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…
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3 Tips for Maximizing Dictation
Dictation is an important part of each Orton-Gillingham lesson. It is when everything comes together. Dictation is the You Do portion of the gradual release…
