A Complete Orton-Gillingham Program for Dyslexic Students Ages 7-13
This is the most affordable Orton-Gillingham reading program available!
Improve reading in just a few weeks!
Launch your struggling reader 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 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.
Flash cards for review, letter tiles for interactive demonstrations, and audio dictations for students' independent spelling practice.
Online activities for lesson reinforcement. These are made to be fun for this age group, and if you're using our PREMIUM app, students will earn coins which can be spent in the "Fun Zone".
Fun online activities to for lesson reinforcement. These are made to be fun and some allow students to earn coins which can be spent in the "Fun Zone".
From the child-friendly student dashboard, students can go to the "Fun Zone" to spend their earned coins in several stores. They can play in the arcade, create a train layout with a working train, or create a farm where they can feed their animals.
*Only the PREMIUM web-app gives coins as students play the games. Note that your account comes with 25 free coins for you to give your student. Additional coins can be purchased if needed. Open your classroom on your Teacher Dashboard to give coins to students.
This book (294 colored pages) 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. This book contains an answer key, the dictations list, 50 lessons and 5 review lessons.
$39.95
Includes the app!
Get the PREMIUM app with progress reporting, coins and more!
We have the tools you need. Colorful lesson slides are available, which can be used
with a Smart Board or remote, and our Blast Off to Reading Premium PLUS app has the book's exercises, so remote teaching is easy!
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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
Our web-apps run on any device that supports a browser.
Apps run on Chrome Books, iPads, PCs & Macs, and even smart phones!
If you're teaching remotely or to a group using a Smart Board, our web-apps make teaching easy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Watch the video to learn more!
Our Premium PLUS app has all the great features of our premium app, but
with the exercises included. No book needed!
* The lesson slides app must first be purchased in order to purchase this
premium PLUS app.
This premium-PLUS app includes all the exercises that are in the book. Your student will be able to draw on the pages, which can be viewed via screen sharing programs, such as Zoom.
Also included is the finger pointer feature. Turn this mode on to see the finger pointer.
Now you can teach remotely with ease, and not have to worry about supplying your remote student with a physical book.
* The lesson slides app must first be purchased in order to purchase this premium PLUS app.
Dashboards for Different Roles Makes Managing Easy!
Step-By-Step Instructions
No Training Needed
Multisensory
Effective & Fun
Scope & Sequence for the Blast Off to Reading Program
Take a break from the screen and use these fun card games and teaching tools .
Blast Off PREMIUM Web-App
| qty | price |
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| 1 to 4 | $13.99 each |
| 5 to 14 | $10.99 each |
| 15 to 24 | $7.99 each |
| 25+ | $5.99 each |
Price is per year.
Does not auto renew.
Blast Off Lesson Slides
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| 1 to 4 | $25.00 each |
| 5 to 14 | $23.00 each |
| 15 to 24 | $21.00 each |
| 25+ | $18.00 each |
Price is per year.
Does not auto renew.
Blast Off Premium PLUS
| qty | price |
|---|---|
| 1 to 4 | $25.99 each |
| 5 to 14 | $20.99 each |
| 15 to 24 | $14.99 each |
| 25+ | $10.99 each |
Price is per year.
Does not auto renew.
