Lindamood-Bell and Orton-Gillingham | Understanding the Difference
Families and educators exploring Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes and Orton-Gillingham for instruction or professional development will find that they share the same goal: improving reading. However, there are some differences. Both methodologies aim to help students become accurate, fluent readers who comprehend what they read. While both approaches are concerned with reading and spelling in written language…
What Is Phoneme Awareness? A Guide for Parents and Educators
Phoneme awareness is an important component of reading and language development, but it is not reading itself. To understand phoneme awareness, it is helpful to first understand how reading works. Reading is an integration of multiple processing skills, including word attack, sight word recognition, contextual reading fluency, oral vocabulary, and comprehension. Successful reading requires…
The Science of Learning | Lindamood-Bell’s Approach to the Science of Reading
The Science of Reading and Lindamood-Bell Lindamood-Bell goes beyond the Science of Reading by incorporating the Cognitive Science of Learning, embracing the brain-based codes of learning beyond written language. Our approach emphasizes sensory-cognitive skills—symbol imagery (orthographic processing) and concept imagery (mental representations)—essential for decoding, fluency, and oral and written language comprehension. Though overlooked in the…
Raising a Reader: Tips to Make Your Child an Independent Reader
Helping your child become an independent reader supports learning, confidence, and curiosity. At Lindamood-Bell, independence in reading means more than recognizing words. An independent reader understands what they read, monitors accuracy, and approaches text with purpose and a sense of joy. These abilities support success in school and life. This guide reflects Lindamood-Bell’s 40 years…
Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction to Support the Minnesota READ Act
Lindamood-Bell Approved for Minnesota READ Act Intervention List The Minnesota Department of Education has approved Seeing Stars® and Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing® (LiPS®) as evidence-based reading interventions aligned with the Minnesota READ Act. These structured, multisensory programs accelerate foundational literacy skills and support educators in delivering high-impact instruction. Both programs address essential components of reading including…
Best Practices Guide: Dyslexia Screening and Intervention Strategies
Dyslexia affects how individuals process spoken and written language, especially the ability to connect sounds to letters and read accurately and fluently. With effective screening tools and targeted, evidence-based instruction, students with dyslexia can make significant, lasting gains in reading, writing, and overall confidence. This guide explains dyslexia, clarifies how a dyslexia screener works, and…
A Mom Hears for the First Time: “Your Child Will Learn to Read.” | Lindamood-Bell Radio
In this podcast episode, Jocelyn shares her family’s journey after her son was diagnosed with dyslexia while living in Australia. He was falling behind in reading, and the school had few answers or resources to support him. She began to wonder if he would ever learn to read. At a Lindamood-Bell Learning Center, everything changed….
Multi-Sensory Learning: A Lindamood-Bell Perspective
At Lindamood-Bell, multi-sensory learning is integral to our evidence-based approach. Decades of research and practical application have enabled us to refine techniques that build essential reading, comprehension, and math skills. By engaging learners through multiple senses, we help students learn to their potential. What Is Multi-Sensory Learning? Multi-sensory learning is an instructional approach…
What Does a Reading Specialist Do? Expert Instruction and Literacy Support from Lindamood-Bell
What Is a Reading Specialist? When parents search for a reading specialist, they often seek expert support to help a child improve their reading accuracy, understanding, and confidence. They look for a professional who understands how children learn to read and applies this expertise when progress has slowed or challenges persist. In school settings, reading…
What is the Science of Reading? A Practical Guide for Educators
The science of reading is the converging body of research that explains how students learn to read, why some struggle, and which instructional practices reliably improve outcomes. When many well-designed studies across fields point in the same direction, we pay attention. This guide offers a clear, practical explanation of the science of reading and shows…
