Summer Program for Entering 5th Graders
Get Your Child Off to a Great Start in 5th Grade!
The Reading Advantage
Strengthen Key Skills Before 5th Grade
Kids in our summer program get a jump start on new reading and writing skills. They return to school ready to earn good grades and strong progress evaluations.
Build Confidence for New Challenges
Our students experience success with reading, over and over again. They develop the confidence and motivation to excel when the school year begins.
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 5th 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
Build Confidence
Become a Reader
A Rewarding Summer 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 activities between classes
- Great 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 5th Grade Once
By investing in core skill development now, you'll ensure that your child has a productive and enjoyable time in 5th grade. Best of all, he or she will be well on the way to becoming a reader, which is the key to future academic success.
Who Are We?
The Institute of Reading Development offers programs in partnership with colleges and universities. Over the last 52 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: University of Richmond School of Professional & Continuing Studies
In your area, we provide programs in partnership with: University of Richmond School of Professional & Continuing Studies
How Can I Prevent 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 over the summer, our students don't just avoid summer learning loss — they make substantial reading gains.
Your child will only be in 5th grade once. Make it a big success!
Give Your Child the Reading Advantage
Your child will only be in 5th grade once. Make it a big 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