Eyewords is a research-based multisensory literacy resource designed to support early readers, English Learners (ELs), and students with learning exceptionalities in developing foundational reading skills. Rooted in the Science of Reading, Eyewords integrates multisensory instruction to strengthen letter-sound knowledge, high-frequency word recognition, and reading fluency and comprehension.
For English Learners, who are simultaneously acquiring oral language and literacy skills, a structured, scaffolded approach is essential. Eyewords Alpha-Code and Multisensory High-Frequency Words work in tandem to help ELs develop phonemic awareness, automatic word recognition, and confidence in reading.

How Eyewords Supports English Learners
Alpha-Code: Building Letter-Sound Knowledge with Embedded Mnemonics
The Alpha-Code introduces letter-sound correspondences using embedded mnemonics—visuals directly linked to the letter’s phoneme—to help ELs connect sounds to letters more effectively.
Follows a structured scope and sequence for teaching phonics skills, systematically introducing concepts from simpler to more complex to support ELs in decoding unfamiliar words as they begin to read.
Mouth placement cues demonstrate how to correctly produce letter sounds, helping ELs develop phonemic awareness and articulation.
Multisensory techniques engage learners through visual cues, movement, and auditory reinforcement, making letter-sound associations more memorable.
The Alpha-Code provides the foundation for future phoneme-grapheme mapping activities, which can be introduced once students develop basic letter-sound knowledge.
Eyewords Multisensory High-Frequency Words: Strengthening Word Recognition & Fluency
Eyewords Multisensory High-Frequency Words focus on automatic word recognition essential for ELs who need structured exposure to the most commonly used words in English.
Contextual images, related actions, and phrases help ELs understand and retain high-frequency words while reinforcing oral language development.
Engaging movement-based activities improve retention and encourage active participation.
Play-based learning strategies ensure that ELs build confidence in recognizing and using high-frequency words in context.

Scaffolding Toward Phoneme-Grapheme Mapping
While Eyewords Multisensory High-Frequency Words build automaticity with word recognition, students can gradually transition to phoneme-grapheme mapping through structured worksheets and activities.
This scaffolded learning pathway ensures ELs first develop fluency with high-frequency words before tackling more advanced phonics-based decoding and spelling.

Why Eyewords Works for English Learners
✔ Multisensory Approach: ELs engage through visual, auditory, and kinesthetic reinforcement, ensuring stronger retention.
✔ Bridging Oral and Written Language: Contextual images and actions support comprehension and language acquisition.
✔ Explicit, Systematic Instruction: The Alpha-Code and high-frequency word learning work in tandem to provide a structured literacy pathway.
✔ Engagement Through Play-Based Learning: Interactive, game-based activities reinforce key literacy skills while keeping learning fun.

How Educators Can Use Eyewords
✔ In EL support programs to accelerate letter-sound correspondences, sight word recognition and language acquisition.
✔ In K-2 classrooms to teach high-frequency words and phonics skills simultaneously.
✔ In structured literacy and intervention settings to support students with learning exceptionalities.
✔ For tutoring and homeschool instruction, providing clear, research-based learning pathways.

Our Research-Based Approach
Eyewords aligns with evidence-based literacy practices, including orthographic mapping, phonemic awareness, and explicit phonics instruction. It has been featured in a published Stanford University led study demonstrating its effectiveness in improving high-frequency word retention.

Who Can Benefit from Eyewords?
English Learners (ELs) who need structured support in letter-sound correspondence and word recognition.
K-2 students building foundational literacy skills.
Students with dyslexia and learning exceptionalities who require multisensory instruction.
Tutors, interventionists, and homeschooling parents seeking engaging, research-backed literacy tools.
At Eyewords, we believe that every student deserves access to effective, research-based literacy instruction. By teaching the Alpha-Code for phonemic awareness and high-frequency words for fluency, we provide ELs with the tools to build confidence, comprehension, and long-term reading success.
To learn more about how Eyewords can support your students, visit eyewords.com.