Direct and Explicit Teaching for Short Vowel Generalizations
When it comes to helping kids learn short vowel generalizations, clarity is everything. Guessing or memorizing random rules doesn’t build confidence. However, understanding does. Luckily,…
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Red Flags of Dyslexia in Younger Children
When it comes to reading, early intervention can change everything. The earlier we identify signs of dyslexia, the sooner we can provide the support children…
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History of Dyslexia: From the 1800s to Today
Dyslexia is one of the most researched learning differences in the world. On the other hand, dyslexia is also the most misunderstood. For centuries, bright…
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5 Powerful Reasons to Hire an Orton-Gillingham Tutor for Private Intervention
As a parent, it can be incredibly frustrating to watch your child struggle with reading. Maybe they’ve started to dread going to school, or maybe…
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How Children with Undiagnosed Dyslexia Compensate
When a child has dyslexia that goes undiagnosed, the signs aren’t always obvious. Many children are bright, resourceful, and determined to succeed in school. Because…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
