Level Up Reading: Literacy Games Without Screens
Why Play Still Matters in Serious Reading Instruction Teachers who use structured literacy or Orton-Gillingham lessons know how important direct and explicit teaching is. But…
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Orton-Gillingham Games for Older Students
While the benefits of using Orton-Gillingham games for practice with young children may be obvious, games can still play an important role in the learning…
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Summer Tutoring Fun: 5 Tips for Orton-Gillingham Tutors
I am often asked whether I recommend students take the summer off from tutoring. In fact, I recommend quite the opposite. Increasing the amount of…
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7 Steps for Teaching V/CV Syllable Division
There are many reasons to teach syllable division rules. Your students need a procedure to help them tackle long multisyllabic words. Mastering syllable division helps…
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Orton-Gillingham Games To Repurpose
Games have several important roles to play in Orton-Gillingham lessons, so it’s only natural to find one that both you and your students will love…
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The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: 12 Great Learning Games Your Kids Will Love
It is hard to believe that the holiday season is here! Many families have rediscovered the fun of family game night. From board games to…
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Seven Summer Reading Tips For Challenged Readers
When I think of summer vacation, I have visions of popsicles, playing in the sprinkler, lemonade stands, long summer evenings, and lazy days reading in…
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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…
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Phonics Activities Your Kids Will Love
Hi everyone! As a teacher using the Orton-Gillingham approach, I am constantly looking for phonics activities that my students will find fun and engaging. Using…
