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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, you can use direct and explicit teaching when it comes to short vowel generalizations. It’s all about showing students exactly what to do, walking them through examples, and then giving…
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 need to thrive. However, we must know what the red flags of dyslexia look like, especially in our youngest learners. Dyslexia is a language-based learning difference that affects reading, spelling,…
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 students who struggled with reading were mislabeled, misunderstood, or left behind. Today, we know that dyslexia is a neurobiological learning difference that primarily affects reading, spelling, and phonological processing. But…
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 you’ve noticed they’re falling behind their peers despite their best efforts. If this sounds familiar, hiring a private Orton-Gillingham (OG) tutor might be the game-changing support your child needs. Orton-Gillingham…
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 of this, they often develop clever ways to mask their reading and spelling difficulties. To teachers and parents, these compensations may look like effort, creativity, or even misbehavior. However, beneath…
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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,…
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…
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…