PIM was created by Dr. Terry Kindervater in her classroom over 30 years. Dr. Kindervater's mission was to find creative strategies to meet the widely varying needs of all of her learners, all at the same time, while having FUN. She knew that authentic, unlike rigid learning programs, natural interaction with language resulted in experiences that promoted learning. She knew the Phonemic Awareness was a necessary precursor to phonics, that many students lacked. That's often the hardest challenge for teachers, and typically schools bring on a one size fits all curriculum to ensure all students are being taught the same way. Unfortunately, for many different reasons, this often leaves many children behind. With test scores exceeding other classrooms year after year, her administration asked her to develop PIM into a program that could be shared with others. It was the focus of her PHD research, and has since been used in thousands of classrooms, making a difference for countless children. We're so happy it is available for at-home use now!

PIM focuses on developing phonemic awareness as the foundation for phonics, delivered in a socially engaging way. The Kinesthetic Motions for the Phonemes™(KMPs) are central to the development of learning sounds through poems and songs. The Reading and Writing Monster™ teaches directionality and letter formation via fun interaction with the character. The daily Language Calendar™ models written language in both a guided and shared experience; and it provides a model for independent writing. The Vowel House™ focuses on all of the vowels and their spellings.

With the KMPs, the LC, and the VH, word work is developed and integrated. Plus, the routine of poetry offers shared, guided and independent reading. With the addition of Guided Reading, Independent Reading, and strategic read alouds, PIM organizes a balanced and complete literacy program. When other curriculum investments have already been made, PIM is often used as the literacy delivery strategy to add motion and fun to any other curriculum, effectively bringing the learning environment alive.

Being so visual, PIM gives educators major power in seeing where each child is in their learning, on a daily basis. With that information, they can respond to all learners simultaneously (your 4 year old and your 8 year old, or a classroom with advanced students and struggling students), with PIM tools in a no-risk, safe and fun way.

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