My OG Files

About My OG Files

Hi, I'm Jodi – the creative force behind My OG Files – but this page isn’t really about me. It's about you, your students, and the joy that comes from teaching in a way that works.

If you've ever found yourself wondering:

  • What should I teach next?

  • Where can I find resources that actually help my struggling readers?

  • Why does everything feel so complicated, even though teaching reading shouldn't be?

You're in the right place.

Why My OG Files Exists

Let’s face it—there’s a lot of noise out there about how to teach literacy. Conflicting approaches, underwhelming curriculum, and a lack of engaging, accessible materials make it harder than it needs to be. My OG Files is here to change that.

This site is built around clear, practical, and evidence-based resources that help you focus on what matters most: teaching the fundamentals in a way that truly supports your students.

Whether you’re looking for printable lesson plans (covering spelling rules, phonograms, morphemes, penmanship, and more), engaging decodable books, or just a bit of reassurance that you’re on the right path—this space is designed to support you.

What You’ll Find Here

🧠 Straightforward guidance that’s easy to follow and grounded in how we naturally learn.


📚 Resources that are purposeful, engaging, and constantly growing—because my filing cabinets are full and my ideas keep coming.


💡 Confidence that you’re teaching in a way that works.


🌱 Student success that shows up not just in reading, but in how your students approach every other subject.

A Quick Note from Jodi

Since 2009, I’ve been tutoring with an Orton-Gillingham approach, creating hands-on, multisensory lessons for both literacy and math. I’m also the author of a growing collection of decodable books (written under the pen name Amanda Birdie), all born from the simple desire to give kids more of what they need—fun, accessible, confidence-building reading experiences.

My OG Files is my way of opening up my resource vault and sharing it with fellow educators and parents. I’m continually adding new materials, all designed to make teaching easier and more effective. If you have ideas, feedback, or special requests, I’d love to hear them. This site is a living project, and I’m so glad you’re here to be part of it.

Let’s make teaching feel doable—and even a little magical—again.

✍️ Jodi Piotrowski

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