OG-Based Literacy Programme

Teach literacy with
structure and confidence

Three research-based lesson generators built on Orton-Gillingham principles. For educators, educational therapists, and specialists working with learners from K1 to P6.

OG-trained specialist
Generate a lesson in seconds
Present mode built in
Print ready
Here's what a lesson looks like.
A sample Stage 1 P1–P2 phonics lesson. This is exactly what gets generated — structured, level-matched, ready to use.
TerraLit · Phonics Generator · Stage 1 · P1–P2 · Short Vowels
Sample lesson
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Spelling Words
cat
The cat sat on the mat.
hop
The frog can hop.
bed
She made her bed.
cup
Fill the cup up.
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Sound Mapping
cat
c
a
t
hop
h
o
p
bed
b
e
d
cup
c
u
p
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Reading Passage
Sam has a big cat. The cat can sit on his bed. Sam got a red cup. He put it on the mat. The cat did not hop on the cup. Sam is glad.
TerraLit Sample · spicybraintribe@gmail.com

This is a sample lesson. Paying users generate fresh lessons for any stage, level, and focus — with present mode and print-ready output.

The problem with finding good materials.
Finding the right materials often takes longer than the lesson itself. And when you finally find something, it's either too hard, too easy, or missing the piece you actually need.
01
Preparation takes too long
Teachers and specialists spend hours sourcing, adapting, and sequencing materials — time that should go to the student. TerraLit generates a complete, structured lesson in seconds.
02
Generic resources miss the level
Most phonics resources are written for a single age group or ability level. TerraLit calibrates word banks, passage length, and themes across K1 to P6 — so every student gets something that actually fits.
03
The sequence gets skipped
Struggling readers often have gaps at earlier stages that are missed because no one mapped the sequence systematically. TerraLit is built on the OG scope and sequence — explicit, cumulative, nothing skipped.
04
Multisensory is hard to plan
The research is clear — movement before writing anchors the lesson. But warmup activities are rarely included in resource packs. Every TerraLit lesson begins with a kinaesthetic warmup built in.
TerraLit was built to solve all four. Every lesson follows OG structure — from the ground up, one stage at a time, nothing skipped. Like a terrarium, every part supports every other part. You bring the student. TerraLit brings the structure.
Orton-Gillingham, built in.
Every TerraLit lesson follows OG principles — structured, sequential, multisensory, and diagnostic. Not just a word list generator.

Orton-Gillingham (OG) is a structured, sequential approach to literacy developed in the 1930s by neurologist Samuel Orton and educator Anna Gillingham. It was originally designed for students with dyslexia and decades of research have shown it to be one of the most effective approaches for any struggling reader.

OG is not a programme. It is a set of principles: teach explicitly, teach sequentially, teach to mastery, and always engage more than one sense at a time. Every TerraLit lesson is built on these principles from the warmup through to the final spelling word.

Multisensory by design
Every lesson begins with a kinaesthetic warmup — sky writing, finger tapping, arm blends. Movement before writing, always.
Structured and sequential
Stages 1–8 build systematically from CVC words to position rules, vowel teams, and syllabication. Nothing is skipped.
Review built in
Each lesson includes review, new learning, and application — the OG lesson structure embedded automatically.
Level-matched
Word banks calibrated for K1–K2, P1–P2, P3–P4, and P5–P6. Students only see words they are ready to learn.

All materials generated by TerraLit are based on the OG scope and sequence. We know every learner is different. These tools are designed to save you time in lesson preparation and resource creation. They are a starting point, not a substitute for your professional judgement. The best lessons still happen when a skilled teacher reads the room, adjusts the pace, and responds to the learner in front of them. TerraLit gives you the structure. You bring the teaching.

Programme basisOrton-Gillingham (OG)
QualificationFellow Member · RETA
QualificationMaster's in SEN
Experience15+ years SEN practice
Levels coveredPreschool to Secondary
Built for everyone who teaches reading.
Enrichment centres
Structured lessons for every teacher, consistent across classes and levels.
Preschools
K1–K2 appropriate word banks and warmups that work in a classroom setting.
Educational therapists
Full session plans with Elkonin boxes, phrases, passages, and comprehension built in.
Home educators
No training needed. Select the stage and level — the structure is built in for you.
Simple, transparent pricing.
Founding rates — for the first educators who believe in this before everyone else does. Prices will increase as the programme grows.
Educators · Therapists · Parents
Individual
SGD 129
SGD 149
per year · founding rate
  • Phonics Generator — Stages 1–8
  • Spelling Rules Generator — 16 rules
  • Syllabication Generator — 8 types
  • Full Flashcard Library — 70 cards
  • User Guide included
  • All stages and levels
  • Unlimited lesson generation
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Multi-location organisations
Multi-campus
SGD 800
SGD 1,100
per year · unlimited users · 2 locations
  • Everything in Centre plan
  • Covers 2 campuses or locations
  • Shared access across both sites
  • Priority email support
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What they said.
TerraLit was tested with a small group of educators and parents before launch. These are their words.
★★★★★

"Loved the customisable features. Used it fully on screen with my child — it felt natural and structured."

Nuraisyah
Parent and trained teacher
★★★★★

"The lesson structure is thorough. Covers everything I need in one place — I can see this saving me hours every week."

Literacy Teacher
Enrichment centre, Singapore
Get started in three steps.

TerraLit has three generators — Phonics, Spelling Rules, and Syllabication. Each follows the same simple flow: pick your options, generate, deliver or print. Here's how to use each one.

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Start here — find the right stage Placement Tool
Open the Placement Tool
Select the student's year level (K1 to P6). The tool gives you a short reading and spelling task to complete together — it takes 10 to 15 minutes.
Mark correct and incorrect responses
As the student reads and spells, mark each word. The tool calculates a Secure / Emerging / Gap profile across the stages.
Use the recommended stage as your entry point
The tool suggests a starting stage. Always confirm with a few words from one stage below — some students have masked gaps from visual memory.
Tip: Do not skip placement. A 10-minute assessment saves months of teaching the wrong stage.
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Phonics Generator Main lesson tool
Select your OG stage
Choose from Stage 1 (CVC words) up to Stage 8 (stable final syllables) and extensions. Each stage has its own word bank and focus.
Choose level and options
Select the student's school level (Preschool, P1–P2, P3–P4, P5–P6), number of spelling words (5–15), and passage length. Toggle components on or off — sound boxes, sentences, listening activity.
Click Generate
A full structured lesson appears instantly — warmup, words in context, Elkonin boxes, reading passage, comprehension questions, and spelling last.
Deliver or print
Use Present mode for on-screen delivery — teacher cards are hidden and spelling is always last. Or print the lesson for paper-based sessions.
Warmup first, always. For Stages 1–6, do the kinaesthetic warmup before any writing. Movement anchors the lesson in working memory — it takes 3–5 minutes and makes a real difference.
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Spelling Rules Generator Run alongside phonics
Select a spelling rule
Choose from 16 rules — from No I/J/V at word end, FLOSS, -ck/-dge/-tch, Magic-e, Doubling rule, through to Soft C and G. Rules are grouped by complexity.
Choose level and session type
Pick the school level and whether you want a full lesson, contrast only, sort and apply, or check and test. Useful for review sessions.
Work through the rule lesson
Each lesson has a rule card, contrast examples, a sort activity, an apply task, dictation, and a check-and-test. Exceptions are shown in small text on the rule card.
Pair with phonics stages. When you teach Stage 4 Magic-e, run the Drop-E and Keep-E spelling rules at the same time. When you teach Stage 6, add FLOSS and S says /z/.
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Syllabication Generator Introduce from Stage 4
Select a syllable type
Choose from 8 types — Closed, Open, VCe (Magic-e), Vowel Team, R-Controlled, Consonant-le, VCCV split, and Prefix/Suffix. Each has its own word bank and cutting activity.
Generate and work through the word display
Colour-coded word cards show the syllable split. Students clap, split, and read each word — building the automatic recognition needed for longer words.
Use the word grid for cutting practice
Print the word grid. Students draw a cut line between syllables, then read aloud. This is the key skill that unlocks independent long-word reading.
Introduce syllabication alongside the matching phonics stage. VCe syllable type with Stage 4. R-Controlled with Stage 7. Don't wait until the student is already struggling with long words.
A note on sequence: The three tools work best together. Use the Phonics Generator as your main lesson. Add the Spelling Rules Generator when a rule needs explicit teaching. Bring in Syllabication once the student is at Stage 4 or above. The tools are designed to layer — not replace each other.
What they said.
TerraLit was tested with a small group of educators and parents before launch. These are their words.
N
Nuraisyah
Parent and trained teacher · Singapore
★★★★★
"This makes it so much easier for me especially with a newborn. I have been too tired lately and this helps me decide if I want to do things sequentially or targeted without having to piece together physical materials.

I love the customisable feature of TerraLit. The programme is almost like an open-and-go book. The fact that it is digital saves me time flipping through a physical book and makes learning accessible on the go or when we choose to have lessons outdoors.

I also like the kinaesthetic approach because it helps my child get into the learning mode. Thank you for making the programme clear and concise. It has made lesson planning so much less stressful such that I look forward to teaching the next lesson."
L
Literacy Teacher
Enrichment centre · Singapore
★★★★★
"The lesson structure is thorough and covers everything I need in one place. I can see this saving me hours every week. The fact that it follows the OG sequence means I do not have to second-guess whether I am teaching in the right order. It just flows."
Z
Zhi Han
Primary school teacher · Singapore
★★★★★
"I was not familiar with OG before I tried TerraLit. I expected it to be complicated but the generator walks you through the structure clearly. I used it with a student who has been struggling with spelling for two years and within the first session I could already see why the approach works. It is explicit, it is sequential, and it makes the student do the thinking. I will be using this regularly."
W
Wendy
Parent · Singapore
★★★★★
"Simple and practical. I tried it once and immediately understood how to use it. My son actually enjoyed the warmup which is saying a lot because he usually resists anything that feels like school."

Tested with educators and parents in Singapore · 2026

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Need more than a tool?
TerraLit is built on 15 years of specialist literacy practice. If your school, centre, or organisation needs more than a tool — I offer consulting, teacher training, parent workshops, and literacy programme development.

TerraLit is a programme under SpicyBrainTribe — a practice for neurodivergent learners and the educators and families who support them. All consulting, training, and workshop enquiries are handled through SpicyBrainTribe.
spicybraintribe@gmail.com