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Whether you are working in a mainstream classroom, in small groups, or in a one-on-one tutoring situation, you are bound to encounter the occasional challenging behaviors in Orton-Gillingham lessons. When choosing which techniques to best help a particular situation, I find it helpful to start with the ABCs of behavior. Getting to the root of…
It’s been a busy summer in the world of Orton-Gillingham this summer! I am always seeking new books, materials and lesson ideas for using the Orton-Gillingham approach, and today I am back to share some wonderful teaching tips for teaching spelling strategies. I apologize for the summer hiatus from blogging, but things are picking back…
Everyone needs movement in their life, am I right? For me personally, I love my Zumba classes or just dancing with my kids in the kitchen. Kids need to MOVE. Brain breaks have become increasingly important in classrooms as we have even more demands. I’m finding as a dyslexia practitioner using the Orton-Gillingham approach in…
Seven things parents would like their child’s pediatrician to understand about dyslexia You trust your pediatrician with your child and for most things, they are the best resource. They can tell you if your child is growing well, if their diet is healthy, and they are there when injuries or accidents occur. Sometimes, however, there…
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…
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…
Welcome back! This is part six in my six-part syllable series. In this part, we‘ll explore the consonant + le syllable! I am having so much fun sharing this information about syllables with you! A few quick reminders: What Is The Consonant +le Syllable Type? Word nerd alert! Let’s backtrack a little to learn about…
Welcome back! This is part four in my six-part syllable series. In this part, we’ll explore vowel teams syllable! I am having so much fun sharing this information about syllables with you! A few quick reminders: What is a vowel team syllable? A syllable is a word or a part of a word with one…
Welcome back! This is part five in my six-part syllable series. In this part, we‘ll explore the r-controlled syllable! I am having so much fun sharing this information about syllables with you! A few quick reminders: What is an open syllable? Chant or sing this sentence with your students until they know it by heart….