A small-group summer program to build early reading skills and confidence before the school year.

Basic Overview

• Designed for rising K–1 students

• Small, intentionally grouped classes (max 3 students)

• 1-hour sessions

• Meets 2–3 times per week

• 10-week summer program (June–August)

• Led by a tutor trained in Orton-Gillingham, with a focus on building strong reading foundations

Who This Is For

• children entering kindergarten or first grade

• students who are not yet reading or are just beginning to read

• families who are looking for a structured, small-group setting with individualized attention

How It Works

• You’ll start by completing a short interest form when you request placement

• I’ll follow up to schedule a brief placement assessment (10–15 minutes)

• From there, I’ll place your child in a small group where they can feel supported and successful

What Students Will Gain

• stronger awareness of sounds in words (a key foundation for reading)

• early phonics skills and the ability to begin decoding simple words

• increased confidence when approaching reading tasks

• a positive, encouraging experience with language and learning

Program Details

• sessions are held Tuesday–Thursday

• morning and early afternoon times available

• each group meets at a consistent time each week

• parents will receive a brief progress snapshot at the end of the program

What Makes This Program Different

• groups are carefully formed based on skill level, not just age

• instruction is explicit, structured, and aligned with the science of reading

• sessions follow a consistent routine so children know what to expect

• the small group size allows for meaningful support and connection