Hey there! Are you or someone you know struggling with reading, writing, or spelling? If so, you may have heard about the Orton Gillingham method. Developed by Samuel Orton and Anna Gillingham in the early 20th century, this highly effective approach to teaching language has been adopted by schools and programs worldwide.
So what is the Orton Gillingham method, you ask? It's a systematic and structured approach that breaks down the English language into its component parts, focusing on phonemic awareness, phonics, and other essential reading and writing skills. By teaching students the rules and generalizations that make up our language, this approach helps them to understand language and communicate more effectively.
But why is the Orton Gillingham method so effective? Well, it's highly structured and sequential, meaning that students learn skills in a specific order, building on each other as they go. This approach helps ensure that students have a strong foundation in the basics before moving on to more complex skills. Additionally, the method is highly adaptable and can be customized to suit the needs of individual students or entire classrooms.
One of the unique features of the Orton Gillingham method is that it is multi-sensory, meaning it engages multiple senses during the learning process. This approach uses visual, auditory, and kinesthetic-tactile techniques to help students understand and retain information more effectively. By incorporating all of these senses into the learning process, students are better able to make connections and remember important information.
If you're interested in incorporating the Orton Gillingham method into your teaching, there are many programs and resources available to help. For example, my Time to Shine Teaching phonics-based reading, spelling, and printing program is designed to help emergent and remedial students of all ages and abilities improve their language skills by incorporating the Orton Gillingham approach with my many years of experience and successes with children. And if you're not sure where to start or need some guidance, feel free to contact me for a consultation and more information.
In addition, I have a free toolkit to "Help Your Child Feel Confident in Their Reading and Spelling" which includes a comprehensive explanation of the different ways we learn for you as the parent or educator AND a complete lesson to teach your child about their "super brain". You can download it for free from the link below.
Overall, the Orton Gillingham method is a proven and effective approach to teaching reading, writing, and spelling. So if you're looking for a way to help your students or yourself improve language skills and achieve success, why not give this method a try?
Happy Teaching!
Norma Jean
Toolkit link: https://subscribepage.io/sOpo7i
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