Reading Skills Program for Entering 1st Graders
Help Your Child Learn to Read Independently
In this fun 8-week program, your child will build strong phonics skills, learn to recognize common sight words, and develop reading comprehension. Your child will head back to school with a love of books and lots of motivation to keep learning to read.
Help Your Child Learn to Read Independently
In this fun 8-week program, your child will build strong phonics skills, learn to recognize common sight words, and develop reading comprehension. Your child will head back to school with a love of books and lots of motivation to keep learning to read.
An Easy, Effective Way to Make Sure
Your Child is Ready for 1st Grade
Flexible schedules, weekly one-hour classes, and short structured assignments make it simple for your child to grow as a reader over the summer.
Here’s How It Works:
In this program, your child will have great experiences reading terrific first-grade books.
We’ve chosen these books because they are full of funny characters and wonderful stories, and they’re written at the right level of challenge for kids heading into 1st grade.
“She often chooses one of the books from the program when we read together. The books have really boosted her interest in reading.” – Kenyata, Parent of a 1st Grader
Once a week, your child will attend an exciting live online class led by an expert reading teacher.
During every class, kids participate in fun skills games and engaging book activities. They learn valuable first-grade phonics skills and develop comprehension. Your child will look forward to attending week after week.
“My daughter always waited for her online reading class. She enjoyed the whole experience!” – Yanitza, Parent of a 1st Grader
Between classes, your child will complete fun interactive lessons that build confidence and core first-grade reading skills. We carefully structure the entire program to be manageable in the busiest of schedules, even when school is in session.
“My child became more confident approaching new words. The lessons were always fun and engaging!” – Kamisha, Parent of a 1st Grader
Throughout the program, your child will get individual attention. You can schedule one-on-one appointments with the teacher to ask questions or get extra help. You’ll also have access to our on-demand “Helpline” for more help, even with schoolwork.
“My daughter loved her teacher! Her teacher truly made a point of listening to every child and making sure every student was involved.” – Alison, Parent of a 1st Grader
After the program, you’ll receive a progress report from your teacher on how your child is doing, plus what your child should focus on next to continue growing as a reader.
Your child will finish the program as a more confident independent reader with the skills to succeed in 1st grade.
2nd Grade Reading Skills Program
8-Week Summer
Reading Skills Program
Just $36/week
8-Week Summer Reading Skills Program
Just $36/week
Summer Programs are filling quickly!
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Key Skills Your Child Will Build
and Why They’re Important
Phonics
Phonics instruction teaches kids the relationship between letters and the sounds they stand for. It is at the heart of how children learn to read. 1st graders begin by learning basic phonics skills, starting with blending short words like dog or hat. They then move on to learn long vowel sounds, consonant blends, and vowel teams like ai in rain. By the end of the year, they can also recognize easy prefixes and suffixes and decode two-syllable words.
When your 1st grader develops strong phonics skills in our program, he or she will be able to sound out words quickly and easily. Over time and with practice, your child will read more and more challenging words with confidence. He or she will feel a real sense of accomplishment.
Sight Words
Sight words are the most common words kids encounter while reading, such as was and do. Kids can learn to read these as whole words, rather than sounding them out. Many of these words have irregular spelling patterns or require advanced phonics, so it is much easier for 1st graders to learn how to recognize them by sight.
In our 1st grade program, your child will learn many of the most common sight words found in first-grade books. The more sight words your child knows, the fewer words he or she will have to sound out. This means that learning to read will be faster, easier, and more enjoyable.
Comprehension
Comprehension – the ability to understand what you read – is the goal of reading. In 1st grade, children are mainly focused on the mechanics of reading, but they also start building comprehension and learn that every story has a beginning, middle, and end. Talking about books and what characters do is a great way for 1st graders to develop their comprehension.
In our 1st grade program, students learn to visualize what’s happening in a story and to identify with the characters during engaging book discussions and activities. When kids understand the meaning of what they read, it makes reading fun! They can begin to make connections between stories and their own lives.
Love of Reading
1st grade is full of challenges when it comes to learning how to read. Developing a positive attitude toward reading and a love of books supports children and motivates them to keep going.
Building new reading skills and having lots of wonderful experiences with books in the 1st grade program will help your child feel confident and enthusiastic about reading. As your child continues growing into a strong reader, he or she will want to read even more and develop a habit of reading for pleasure that leads to a lifetime of academic and personal benefits.
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Mission
Years
Students
| Our Reading Programs | Private Tutors | Apps & Online Tools | Other Educational Services | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proven Curriculum | Some | Some | ||
| Teacher Specializes in Reading Development | Some | |||
| Engaging Classes | ||||
| Interactive Online Skills Lessons | Some | |||
| Carefully Selected Great Books | ||||
| Personal Attention & Support | ||||
| On-Demand Helpline | Some | |||
| No Long-Term Commitment | Some | |||
| Under $37/week | ||||
| Best Value! |
How Do Institute of Reading Development Programs Compare to Other Options?
Proven Curriculum Based on Decades of Experience
Highly Trained Teachers Who Specialize in Reading Development
Uniquely Engaging Live Online Classes and Interactive Lessons
Carefully Selected, Great Books Shipped to Your Home
Affordable Instruction Without the Long-Term Commitment
Recommended by 98% of Parents Whose Child Completed a Reading Skills Program
Help Your Child Learn to Read Independently
8-Week Reading Skills Program
Only $249
Plus $39 Materials & Shipping
Only $249
Plus $39 Materials & Shipping
Call ✆ 1-800-470-2891
Our knowledgeable advisors can answer questions
and help find a schedule that works for your family.
Academically Endorsed Online Reading Programs
Academically Endorsed Online Reading Programs
Phonics
Phonics instruction teaches kids the relationship between letters and the sounds they stand for. It is at the heart of how children learn to read. 1st graders begin by learning basic phonics skills, starting with blending short words like dog or hat. They then move on to learn long vowel sounds, consonant blends, and vowel teams like ai in rain. By the end of the year, they can also recognize easy prefixes and suffixes and decode two-syllable words.
When your 1st grader develops strong phonics skills in our program, he or she will be able to sound out words quickly and easily. Over time and with practice, your child will read more and more challenging words with confidence. He or she will feel a real sense of accomplishment.
Sight Words
Sight words are the most common words kids encounter while reading, such as was and do. Kids can learn to read these as whole words, rather than sounding them out. Many of these words have irregular spelling patterns or require advanced phonics, so it is much easier for 1st graders to learn how to recognize them by sight.
In our 1st grade program, your child will learn many of the most common sight words found in first-grade books. The more sight words your child knows, the fewer words he or she will have to sound out. This means that learning to read will be faster, easier, and more enjoyable.
Comprehension
Comprehension – the ability to understand what you read – is the goal of reading. In 1st grade, children are mainly focused on the mechanics of reading, but they also start building comprehension and learn that every story has a beginning, middle, and end. Talking about books and what characters do is a great way for 1st graders to develop their comprehension.
In our 1st grade program, students learn to visualize what’s happening in a story and to identify with the characters during engaging book discussions and activities. When kids understand the meaning of what they read, it makes reading fun! They can begin to make connections between stories and their own lives.
Love of Reading
1st grade is full of challenges when it comes to learning how to read. Developing a positive attitude toward reading and a love of books supports children and motivates them to keep going.
Building new reading skills and having lots of wonderful experiences with books in the 1st grade program will help your child feel confident and enthusiastic about reading. As your child continues growing into a strong reader, he or she will want to read even more and develop a habit of reading for pleasure that leads to a lifetime of academic and personal benefits.
Our Outstanding Teachers
Institute instructors understand the path students follow from being a pre-reader to a literate adult. Whether your child is struggling to keep up in school, already on track with reading, or exceeding expectations, your teacher will provide the encouragement and support your child needs to have a delightful reading experience and make excellent progress week after week.
Each teacher possesses a personal love of reading that makes a big difference in the way kids see their relationship to books. Your child will be inspired to participate fully and do his or her best in each class.
