A playful start to reading, for kids who are just beginning.
For children around 5 and 6 years old. We build the pre-reading and early reading skills that everything else rests on, in sessions that feel like play.
- Who it's for
- Ages 5 – 6
- Approach
- Zoo-phonics, adapted to each child
- Schedule
- After school and Saturdays, 30–60 minute sessions
- Rate
- $95/hour, 1:1
What we work on
- Letter names and letter sounds
- Alphabet knowledge and letter formation
- Phonemic awareness, the ability to hear the sounds inside words
- Early sight words and word reading
- Early writing
How it feels
We use Zoo-phonics, adjusted for each child, in 30 to 60 minute sessions after school and on Saturdays. The animals, movement, and games are the point: kids this age learn best when they're moving and laughing, and we keep the instruction hidden inside the fun.
Is it the right fit?
Early reading is for children who are still learning the basics and would benefit from a strong, early foundation, including children who show early signs of dyslexia risk. If your child is older or already reading but struggling, the reading and spelling program is usually the better fit. Not sure? Tell us about your child and we'll point you the right way.
A one-hour early reading assessment gives us a clear picture and is often the first step.
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Tell us about your child
Start with a conversation. We'll listen, look at what you already have, and tell you honestly what we recommend. No pressure, no sales pitch.