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The Ultimate Orton-Gillingham Toolkit: Decodable Books, Workbooks, and Materials That Actually Work

Not all Orton-Gillingham materials are created equal—and choosing the wrong ones can set your students back. In this post, I break down what a real OG-aligned curriculum should include, from...

Why Use Orton-Gillingham for Kids with Dyslexia? Discover Why It Works and Debunk the Myths

Ayinde Abiola

Orton-Gillingham offers a lifeline to children with dyslexia by providing them with the tools they need to succeed. Its multisensory, systematic approach helps children master the mechanics of reading while...

The Truth About Reading Fluency: What Works, What Doesn’t, and How to Actually Teach It
May 14, 2025
Fluency isn’t just about reading fast—it’s about reading with confidence, accuracy, and expression. In this post, I break down how to teach reading fluency the right way, using science-backed strategies...
What Struggling Readers Need: A Teacher’s Perspective
December 31, 2024
What Struggling Readers Really Need: Proven Strategies for Reading Success in Second and Third Grade As a teacher with over a decade of experience working in urban schools, I’ve had...
What are Decodable Books? A Comprehensive Guide for Parents and Educators
October 7, 2024
Decodable books are a type of reading material specifically made to support early readers, focusing on phonics-based learning to help children decode words. Unlike traditional leveled readers, which may introduce a broad...