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(This post contains affiliate links.) Hello everyone! As a teacher working with children with dyslexia, I grow a special bond with each child I work with as the years pass. It’s a unique relationship when you use the Orton-Gillingham approach. I learn a great deal about each child through the teacher lens, but it’s…
Hi everyone! I meant to publish this post last month, but things with my four little ones always get pushed back a bit. If you have started out a new school year, waiting for services or new accomodations for your dyslexic child, then it can seem like a particular tense time. Perhaps last year may…
(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…
This post about organizing teacher materials contains affiliate links. Have you just finished your OG training or you’re 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…
The Literacy Nest: Where Fledgling Readers Grow Hi everyone! As you all know, I have changed from The Reading Tutor/OG to The Literacy Nest in the past month. Thank you for continuing to support my page, stores, and blog as I have made the transition. Some of you may or may not be aware that…
Hi everyone! My little blog is undergoing some big changes over the next few months and I wanted to fill you all in on what you’ll notice.What’s changing? Social Media: I am changing my blog, and all social media outlets to The Literacy Nest. I’ll still keep my little owl theme going, but freshen up…
Happy Friday everyone! We’re more than halfway through Dyslexia Awareness Month and what a month it has been. I’m thrilled to share the resources I find and/or create on my FB page with you. I was passing out snack to my twin toddlers this morning and noticed this message on a box of raisins. When…
Happy Friday everyone! I don’t know about you, but lately things are feeling very busy around here! So much to do, so many great opportunities, but sometimes you just can’t do them all. But! I love sharing with all of you, so today, in honor of Dyslexia Awareness Month, I thought I’d share 3 helpful resources…
Greetings everyone! I’m Emily, The Reading Tutor/OG. I was a classroom teacher for many years before having my three children. I am now a WAHM (work at home Mom). My boys are nearly 2 and my daughter is 3 months old. I work with children in a 1:1 setting with dyslexia and writing…