Blast Off to Reading! Program
Author Cheryl Orlassino designed the Blast Off to Reading! program for children ages 7-13, who are reading below grade level. This is for children who have dyslexia, speech delays, auditory processing disorder (APD), and other learning difficulties.
This multisensory, Orton-Gillingham-based program will systematically teach your child to read starting from the most basic units of sounds to multi-syllable, complex words in just 50 lessons.
Each lesson includes a new sound or rule, followed by several exercises, which review concepts taught in the lesson as well as those taught previously. This provides the perfect blend of reading and writing with review. Consequently, children will know their sounds and see how they are put together to form words.
Why to Use This Program
- The Blast Off to Reading program includes highly structured plans that gradually build in difficulty.
- Though this program covers topics taught to younger students, the author designed this for the maturity level of this age.
- Easy-to-implement lessons require little to no lesson planning.
- This colorful book includes large text and a simple layout, which children visually appealing.
- This program includes an answer key, so if you aren’t sure you can always check.
- Spelling is also addressed.
- The back of the book includes the complete phonics reference chart (all of the sounds taught) for a quick review or reference.
- There are teaching tools and activities to augment this program available at the Blast Off to Learning website.
Who Can Use This Program
- Parents, family members, or anyone who can work with the child on a consistent basis.
- Tutors – This program is easy to implement, just begin your session where you left off.
- Teachers – This program can be used with small groups, however, it’s recommended to use the lesson slides to present the lessons.
