Early Literacy

Our reading tutors pull strategies from Orton–Gillingham, the Barton Reading program and the Davis method. We believe that literacy should be taught in tandem with writing.

In the U.S. school system, reading and writing are taught as separate subjects, often with their own instructors. However, research indicates that it is best to combine reading (decoding) and writing (encoding) instruction. This simultaneous instruction facilitates the students’ ability to sound out words, teaching writing while improving phonics confidence.

Instilling an early love of reading: Our tutors are not only concerned with teaching phonics. More important is our ability to instill a love of reading from a young age. Kids who love reading will naturally become strong readers. In tandem with parents, we develop specialized reading incentive programs that effectively turn struggling readers into students who read for fun.

Out-of-the-box-thinking: One obstacle in encouraging emerging readers to embrace phonics development is that many schools and traditional tutors attempt to use phonics books to foster stronger reading skills. We believe phonics books are detrimental to reading success in a myriad of ways:

1. They teach students to look for repetition patterns that are not naturally occurring in literature.

2. The stories told in phonics books are not engaging. Students who only read phonics books come away with the false impression that reading is boring or uninteresting.

3. Using phonics books teaches students to memorize word patterns, instead of building skills and the confidence to tackle any word, no matter it’s length or complexity.

Instead of using Phonics books, we teach students to read using materials such as:

1. Comic books: comic books are fun and engaging and use minimalistic texts.

2. Novels printed in large type: One of our favorite reading tools is the large type printing of Harry Potter. Students are immediately engaged in the story and find they are able to sound out words without being overwhelmed by the size of the text or the ratio of words to page. Students are motivated to keep reading by the tantalizing plots that keeps them wondering, what happens next?

3. Poetry books: Poetry books also have a lower word-to-page ratio and include phonics aids such as rhyme and images.

Our Early Literacy Program offers a comprehensive range of services and activities designed to support young children in their literacy development.

Our Early Literacy Program offers a comprehensive range of services and activities designed to support young children in their literacy development

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Invest in your child's future by enrolling them in our Early Literacy Program. Our experienced educators are dedicated to nurturing young minds and helping children develop the literacy skills they need to succeed in school and beyond. Our students not only gain phonics prowess, they become life-long readers.

Contact us today to learn more about our program and how we can help your child embark on a rewarding journey towards becoming a confident and capable reader and writer.

  • We focus on building the skills that form the basis of literacy, including phonemic awareness, letter recognition, and vocabulary development.

  • Engaging storytelling sessions to spark children's imagination and enthusiasm for reading.

  • Teaching the relationship between sounds and letters to help children decode words and read fluently.

  • Introducing common sight words to enhance reading comprehension.

  • Developing fine motor skills and encouraging creative expression through writing activities.

  • Strategies to help children understand and discuss stories they read or listen to.

  • Providing parents with resources and strategies to support literacy development at home.

  • Tailored sessions for children who may need extra attention or have specific literacy challenges.

Benefits of our Early Literacy Program

  • Children develop early reading skills that set the stage for success in school.

  • Expanding vocabulary and language skills for effective communication.

  • As children become more proficient readers and writers, their self-esteem and self-confidence grow.

  • Fostering a lifelong love for reading and a curiosity for exploring new ideas.

  • Providing a solid base for future academic achievements.

  • Providing a solid base for future academic achievements.