Frequently Asked Questions

Q: At what age could my child benefit from Lively Lettersᵀᴹ training?

Lively Letters can be used as in intervention with children of all ages, but it is typically implemented in PreK-Second Grade general education classrooms as the core or supplemental phonics/phonemic awareness program. It has been utilized successfully with struggling readers of all ages.

Q: What can I expect in terms of the improvement my child will make, and the length of time it will take?

Typical gains shown after training with Lively Letters range from 1.5 to 3 grade levels in phonemic awareness, phonetic decoding, and oral reading. The number of sessions needed to make these gains varies depending on the child’s abilities and length/frequency of sessions. Significant improvement can be seen in as few as six weeks of training, although struggling students typically need 30-40 sessions on average to complete the program. https://readingwithtlc.com/lively-letters/

Q: How many sessions per week are recommended?

Students make the most gains when receiving Lively Letters instruction daily in their classrooms. This is not practical for children receiving the instruction on a supplemental basis, but improvement can be made with participation in individual or small-group sessions once or twice per week.

Q: My child is receiving special education reading services at school using another program. Will it hinder his/her progress to do Lively Letters at the same time?

No, in fact the Lively Letters program integrates well and can be used in conjunction with other reading programs.