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A resource that provides instructional leaders eight tips for applying concept imagery to enhance comprehension strategies.
Five Strategies for an Effective Literacy Intervention Plan, offers five tips—derived from our partnerships—to assist district administrators and teachers in implementing an effective literacy plan for struggling readers, including students with dyslexia.
This packet includes sample activities to develop vocabulary using strategies from the Visualizing and Verbalizing program. The packet includes workbook pages from Vanilla Vocabulary Level 1 and Level 2, along with a story from Ivan, King of the Neighborhood which lets students experience new vocabulary words in context.
Teachers: Just in case you need a little reminder of how truly super you are, we've created these mini-posters for you to display!
A resource for instructional leaders to support educators during classroom walkthroughs.
Digital Motivators
Student engagement can be one of the most challenging aspects of distance education. To help, here are a few of our favorite online motivational resources!
A little bit of preparation goes a long way. Get ready for your online teaching with this checklist.
This summary highlights how our sensory-cognitive instruction enhances language and literacy skills to help all students meet the rigorous expectations of the Common Core.
This Imagine That! lesson packet features four stories about acts of kindness (written at a 2nd-4th grade level), a writing activity, and a word search.
This fun packet includes six high-imagery and engaging stories, vocabulary practice, fun puzzles, and a drawing activity.
The Visualizing and Verbalizing program develops concept imagery—the ability to create an imaged gestalt from language—as a basis for comprehension and critical thinking. Download our sample chapter to explore how the development of concept imagery improves reading and listening comprehension, memory, oral vocabulary, critical thinking, and writing.
These sample chapters explore how the Seeing Stars® program develops symbol imagery—the ability to visualize sounds and letters in words—as a basis for orthographic awareness, phonemic awareness, word attack, word recognition, spelling, and contextual reading fluency.
The Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing® (LiPS®) Program develops phonemic awareness, reading, spelling, and speech. Students discover the articulatory features of each phoneme and use this multisensory feedback to verify sounds within words.
This sample chapter explores how the Talkies® program is the primer to the Visualizing and Verbalizing program, meant for students who need simpler, smaller steps of instruction to establish the imagery-language connection.
The On Cloud Nine® (OCN) program develops the ability to image and verbalize the concepts and processes of math. Download this sample chapter to explore how concept imagery and numeral imagery are integrated with language to improve both mathematical reasoning and mathematical computation.

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Visualizing and Verbalizing® Program
The Visualizing and Verbalizing (V/V) program develops concept imagery—the ability to create an imaged gestalt from language—as a basis for comprehension and higher order thinking. The development of concept imagery improves reading and listening comprehension, memory, oral vocabulary, critical thinking, and writing.
How Lindamood-Bell Sensory-Cognitive Instruction can be the Answer to a Dyslexia Mandate
Join Lindamood-Bell’s Dave Kiyvirya for a detailed presentation of how sensory-cognitive instruction using our founders’ evidence-based programs can be the perfect answer to a state mandate on dyslexia. Lindamood-Bell’s unique instruction is proven effective for students with learning difficulties, including dyslexia, with incredible gains achieved in a short time.
[Webinar] Formative Assessment | Lindamood-Bell for Schools
In this presentation, we describe real-time RTI and effective formative assessment. Schools partner with Lindamood-Bell for our expertise in aligning assessment with instruction for students in all tiers of instruction. This presentation is appropriate for educators, including State, District, and School Administrators, Staff Development Coordinators, and Teachers; this presentation is appropriate for addressing the needs of a wide variety of populations, including Special Education, Regular Education, and English Language Learners. The Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) has endorsed the Seeing Stars® program and the Visualizing and Verbalizing® program, which were authored by Lindamood-Bell’s founders.
Effective Online Literacy Instruction | Lindamood-Bell for Schools
Lindamood-Bell for Schools builds expertise and instructional skills to improve student literacy. We help educators provide in-person and virtual instruction using our evidence-based approach. Lindamood-Bell has pioneered programs to develop the imagery-language foundation that underlies reading, spelling, language comprehension, math, memory, and critical thinking. Our interactive, in-depth professional development is available in-person and online.
Reading Rockets: Make Reading Count (1 of 2)
A WETA PBS webcast featuring Nanci Bell, CEO and co-founder of Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes.
Autism Live
The Director of Research for the Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes joins Autism Live via Skype to discuss research, how Lindamood-Bell teaches reading comprehension and how sensory-cognitive instruction applies to students on the spectrum.
Learn more about the Seeing Stars program—Instruction that Changes Lives
Nanci discusses and demonstrates program steps that result in years of gain for students of all ages and learning challenges—including students identified with dyslexia.
Learn more about the Visualizing and Verbalizing program—Dream Big for Comprehension
Nanci describes the imagery-language connection, which is essential for reading, spelling, and comprehension. Learn how Lindamood-Bell identifies the underlying causes of learning challenges and how they address those challenges with evidence-based, individualized instruction.

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📣 Attention Educators!
Join us on Wednesday, February 12th, for an inspiring Leaders in Literacy webinar. Mandy Melville, founder and director of the nonprofit Creative Language-based Learning (CLBL) foundation, will share insights into her organization’s impactful partnership with Jamaican schools, providing professional development for teachers since 2017.
We’re also excited to feature Yvette Richards-Thompson, principal of Denham Town High School in Kingston, Jamaica, who will share her firsthand experiences with this transformative collaboration.
💻 Don’t miss out!
👉 Register now at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
📚 Turn a Bad Report Card into an Opportunity to Unlock Your Child's Potential! 🌟

Feeling stressed over a disappointing report card? Don’t worry—you’re not alone, and there’s hope. Our latest blog post offers strategies to:
✅ React positively and provide emotional support
✅ Identify the root causes of poor grades
✅ Collaborate effectively with teachers
✅ Discover how Lindamood-Bell can help your child thrive
✨ This isn’t just about grades—it’s about growth, resilience, and unlocking your child’s potential.

📖 Read the full article to learn how you can support your child every step of the way. 👉 Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
🚀 Don’t wait another school year to make a change! 🚀
At Lindamood-Bell Academy, we provide personalized learning plans and evidence-based instruction to help your child finish the year strong—whether in-person or live online. 🌟
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Give your child the tools they need to succeed. 💪
Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoobellofficial.
🎥 Watch the Full Video: Miss Massachusetts Shares Her Journey with Dyslexia

Diagnosed with dyslexia as a child, Kiersten Khoury began her journey with Lindamood-Bell in fifth grade, gaining the support she needed to succeed. Now, as Miss Massachusetts, she champions literacy and inspires others.

➡️ Hear her powerful story and see how she’s making a difference! For the full video, follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

📚 At Lindamood-Bell, we develop the imagery-language foundation for reading, comprehension, math, and more—online or in person.
🎧 New Podcast Episode! 🎧
Hear a mom’s heartfelt story about her child’s transformative journey at Lindamood-Bell Academy. Once struggling with hours of daily homework and tears, her child found a love for learning, a passion for reading, and big dreams for the future. “It was the best decision of our life,” she says. Don’t miss this inspiring story of hope and success—listen now at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
🌟 Unlock Your Child’s Potential with Lindamood-Bell! 🌟
Transform reading, comprehension, and math with our proven, evidence-based instruction. In-person or live online, we tailor learning to your student’s needs. Let’s build skills—and confidence—together!
📚 Learn more and start today. Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
🌟 Kiersten Khoury’s journey from struggling with dyslexia to being crowned Miss Massachusetts is truly inspiring! After overcoming reading challenges with the help of Lindamood-Bell, she’s now preparing to represent her state at the 2025 Miss America Pageant. 👑
As an advocate for literacy, her mission is to turn challenges into superpowers, inspiring others along the way. 💪
We’re so proud of Kiersten and wish her the best of luck at the pageant! 🌟
Read more about her story at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
#MissMassachusetts #DyslexiaAwareness #MissAmerica2025
Lindamood-Bell helps students of all ages catch up, overcome learning gaps, or get ahead. Our personalized instruction builds essential skills and confidence, paving the way for lasting success!
👉 Visit our website to learn more and get started today.
💡 It’s not too late to save on Winter Break instruction! Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Lindamood-Bell provides tailored instruction in reading, comprehension, and math for students of all ages and abilities.

✅ Customized one-to-one sessions
✅ Available both in-person and live online
✅ Effective for students with learning challenges, including dyslexia

✨ Special savings on winter break instruction—contact your local learning center today! 
Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Lindamood-Bell Academy is a school where every student can thrive! We develop foundational skills and provide a personalized learning experience—in person or live online.
🌟 Learn more and get started today! Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoobellofficial.
Educators, is your literacy instruction grounded in a Theory of Cognition? 🤔📚

At Lindamood-Bell, our approach aligns with a specific theory of cognition known as Dual Coding Theory (DCT). In our latest blog, learn more about the theory, its impact on education, and how you can apply it in your teaching to boost literacy and comprehension. 

📖 Read the full article at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Lindamood-Bell Academy is a school where every student can thrive! We develop foundational skills and provide a personalized learning experience—in person or live online.
Enroll now and enjoy 25% off one month of tuition!
🌟 Learn more and get started today! Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoobellofficial.
🌟 Build New Skills and Confidence with Lindamood-Bell! 🌟

Our evidence-based instruction improves reading, comprehension, and math skills. Whether in person or live online, we’re here to support your student!

✨ Special savings on winter break instruction available now—contact your local learning center today!  Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial
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