Student Engagement

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5 Icebreakers for a New School Year

Children with dyslexia often enter the intervention setting with very mixed feelings. Whether in a small group or one-on-one, it is crucial to build a trusting relationship to make the best possible progress. Beginning intervention or transitioning to a new teacher can provoke a lot of anxiety. It can feel very vulnerable to expose their…

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The Top Six Games to Repurpose For Literacy Practice

No one knows quite how to breathe new life into something old quite like a teacher. Since Orton-Gillingham students require extensive practice to reach mastery of the concepts being taught, one of the best ways to practice is to incorporate lots of games into your lessons. While card games are easy to make and effective…