Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing® (LiPS®)

Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing® (LiPS®) is a reading and spelling intervention designed for emergent readers in grades K-3 and students of all ages with learning disabilities or reading difficulties. The program teaches students to decode and encode words by helping them discover the lip, tongue, and mouth actions needed to produce specific sounds. Students learn to identify and order sounds within words during sequencing, reading, and spelling activities. LiPS® also provides direct instruction in letter patterns, sight words, and context clues. The program is delivered in whole-class, small-group (5-6 students), and one-on-one settings for 30 minutes daily. The developer recommends implementation lasting 4-6 months for 1 hour per day, or 4-6 weeks for 4 hours per day. Teachers receive 18 hours of pre-service training and can learn to administer the program from the LiPS® Teacher's Manual or through a 3-day professional development workshop.