Spring Program for 1st Graders
Spring Forward with Strong Reading Skills in 1st Grade!
The Reading Advantage
Strengthen Key 1st Grade Skills
Kids in our spring program learn valuable new reading skills. They finish out the year as successful independent readers and earn stronger grades.
Build Confidence for New Challenges
Our students experience success with reading, over and over again. They develop the confidence and motivation to excel—now and in the future.
Discover All the Rewards of Reading
We give kids great experiences with terrific books that inspire a reading habit. Reading for pleasure keeps students learning and growing all year long.
Only Institute of Reading Development programs combine outstanding books and top-notch instruction to create skilled and enthusiastic readers.
How Your Child Will Grow and Improve In Our 1st Grade Program
Our program provides a proven path for your child to improve key skills, increase confidence, and get really excited about books and reading. Click on the building blocks below to explore all the ways your child will benefit from this fun, effective program.
Strengthen Skills
Blending letter sounds together is at the heart of how children learn to read. We'll teach your child the phonics skills he or she needs to sound out words quickly and easily.
Sight words are the most common words kids encounter while reading, such as was, would, and have. In this program, your child will learn to recognize these words by sight, which makes learning to read easy and fast.
Developing comprehension is the key to success in school, and it makes reading fun and rewarding. In our program, your child will practice reading fluently and learn to visualize the story, identify with characters, and follow events.
Build Confidence
Learning to read can be hard work. As your child gains core reading skills in this program, frustration, tears, and nervousness about reading will melt away.
In this program, your child will succeed with book after book. With strong reading skills, he or she will approach each new challenge thinking "I can do this!"
Great experiences with books are the best motivator for learning to read. Our expert teachers bring the wonderful books in our program to life and get kids excited about reading.
Become a Reader
In this program, children read great books at the right level of difficulty. Your child will get a lot of reading practice and will keep progressing even after the program is over.
Discovering a love of books opens new worlds for children. Every book in our program will nurture your child's imagination, with engaging stories and funny characters.
Regular reading has a big payoff for kids: stronger comprehension, a richer vocabulary, and greater success in school. This program will make reading an important part of your child's life, now and in the future.
A Rewarding Spring Learning Opportunity
From the first class, our talented teachers will bring books to life and provide dynamic, engaging reading experiences that your child will want to have over and over again.
This 6-week program includes:
- Weekly online classes led by an expert teacher
- Interactive skill lessons and games between classes
- Terrific books at just the right level of challenge
Plus, get personal support anytime during the program with one-on-one appointments or our exclusive helpline.
Your Child Will Only Experience 1st Grade Once
Wrap up 1st grade with strong skills and lasting confidence. After taking our spring program, your child will be well on the way to becoming a reader, which is the key to future academic success.
Finish This School Year Strong!
Spring Online Program for 1st Graders
Plus $39 Materials & Shipping
Class sizes are limited!
Decades of Excellence in Reading Instruction
The Institute of Reading Development offers programs in partnership with colleges and universities. Over the last 54 years, we’ve worked with more than 200 academic institutions to inspire over 3 million students to become skilled, enthusiastic readers.
In your area, we provide programs in partnership with: Case Western Reserve University, Siegal Lifelong Learning
In your area, we provide programs in partnership with: Case Western Reserve University, Siegal Lifelong Learning
How Can I Stay Ahead of Summer Learning Loss?
Summer learning loss is the decline in skills that children commonly experience over summer break. As reading skills are fundamental to many areas of school, losing them over the summer can affect a student's overall academic experience and negatively impact confidence and motivation.
With outstanding books at the right level of challenge, plus the structure and support to practice key skills, our students find it easier to avoid learning loss—and even make substantial reading gains.
What is the Parent's Role in the Program?
Our program provides a hassle-free way to help your child improve reading skills. You'll attend the first part of each class to provide support for your child, and make sure your child completes independent practice during the week. We'll do the rest.
Enrolling in our program will show your child that you believe reading is important, all year round.
Finish 1st grade strong and set the stage for future success!
Give Your Child the Reading Advantage
Finish 1st grade strong and set the stage for future success!
Plus $39 Materials & Shipping
Class sizes are limited!
A Lifetime of
Limitless Benefits
Our students discover that the rewards of being a reader go well beyond school. Reading expands children’s horizons and gives them access to an endless source of inspiration and wisdom. As they imagine new possibilities, their dreams take flight. And best of all, reading empowers them to make these dreams come true.
Questions?
We're an open book.
Let's discuss your child's reading development. Call today to speak with an Institute of Reading Development Program Advisor.
Call 1-800-470-2891