ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Orton-Gillingham

Orton-Gillingham is a way of teaching kids how to read and write. It helps kids who have trouble with these things.

Imagine you are trying to learn how to read and write like a big kid, but it's really hard for you. You might get frustrated or feel silly. Orton-Gillingham helps make learning easier for you by breaking it down into smaller steps.

First, it helps you learn the sounds that letters make, like "b" makes the sound "buh". Then, it helps you put those sounds together to make words like "bat" or "ball".

Orton-Gillingham uses lots of different ways to help you learn, like games, pictures, and even movement. This makes learning more fun for you and helps you remember things better. It's like playing a game where you have to match things or run around.

So, Orton-Gillingham makes learning how to read and write easier and more fun for kids who have trouble with these things.