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Welcome to
Sound-Mappers

A Tier-2 Reading Intervention Program that Builds

Essential Phonemic Awareness Skills for Ages 8+

The Science of Reading has revealed that further instruction in
complex phonemic awareness is essential for most struggling readers


Sound-Mappers is designed to build the phonemic proficiency skills
that 
all strong readers require

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Special Announcement  

Sound-Mapper products are currently under revision to reflect updated SoR "best practices"

and will be available in the fall of 2025

About the Program

One-Minute Overview

Features & Benefits of Sound-Mappers

  • A video-based online instruction program

  • Follows the "Science of Reading" best practices

  • Provides targeted phonemic awareness skill practice 

  • Identifies an appropriate starting level using a brief survey

  • Offers high-interest content 

  • Is designed for independent use by students ages 8+

  • Is appropriate for parents and tutors to use with students

  • Exposes students to content-rich vocabulary

  • Is appropriate to use with EL students

  • Is available when needed 

  • Is affordable

The Student Experience 

 

Students are guided through each 15-20 minute lesson with step-by-step instructions.  Each video provides 30 skill practice items set between sections of enjoyable content.  Students report that they look forward to their next lesson.

It is advisable to complete 3-4 lessons per week to maintain momentum and foster growth with a systematic routine.

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Sample Student Lesson

Our Mission

Sound-Mappers is dedicated to offering an affordable resource that is easily available to students in need of phonemic awareness support. 

 

I believe that every student deserves the opportunity to excel in their learning journey. Our mission is to provide effective, affordable tools to help them become proficient readers. Together, can make a difference in their educational experience.

Sincerely,

Lynette Baumann

Founder

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Katie S - 4th Grade Teacher

My students reading scores have improved.  I found that using the already-prepared lessons saves teacher planning time and Sound-Mappers provided my students with a unique type of intervention.

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Madison
4th Grade Student

I really liked how you went back and forth between the lesson and learning about animals.  It was fun!

Testimonials

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Erin W - EL Teacher

My students find Sound-Mappers video lessons very engaging. Their scores on the PAST Assessment have gone up.

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Jack
3rd Grade Student

I think the lessons were fun.  Sometimes they were hard but not all the time.  I got better at doing the lessons.

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Gina B - 3rd Grade Teacher

The Sound-Mappers program is amazing! It is engaging for the students and a great form of intervention!

elementary student

Brennan
5th Grade Student

I wish someone had told me about this skill before.  Sound-Mappers helped me learn these skills really fast!

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