A School Where Dreams Come True!
At the Lindamood-Bell Academy, we build an academic foundation so that our students can achieve their dreams. The learning needs of each child are addressed so they are ready to learn. A private K-12 school, the Academy combines evidence-based Lindamood-Bell instruction with curriculum to help each child perform to their potential and experience school success….
Oh, What a Magical Year! Lindamood-Bell 2019 in Review
2019 was an amazing year for Lindamood-Bell! We expanded internationally and shared the magic of learning with thousands of individuals across the globe. As we celebrate 2019 and set our sights on another wonderful year in 2020, please enjoy this gift sample of fun and informational stories from the Imagine That! book series….
Imagine a Fresh Start | Turn Student Struggles into School Success
Why Is My Child Struggling In School? “My teacher hates me!” Jamie exclaimed as she threw her backpack onto the kitchen floor. “She always calls me out for talking or not paying attention, but I am paying attention!” It can be disheartening for parents to hear that your child is having a hard…
Academic Support for College Students ❘ How to Identify and Improve Comprehension Issues
When Students Need Help with Reading Comprehension Lauren, a college freshman, takes another sip of coffee as she looks at the clock: it’s well past midnight, but she still has more homework to do. She sighs and pulls her history textbook into her lap. “Is it this hard for everyone?” she wonders aloud as she…
[Podcast Episode] Tarra, Lindamood-Bell Learning Center Parent (Australia)
Tarra’s 9-year-old was struggling in math and it was taking a toll on his self-esteem. She talks about her family’s experience at the Lindamood-Bell Learning Center in Sydney, Australia and the effect of On Cloud Nine math instruction on her son’s ability & confidence.
[VIDEO] Family Story Time: Your New Snow Day Activity
After the snowball fights and snowman building, it’s time for the indoor fun. Faced with hours in the house, parents are often on the hunt for activities that provide entertainment and some educational value. Arts and crafts, baking and board games are great choices in this regard. But if you haven’t already tried audiobooks and read-aloud, you may be…
School Partnerships | Spotlight on Kentwood Public Schools
The research-validated programs authored by Lindamood-Bell’s founders address the imagery-language connection that is a silent partner to cognition and literacy, and is often the missing piece in helping students close the achievement gap. Our unique programs can help diverse groups of students learn to read, comprehend, and compute to their potential, including students with…
Tips for Parents | How to Recognize Comprehension Weakness
Students with decoding issues, including dyslexia, can be easy to spot. They often miscall words (e.g., breakfast as “basket”); their oral reading is slow and “choppy;” and, spelling is tough to master. It is important to identify these students who struggle, so they can get the help they need. Unfortunately, there are many students…
A High School Student Finds His Spark at Lindamood-Bell Academy
Ian, a college-bound student describes his own learning journey. He talks about how he overcame struggles with learning and motivation and what it’s like to go to high school and prepare for college at Lindamood-Bell Academy. Hear more of Ian’s story in our most recent episode of the Lindamood-Bell Radio Podcast. Lindamood-Bell…
Tips for Parents | Navigating Progress Reports
“It was fine.” “We didn’t really do anything.” “It was okay, I guess.” Students can be notoriously tight-lipped when it comes to sharing details of the school day. It can be hard for parents to glean how things are really going: did your second grader eat his or her entire lunch? Is…