“When my son entered third grade he was reading at a first grade level. After just six weeks at The Reading Clinic, he was up to grade level. I couldn't believe how easy it was for him to get, and how much he enjoyed the whole process.”
-Cooper Raphael, Mother
“The Reading Clinic has instilled confidence in several of my students. Children in my class have graduated from the clinic and actually taught some reading in the classroom. It's similar to giving a child glasses to read. It can make a world of difference!” -Aileen Carew, 2nd Grade Teacher
“After six weeks, the results were miraculous. Not only could he read, he wanted to read. The LIPS® Program addressed Spencer's particular learning needs and gave him the tools necessary to become a good reader. The Reading Clinic completely transformed him from a boy who was becoming withdrawn and increasingly frustrated with school, to a boy who is now confident, happy, and enthusiastic about learning. This past summer, Spencer won third place in a writing contest.”
-Debra Maddox, Mother/Educational Consultant
“For the first time in my life something in school is coming naturally. It's easier for me to follow lectures, understand key concepts and complete my homework. I can concentrate and understand the main idea. On the October SATs I even felt the reading comprehension part was sort of... well... fun. I no longer dread reading but actually find it entertaining.”
-Jessica Lindsay, Stanford University graduate
Our Reading Readiness program is specifically designed to develop early reading skills in young students, whether they are native English speakers or English language learners. This program lays the foundation for beginning reading instruction.
Students, from ages 4-6 years old, will learn beginning phonics and reading readiness skills, build comprehension and develop an enduring love of books and reading. As a result, they will have the skills, confidence and motivation required to successfully learn to read.
The program is based on stimulating and fun exercises that engage children in the processes needed to begin reading and learning in a school-like setting. For some students, this will be early intervention should there be any unforeseen learning issues.
This Program Offers
One-to-one Tutoring
For ages 4 to 6 years old
One-hour sessions
Flexible schedule
Signs for Early Reading Difficulties
Speaks later than most children
Problems saying speech sounds
Slow vocabulary growth; often unable to find the right word
Difficulty learning numbers, letters, days of the week, colors, and shapes
"Children who are particularly likely to have difficulty learning to read in the primary grades are those who begin school with less prior knowledge and skill in certain domains, most notably letter knowledge, phonological sensitivity, familiarity with the basic purposes and mechanisms of reading, and language ability." National Research Council: Committee on the Prevention of Reading Difficulties in Young Children
