Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to apply the Orton Gillingham approach to enhance your English skills, practice math concepts, and engage in physical activities.

Materials and Prep

• Orton Gillingham materials (books, flashcards, or online resources)
• Paper and pencil
• Math manipulatives (counting blocks, number cards, etc.)
• Space for physical activities (such as a backyard or open area indoors)

Activities

• English Activity: Use Orton Gillingham materials to practice reading and spelling words. Start with simple phonetic words and gradually progress to more complex ones. Use multisensory techniques, such as tracing letters in sand or using manipulatives to form words.
• Math Activity: Use math manipulatives to explore addition and subtraction concepts. Create simple word problems and have the student solve them using the manipulatives. For example, "If you have 3 apples and you eat 1, how many apples are left?"
• Physical Education Activity: Engage in a fun outdoor game that involves physical movement, such as a relay race or a scavenger hunt. This will help improve coordination, endurance, and teamwork.

Talking Points

• "Today, we will be using the Orton Gillingham approach to improve your reading and spelling skills. This method focuses on using different senses to help us remember and understand words better."
• "Let's start with some simple words. I will show you flashcards, and I want you to read the word out loud. If you need help, we can break the word down into individual sounds."
• "Now, let's practice spelling the words. You can use your finger to trace the letters in the air or on a piece of paper. This will help you remember the correct sequence of letters."
• "For math, we will be using manipulatives like counting blocks. These will help us visualize addition and subtraction problems. Let's solve a few word problems together."
• "In physical education, we will be playing a fun game that involves running, jumping, and working together as a team. It's important to stay active and keep our bodies healthy."
• "Remember, learning can be fun! Let's enjoy these activities and make the most out of our lesson today."