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Proven Methods Based on Stanford-Led Study

Eyewords™ Multisensory Reading Materials and teaching methodology are widely recognized for their effectiveness in accelerating high-frequency word acquisition. When paired with phonics instruction, Eyewords™ have been shown to produce significantly stronger learning outcomes than phonics instruction alone.

This approach was the subject of iterative, quantitative research conducted by an independent team of researchers from Stanford University. The findings, published in a peer-reviewed academic journal, provide strong empirical support for the use of Eyewords™ as a complementary method for building foundational literacy skills.

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"Thank you for providing a resource that has had an impact on learning outcomes for our struggling readers. This has been an excellent addition to our supplemental resources." - Tony Giampa, Principal

"Eyewords have been an excellent addition to the resources that the speech-language pathologists promote. They are such a fantastic way to teach sight words and this resource has definitely made it more appealing for teachers to target this important skill. Thanks again!!" - Janice L., Speech and Language Pathologist

Who Designed This Program

Eyewords™ was created by a multidisciplinary team of educators, in collaboration with children of different ages and abilities, speech and language pathologists, researchers, and designers to address a need to to build a strong foundation in early reading skills.

In the early days, the development of Eyewords™ was created to complement existing practices in phonics instruction.

As a result, it was found in most kindergarten and primary classrooms to provide a new multisensory approach to teaching the high-frequency words, many of which are difficult to contextualize and to decode phonetically.

Remove Learning Barriers in Early Literacy.

Backed by a published study conducted by a team of researchers from Stanford University and supported by the latest findings in cognitive neuroscience and linguistics, Eyewords™ engaging materials and multisensory method have been shown to be effective for a wide range of learners, including K–3 learners, struggling readers, and English language learners.

Eyewords™ offers a powerful solution for transforming high-frequency words into sight words, helping to remove learning barriers and accelerate reading success.

Scientific research has confirmed that integrating embedded imagery, a contextual phrase, and a corresponding kinesthetic action—with phonics instruction—is more effective for sight word acquisition than phonics instruction alone. This evidence-based approach offers a breakthrough in supporting students as they build automaticity with high-frequency words.

Who This Is For - Who Benefits

In addition to boosting the overall effectiveness of kindergarten and primary literacy programs, it was quickly discovered that Eyewords™ has a tremendous benefit to children who struggle to read through systematic phonics alone.

Eyewords™ has proven beneficial for K-3 learners and English language learners as well as those with the following learning exceptionalities:

Dyslexia
ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Central Auditory Processing Disorder
Developmentally Challenged
Speech/Language Delayed
Working Memory Deficits

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