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As Orton Gillingham practitioners, we want to examine student errors in reading and spelling very carefully. According to the OG principles, we are charged with being prescriptive and diagnostic. This involves carefully analyzing student errors, figuring out the root cause of the error, and planning to address that area of difficulty going forward. Simply put,…
An Orton-Gillingham lesson warm-up is a brief activity at the beginning of a lesson to get the student ready for learning. It should be quick, less than 5 minutes, and targeted. This may provide additional practice in an area that they are still having difficulty with, an area that you don’t have a lot of…
So you’re hearing about Orton-Gillingham progression charts? Let’s take a closer look at what that is. Most boxed curriculum programs, whether based on Orton-Gillingham or not, have a scope and sequence. The materials and lessons are arranged in a specific order and progress according to that scope and sequence. You can look at this scope…
Decodable text is one of the most important resources for an Orton-Gillingham or structured literacy instructor. Especially for students who have relied heavily on pictures and meaning-based guessing, decodable stories are very important for breaking unhelpful habits and reinforcing their emerging decoding skills. The number of decodable options has increased quite a bit over the…
An Orton-Gillingham refresher course is for someone who has already completed a training course at Orton Gillingham. A refresher course reviews key principles and areas that may be trickier to teach. A refresher training may also help you plan instruction for your current students’ needs. It also provides you with the most current training information…
Writing is often one of the more challenging skills for students with dyslexia. It can be a challenging skill to teach, too. However, teaching writing in Orton-Gillingham lessons is a must. Some aspects of writing such as penmanship, spelling, and basic capitalization and punctuation are part of a typical OG lesson routine. More advanced writing…
Children with dyslexia often enter the intervention setting with very mixed feelings. Whether in a small group or one-on-one, it is crucial to build a trusting relationship to make the best possible progress. Beginning intervention or transitioning to a new teacher can provoke a lot of anxiety. It can feel very vulnerable to expose their…
Navigating the world of dyslexia can be challenging for educators and families alike. With the right resources, however, you can unlock the potential of your students with dyslexia, helping them to become confident and capable learners. This list of dyslexia advocacy books offers valuable insights into early detection, effective intervention strategies, legal advocacy, and understanding…
When the rhythm of the school year gives way to the different pace of summer, a teacher’s thoughts often turn to professional development. When I attend conferences, The Literacy Nest created the Building Readers for Life Summer Virtual Conference to meet those needs. Here are the Top Five Reasons You Should Attend the Building Readers…