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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 of older students. While older students may grasp concepts quickly, they still require extensive practice to build fluency and automaticity. Word games are a great way to incorporate this 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…
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 Orton-Gillingham methods does NOT mean the instruction has to be dry! I hear that sometimes, and I have to disagree. Orton-Gillingham lessons can have rich, multisensory activities built in that…
I’m back with some tips for organizing Orton-Gillingham materials. You’ve made a big investment and want to implement it well. You may notice that the volume of printable materials needed does a number on your ink supply. Or perhaps there are things you’d love to laminate, but either have no time or no access to a…