How Teaching Latin Roots Strengthens Reading and Vocabulary
You know those little “aha” moments that teachers love to see happen? Like when a student runs into a new word, hesitates for a second,…
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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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Level Up Reading: Literacy Games Without Screens
Why Play Still Matters in Serious Reading Instruction Teachers who use structured literacy or Orton-Gillingham lessons know how important direct and explicit teaching is. But…
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5 Powerful Reasons to Hire an Orton-Gillingham Tutor for Private Intervention
As a parent, it can be incredibly frustrating to watch your child struggle with reading. Maybe they’ve started to dread going to school, or maybe…
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Why It’s Worthwhile to Do Quick Alphabet Sequencing Activities in Orton-Gillingham Lessons for Dyslexic Students
Alphabet sequencing may seem like a small thing—after all, most kids learn their ABCs in preschool, right? But for dyslexic learners, sequencing the alphabet is…
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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 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…
