Blast Off to Reading!
A Complete Orton-Gillingham Program for Dyslexic Students Ages 7-13
Launch your dyslexic student to reading success!
Evidence Based
This program is based on the Orton-Gillingham (OG) approach, which is in alignment with the science of reading. The OG approach has had many studies and research reviews which provide support for its effectiveness in teaching those with dyslexia to read. In addition, studies related to the science of reading, by numerous contributors, have added a better understanding of how children learn to read, resulting in more effective instructional practices. Blast Off to Reading incorporates the recommendations (as done in the OG approach) for an effective reading program backed by research. Read more about the relationship between the science of reading and the Orton-Gillingham Approach.
Easy to Use, Step-by-Step
Blast Off to Reading will walk you through the process of teaching your dyslexic student to read.
Use with the online activities for a more engaging experience. The ease of which this program can be
implemented ensures that just about anyone can do it *. Parents, older siblings,
grandparents, as well as hired tutors or teachers can all easily use this program.
* We highly recommend that instructors share the same accent as the student.
Designed & Tested by Educators
This is a reading program specifically designed for dyslexia. It was created, changed, and tweaked with the help of many students and educators. We saw what worked and what didn't and created a kid-friendly program that would be effective and enjoyable. Today, Blast Off to Reading is used by many schools in the United States and Canada, as well as by homeschoolers and parents. It is for students, ages 7 to 13, who are dyslexic or who simply struggle to read and spell. This is also very helpful for children with communicative issues, auditory processing disorder, as well as auditory discrimination problems.
Quick & Effective
Studies show that the faster an intensive reading program is implemented, the more effective it is. Therefore, the goal of this program is to get your student reading as quickly as possible. If done daily, it could be completed within three months (for most students).
Kid Approved
We understand that learning to read is hard work for these students, so we aim to make it as enjoyable as possible. Students appreciate the short lessons and short exercises, and they love the online games which reinforce what was taught. We believe this is why we often hear the comment that this was the program that finally worked.
All You Need is the Lesson-Based Workbook & the Optional Web-App
This full color book includes all lessons and exercises to guide you through the process of teaching your child to read. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions. Use this book with the on-line web-app for a complete multi-sensory, Orton-Gillingham approach.
Important: to ensure you receive an unused book of the latest version, be sure the seller on Amazon is Amazon.com. Note that 3rd party sellers often sell used, outdated books.
$37.00
Also Available - Student Workbook for the Classroom
This book contains only the student exercises.
Use this book with the lesson slides app, to present the lessons
using a Smart Board in a fun, interactive manner.
$16.00
Important: to ensure you receive an unused book of the latest version, be sure the seller on Amazon is Amazon.com. Note that 3rd party sellers often sell used, outdated books.
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About the Web-App
This is the NEW IMPROVED BOTR web-app, released in the fall of 2024.
Now with a lesson menu and NEW activities for ALL lessons!
While the lesson-based workbook can be used alone as a complete reading program, it is
highly recommended that it be used in conjunction with the companion web-app. The web-app, which can run on any device in a
browser, provides an additional multi-sensory component to reinforce what was taught in the lessons. The interactive activities
further the Orton-Gillingham approach with review to increase the success of the program.
Web-apps run on any device in your browser.
The Blast Off to Reading Web-App
Teaching Tools
Fun Activities for All Lessons
Audio Dictations
Rewards that Kids Love
To learn more about the web-app and how to used it, click here.
IMPORTANT!
Before starting the program, the instructions MUST be read.
CLICK HERE for the latest
up-to-date instructions*.
*Note that some books in circulation contain older, outdated instructions, and the latest books do not contain the complete instructions. The instructions at the link provided contain the latest complete instructions and it is HIGHLY important that they be read before starting the program.
Other Useful Links for This Reading Program
For the answer key,
click here.
For the dictations lists,
click here.
Check out our books to supplement an Orton-Gillingham Reading program! click here
Teaching a class or teaching remote?
We have the tools you need!
Use the BOTR Lesson Slides App with a Smart Board or screen sharing software to
present the lessons.
Blast Off to Reading Lesson Slides
About The Blast Off to Reading Lesson Slides Web-App
Finger Pointer & Draw Feature
Blocker Cards
Watch the video to learn more!
Step-By-Step Instructions
No Training Needed
Multisensory
Effective & Fun
Scope & Sequence for the Blast Off to Reading Program
Testimonials
"Last year a fellow colleague introduced me to the I Can Fly Reading and Blast off to Reading program. Since then I have recommended it to everyone working with students. I use the app daily to reinforce the lesson plans in the book. My students have their own workbook that they enjoy using. The app gives my students endless practice. I don't know what I would do if I didn't have it."
Deanne Lakatos - OG Practitioner
"Blast Off to Reading is an amazing instructional tool that I use with students. The lessons help my struggling readers focus on letter/sound relationships, vowels, etc. The games, especially the b, d reversal games, really help and are so enjoyable my students forget that they're learning at the same time!"
Dawn Campbell - ME and also working toward OG cert.
My son has dyslexia and has struggled with reading. I have tried several programs and so far this has been the best one!
The games make the program engaging and fun while learning how to read. I am now having my other son do the program as well
just to solidify the foundations. Great program. Thank you for caring about those that struggle and finding new ways to learn.
- A very thankful homeschooling mama."Micheline Garfin
"This has been a helpful resource for students to gain access to practice activities that are meaningful and short. They are set up to teach the most critical skills in a timeframe and with features such as games that hold student's engagement as well as target foundational skills."
Allison Verschueren - Teacher, BS, MsED, NBCT
"I homeschool my kiddos and this program has worked very well for both my kids. My oldest was hardly reading when she left grade 4, she is now and avid reader after using this program."
Melissa Dopheide, Parent
"It's a great resource. Kids and teenagers learn easily with this program. As a learning specialist I can observe their improvement in reading and writing daily. I surely recommend every program!" Paola Castro, ME
"I have been using the I Can Fly and Blast Off to Reading workbooks for years with amazing results. This year I finally tried the online resources to use with my online clients during cover 19 and absolutely love them and so do all my clients!!"
Samantha Tremaine - Master's in Childhood Education, Orton Gillingham Trained
"Blast Off has been absolutely WONDERFUL for my grandson. In kindergarten he found it very frustrating to read and was diagnosed with dyslexia. BlastOff games provided him with a fun way to learn phonics in a mode that he could relate to—computer or cell phone! Every week I saw him and he wanted to play BlastOff games. I asked him to say the words out loud so that I could hear his progress and I would play with him and also say the words aloud. We took turns for who would play the alien. We also worked in the BlastOff workbook a few pages at a time so he would look forward to it the next time. Thank you, BlastOff." Betsy, grandma to dyslexic grandson
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Physical Phonics Games & Tools to Supplement Your Teaching
Take a break from the screen and use these fun card games and teaching tools .
Blast Off to Reading Web-App
The more you buy, the more you save!
| Quantity Range | Price Per License |
|---|---|
| Buy 1 to 4 licenses | each $16.00 |
| Buy 5 to 14 licenses | each $14.00 |
| Buy 15 to 24 licenses | each $12.00 |
| Buy 25 or more licenses | each $10.00 |
Price is per year.
Does not auto renew.
Blast Off Lesson Slides
The more you buy, the more you save!
| Quantity Range | Price Per License |
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| Buy 1 to 4 licenses | each $25.00 |
| Buy 5 to 14 licenses | each $23.00 |
| Buy 15 to 24 licenses | each $21.00 |
| Buy 25 or more licenses | each $18.00 |
Price is per year.
Does not auto renew.
Blast Off Premium PLUS
The more you buy, the more you save!
| Quantity Range | Price Per License |
|---|---|
| Buy 1 to 4 licenses | each $25.00 |
| Buy 5 to 14 licenses | each $22.00 |
| Buy 15 to 24 licenses | each $19.00 |
| Buy 25 or more licenses | each $15.00 |
Price is per year.
Does not auto renew.
