The issues identified by Edward Orton-Gillingham (EOG) that prompted the creation of the Blending Board Game for children, especially those with dyslexia, are as follows:

• Difficulty in Reading and Spelling:
  Children with dyslexia often face challenges in reading and spelling words correctly due to the difficulty in connecting sounds with specific letters.
• Difficulty in Blending Sounds:
  They frequently struggle to blend letter sounds into meaningful words.
• Limitations of Traditional Methods:
  Traditional teaching methods are sometimes not effective enough for children with dyslexia to grasp and practice sound blending skills.
• Lack of Interest and Motivation:
  Some children lose interest and motivation in learning to read and write because of the difficulties they encounter.
• Lowered Self-Confidence:
  Difficulties in reading and spelling also affect the self-confidence of children, making them reluctant to engage in literacy-related activities.