Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing
Program basics
- Aims to help students understand the relationship between pronunciation, sound, and mouth movement in reading
- Provides a sequence of phonics, reading, and spelling activities
- Can be used for students with or without learning difficulties
Strength of evidence
Evidence level: Strong (second-highest tier)
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Strong (second-highest tier)
Ranked as having the second-highest level of evidence by the U.S. Department of Education What Works Clearinghouse
Target population
Elementary school-aged children
Program cost
$444.95 for a classroom kit (2015)
Implementation locations
- Not available
Dates active
Not available
Outcomes and impact
- Improves comprehension
- Comprehension improved by an average of 20 percentile points
Keys to successful implementation
- Note: This content is under review
- LiPS was initially designed for one-on-one and small group settings but can also be adapted for full classroom settings
- Use visual aids like mirrors to help children understand how words and sounds are related
- In a classroom setting, the program should be integrated with the existing phonics and reading curriculum
