This is the most affordable Orton-Gillingham reading program available!
Improve reading in just a few weeks!

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 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 contains fifty lessons with five review lessons. The lessons will walk you through the process of teaching your student to read and spell. This is done systematically with short workbook exercises followed by online games and tools.

The ease of which this program can be implemented ensures that just about anyone can do it (note that we do feel that instructors should share the same accent as the student). Parents, older siblings, grandparents, as well as hired tutors or teachers can all easily use this program.

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.

Blast Off to Reading Lesson Slides

Over 1500 lesson slides with colorful illustrations that will hold your students' attention. These slides contain all program instructions and will walk you through the program, step-by-step.

Finger Pointer & Draw Feature

Turn the "finger pointer" mode on so your students can see what you're pointing at. Also, you can turn the "draw mode" on, to draw on the slides.

Finger Pointer & Draw Feature

Turn the "finger pointer" mode on so your students can see what you're pointing at. Also, you can turn the "draw mode" on, to draw on the slides.

Blocker Cards

Turn on the "blocker cards", so you can block out letters, to isolate certain sounds. This is very useful when students need help decoding larger words.