an Orton-Gillingham tutor, although few really are familiar…
