The Invisible Cognitive Load of Structured Literacy Teaching
Why teachers need systems, not more random resources If you know even the slightest bit about structured literacy teaching, you know that so much of…
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What to Do When You’re Too Overwhelmed to Prep for OG Lessons
There are seasons when OG lesson prep feels harder than usual. Recently, I read a post from a teacher in my private Orton-Gillingham Instructors Facebook…
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Why Do We Use Key Words in the Phonogram Deck Drill?
In every Orton-Gillingham Approach lesson, the phonogram drill is an important part of instruction. It helps students build strong connections between letters and sounds. One…
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Why Orton-Gillingham Teachers Say ‘It Depends’
If you’ve spent any time in Orton-Gillingham circles, there’s one phrase you’ve probably heard again and again: “It depends.” You might hear it when you…
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Power of Precision: Why Word Choice Matters in Orton-Gillingham Lessons
As Orton-Gillingham teachers, we know how much every little thing we say can matter. Sometimes, we forget just how much weight our words carry when…
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Why Your Orton-Gillingham Students Should Be Doing the Work—Not You
Want to make a power move?! In an Orton-Gillingham lesson, one of the most powerful shifts you can make as a teacher is allowing students…
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Why OG Lessons Don’t Introduce a New Concept Every Time
When you’re new to Orton-Gillingham (OG) or structured literacy instruction, you might feel like you have to teach something new in every single lesson. A…
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Interleaving Strategy in Orton-Gillingham Lessons
Have you ever noticed your students remembering something one day, only to forget it the next? Or, a student masters a concept in isolation but…
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7 Time-Saving Tips for Streamlining Your Orton-Gillingham Lesson Planning
If you’re an Orton-Gillingham teacher, you know how rewarding this work can be. However, Orton-Gillingham lesson planning can be time-intensive. Between individualizing for students, tracking…
