(This post contains affiliate links.)Hi everyone! It’s back to school time and I’m sure you’re busy getting all your classrooms prepared and supplies organized. I work with students all year round, but I certainly use the BTS season to rethink some of my teaching strategies, purchase new materials and set a plan to help my […]
Unpacking The Complete O.G.: Tips For Getting Organized
Years ago, when I was knee deep in my Orton-Gillingham training, I longed for more cohesive materials that truly match the progression skills I was trained to follow. But it was HARD! Ready made programs didn’t quite work for me all the time. The order was off and I spent hours searching for the […]
Help! I’m Heading To My First Orton-Gillingham Training Session Tomorrow! ~Tips for Newbies~
I received a message from a fellow teacher a few days ago. She was getting ready to attend her first Orton-Gillingham training session, and asking what supplies to pack in her bag. I was instantly transported back to when I first started. Those nostalgic thoughts of nervousness, excitement and the “Yikes! Can I really do […]
How To Diversify Your Orton-Gillingham Resources
(This post uses an affiliate link.) Hi everyone! I’m back with more tips and today I’m going to discuss how to diversify your Orton-Gillingham resources. When we open a 401k or a 403b to stash away for retirement, your financial advisor may recommend that you diversify where you invest your money, right? Well, when […]
I Just Finished My OG Training…Now What? Series: Part One- Getting Your Materials Organized
(This post contains affiliate links.) Hi everyone! Have you just finished your OG training or in the middle of a program? Then this series is for you! I’ve spent the past month chatting with fellow Orton-Gillingham trained teachers, and compiled some tips for you to use right away. I’m going to break this up […]
Friday Foundations: Orton-Gillingham Lesson Planning Tips
Hi everyone! Welcome to my first Friday Foundations post! Every Friday, I am dedicating a special post to all my OG instructors with helpful tips for you and your students. I hope you find it informative, practical and take away a little something you can use right away. 🙂 Let’s talk lesson planning. When I was training to […]
What’s In My OG Notebook?
Hi everyone! I have a long list of OG topics to blog about for this upcoming school year. About a week ago, I asked my Facebook page fans which topic they’d like to have me blog first. Out of over 100 comments, many were eager to see how I used my OG notebook, so we’ll start there. I […]