LEM Phonics

Welcome

LEM Phonics is an intensive, systematic phonics program designed specifically for Australian English and is continuing to achieve excellent results in schools and amongst home schoolers around Australia.

In contrast to many traditional phonics programs, LEM Phonics teaches writing, reading and spelling simultaneously to enhance the learning of essential literacy skills through multi-sensory strategies.

Distinctives

1. Focus on teaching first 60 phonograms (written symbols for the sounds of the English language) and all their sounds in first year of learning as essential tools for reading and writing, RATHER than teaching the names of the letters of the alphabet and some associated sounds.
2. Words from the Word Lists are analysed using phonogram knowledge and rules to teach spelling and reading, RATHER than word list memorisation.

LEM Phonics has teacher and student resources that follow a scope and sequence linked to National Curriculum V9.

Training for schools and organisations provides an overview of the LEM Phonics program and focuses on teaching the essential tools needed for successful implementation.