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Indulging in our passion for art and ideas, we established Windsor Press to publish books. Children's illustrated books, Photography books, chapter books, and Heather Hopper's Decodables—a set of decodable readers—are all part of our product family.
Orton-Gillingham Approach
The Orton-Gillingham method is a structured, multisensory approach to teaching reading, writing, and spelling. Developed in the early 20th century by neuropsychiatrist Samuel Orton and educator Anna Gillingham, this approach is particularly effective for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties.
At its core, Orton-Gillingham breaks down reading and spelling into smaller, manageable skills involving letters and sounds, and then builds upon these skills over time
Why it Works
Orton-Gillingham emphasizes the use of multiple senses in the learning process. Students see, hear, and touch to reinforce their understanding of language concepts. For example, they might learn the letter 'p' by seeing it, saying its name, and tracing it in shaving cream.
This multisensory approach creates multiple pathways for learning and retrieval of information
Tested in Learning Environment
The approach is tailored to each student's needs. Teachers continually assess student progress and adjust their instruction accordingly. This individualized approach ensures that students master each skill before moving on to the next
By combining these elements, the Orton-Gillingham method provides a comprehensive framework for literacy instruction, empowering students to become confident, capable readers and writers
Colourful Stories with Values
The use of colorful graphics plays a pivotal role in enhancing the learning experience by complementing the easy-to-learn text. By associating images with words and ideas, learners can create mental connections that facilitate understanding and recall. The engaging graphics break up the text, making it less daunting and more approachable, which is especially beneficial for young readers or those with learning difficulties. This combination of visually stimulating elements with clear, accessible language fosters an inviting learning environment that encourages exploration and curiosity, ultimately leading to a more effective educational experience.
Using the evidence-based Orton-Gillingham structured literacy approach, this suite of 'decodable readers' (aka storybooks) is aimed towards emergent readers, reluctant readers, and dyslexic students.
This is a proven "building-block" approach to reading that is systematic, sequential, structured, direct, and accessible for struggling and new readers - as well as ESL students.
Our Books
Children's Illustrated Stories
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In the heart of a lush, vibrant landscape, where sunlight filters through the leaves and the air hums with the songs of birds and the rustle of tiny creatures, lives a little inchworm. He is not like the other forest critters who seem to breeze through life with ease.
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Au cœur d'un paysage luxuriant et dynamique, où la lumière du soleil filtre à travers les feuilles et où l'air bourdonne du chant des oiseaux et du bruissement de minuscules créatures, vit une Petite Chenille. Elle n'est pas comme les autres créatures de la forêt qui semblent traverser la vie avec aisance.
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