Online Reading & Spelling Instruction
Imagine if your child loved reading.
As parents, nothing tries our patience quite like those nightly homework meltdowns. Whether your kid “can’t find” their reading log or begs you not to quiz them for their Friday spelling test, it’s natural to feel frustrated and overwhelmed… and maybe even a little worried.
If your child seems to be struggling with reading or spelling, they’re not alone! We’ve worked with thousands of kids who need a bit of a boost, and we can help yours, too.
Learning to read is complicated.
That doesn’t mean it can’t be fun!
Reading means converting printed words into spoken language. That may sound simple enough (for those of us who can already do it), but our brains actually aren’t naturally wired that way. The purpose of reading instruction is to develop that wiring—to create and connect all the pieces of the reading “circuit” in the brain.
For kids to become confident readers and strong spellers, the pieces need to come together in a particular order:
Phonemic Awareness
At first, reading is about sounds.
Spoken words are made up of phonemes, individual sounds. Phonemic awareness is the ability to identify, blend, and segment those sounds.
Phonics
Next, we attach sounds to letters.
Linking letters with the sounds they make allows kids to decode (sound out) unfamiliar words. That helps them connect their spoken vocabulary to the same words in print.
Symbol Imagery
Finally, we see words in our minds.
As kids see letters and words in their mind, they get faster at picking up on sequences of letters—which is a skill required to recognize sight words.
When all three of these areas are working well together, kids can use context and their current vocabulary to improve fluency, which is the ability to read with speed, accuracy, and expression. All of this leads to the ultimate goal of reading: comprehension.
“Before, I couldn’t read very good. Now I LOVE to read. I can read chapter books. I feel like I’m not left out anymore. Now I am doing good in school. I can keep up with my work.”
It’s easy to get your child the help they need.
Schedule an assessment.
We take the time to understand your child’s unique strengths and struggles.
Get a customized plan.
Your child will have a blast learning in a joyful, nurturing, online environment.
Have a confident reader!
We can’t wait to help your child fall in love with reading!
Our promises to kids and their parents:
We continually monitor progress. We make sure our plan is working and make adjustments along the way.
We equip parents. You get the tools you need to support your child’s progress at home.
We do two assessments. We include a wrap-up evaluation so you can see your child’s transformation.
We give one-to-one attention. Your child matters to us, and we focus fully on them as we work together.
We keep parents informed. You receive regular updates so you can celebrate your child’s progress.
We provide customized instruction. Your child deserves a personalized plan.
We make learning fun. Your child will love meeting with us online!
We collaborate with your team. We love working with our students’ schools, teachers, and other professionals.
We won’t lock you into a contract. You can end services at any time without penalty. We have a no-strings-attached policy.
