Blast Off to Reading! 50 Orton-Gillingham Based Lessons for Struggling Readers & Those With Dyslexia

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This is the 1st edition, which has been replaced by the 2nd edition. The Orton-Gillingham approach has been proven by many studies to be the best way to help those with dyslexia learn to read. An Orton-Gillingham based reading program is more than phonics worksheets and activities. A true OG reading program must teach all phonics sounds, spelling rules and exceptions in a cumulative, repetitive manner. It must be multi-sensory and be capable of being adjusted as needed. This approach to teach reading is also in alignment with the components outlined in the science of reading, a study to define evidence-based strategies for effective literacy instruction. The Blast Off to Reading Program, designed for ages 7 to 13, is rooted in the Orton-Gillingham approach. It consists of a meticulously structured lesson-based workbook and an optional web-app accessible on any browser. The companion app, available separately, enriches the learning experience with teaching tools and engaging phonics games, adding a multi-sensory dimension that children find enjoyable. This versatile reading program provides phonemic awareness instruction, fostering understanding of the sound-symbol relationship crucial for developing strong reading skills, provides the evidence-based reading help your struggling reader needs using validated methods to enhance phonics, fluency, comprehension, and overall literacy skills, will help your child's spelling by integrating systematic phonics instruction, enhancing orthographic processing, and employing effective strategies to reinforce spelling patterns and rules, is easy-to-use, no lesson planning needed, and will guide you step-by-step, ensuring a seamless and comprehensive approach to fostering your child's reading skills. provides a comprehensive phonics reference chart conveniently placed on the back cover of the workbook for easy access and quick assistance. Who Can Use this Reading Program parents or caregivers, teachers in the classroom - economical student workbooks are available & lesson slides are available for the Smart Board, tutors - tools are available for remote teaching
ASIN: 0983199639
VSKU: DBV.0983199639.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Orlassino, Cheryl
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!
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