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Reading With TLC’s Lively Letters Literacy Program

Lively Letters is an evidence-based, multisensory speech-to-print reading program that transforms abstract letters and sounds into memorable, engaging characters. Instead of simply showing children printed letters on a page, Lively Letters brings the 44 sounds of English to life through colorful characters that literally demonstrate how to move the lips, tongue, and jaw to produce each sound. This approach helps children connect the sound to the symbol in a powerful, brain-friendly way.

What makes Lively Letters so effective is its unique blend of:

  • Embedded letter-character pictures

  • Comical mnemonic stories

  • Songs for sound–symbol learning

  • Hand and body cues

  • Oral–kinesthetic cues

  • Imagery that mirrors mouth movements

This rich multisensory system helps children learn faster, remember longer, and feel more confident as they tackle decoding, sound–symbol mapping, spelling, and early reading skills.

Lively Letters is especially helpful for children with:

  • Dyslexia and reading disorders

  • Speech sound disorders

  • Phonological processing difficulties

  • Apraxia of speech

  • Mixed expressive/receptive language challenges

  • Early literacy delays

Because Lively Letters is grounded in speech–language science, it integrates beautifully with articulation therapy, phonological intervention, and structured literacy instruction. Children don’t just see the letters—they feel them, hear them, act them out, and anchor them in meaningful motor patterns.

At KidSpeak Therapy, Amy is a Certified Trainer in the Lively Letters program, ensuring families receive experienced, high-quality instruction customized to each child’s needs. We offer literacy-based therapy for families in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Potomac, Rockville, and the greater DMV area, along with online sessions for clients in Florida and California.

If you’re searching for multisensory reading intervention, structured literacy for kids, or a joyful way to build strong reading foundations, Lively Letters is one of the most effective—and kid-approved—programs available. Visit Reading With TLC.

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