The Science of Reading | Getting Reading Right from the Start
Currently, more than a third of the nation’s fourth graders are unable to read at a basic level, and they’re not likely to become proficient readers by the time they leave high school. And it’s not just a reading problem. Students who do not learn to read have difficulty with academic content throughout school…
Online Resources for Teachers
Online Workshops We put Lindamood-Bell online workshops and virtual teacher support in place many years ago, which has given us time to research their effectiveness and to ensure the delivery of high-quality professional development. Imagery-Language Connection After completing one of our workshops, join the Imagery-Language Connection, Lindamood-Bell’s online community. It’s the best way to build…
Lindamood-Bell and EIS—Partnering for Student Success
Nestled against the El Merendon mountain range, Escuela Internacional Sampedrana (EIS) seeks to be the premier school in San Pedro Sula and La Lima, Honduras through the use of best teaching practices. With a student population ranging from 3-18 years old, the school’s stated mission is to prepare bilingual students with the academic/social/emotional skills and…
[Infographic] Why Your Child Might Be Struggling in School
Double-down on homework time? Create incentives for good grades? We encourage families to seek specific answers as to why an individual child is struggling. This infographic, “Why is my child struggling in school?” walks through two primary factors that impact language and literacy. Getting Answers If school is hard for your child, you need to…
Planning Ahead: Prepare Your Child for a Successful Year
For many students, a new school year comes with the promise of a fresh start. They eagerly fill their backpacks with sharpened pencils and notebooks for each subject. But for students who struggle in school, their bags quickly get weighed down with anxiety, stress, and waning self-confidence as the long year looms on the horizon….
London Centre Hosted COBIS Webinar
The Lindamood-Bell® London Learning Centre hosted a webinar for the Council of British International Schools. Our presentation, “The Imagery-Language Foundation: Teaching All Children to Read and Comprehend,” was presented by Centre Director Valentina Nikolic and explored the imagery-language foundation as the basis for reading and comprehension. Valentina highlighted crucial knowledge for teachers as they…
Partnering with You in Education
Every summer, our intensive instruction results in extraordinary gains for students in just a matter of weeks. Spending part of a summer with us can be one of the most positive learning experiences of a child’s life. So, it’s important to us that the Lindamood-Bell Learning Center experience doesn’t stop on a student’s last day!…
Back-to-School Tips: Imagine Better Mornings
Perhaps your kids just spent the summer at camp. Or they spent long hours in the pool or at the beach. Maybe lazy days were spent reconnecting with friends and family. Regardless, the back-to-school transition may be a big change for your family. Why not take this opportunity to establish new habits that contribute to…
Tips for Parents | When Your Child Needs Homework Help
Kids with learning or attention issues can have a tough time with homework, no matter how hard they try. As a parent, you know the importance of completing homework and developing strong study skills, but it can be hard to know how to be supportive without doing too much. Students should get the learning benefit…
Imagine School Year Success
We believe every student can experience school year success. If school is hard, we can help you find out why and provide the help your child needs to thrive. How can we help your child? Read on for typical solutions. Sensory-Cognitive Instruction Students who need help may have a weakness that is affecting…
