
Winter Program for 2nd Graders
Help Your 2nd Grader Start the New Year Strong!

The Reading Advantage

Strengthen Skills This Winter
Kids in our winter program gain core reading skills. They start the new year off right, with the tools to earn good grades and excel at every reading task.

Build Confidence and Motivation
Our students experience success with reading, over and over again. They feel enthusiastic and prepared for new challenges in the second half of 2nd grade.

Discover All the Rewards of Reading
Reading during the school year doesn't have to be an afterthought! Our students are always having great experiences with terrific books. They keep learning and growing.


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 2nd Grade Program
The Winter session features a unique set of terrific books and skill lessons, specially designed to support kids heading into the second half of 2nd grade. Click on the building blocks below to explore all the ways your child will benefit from this fun, effective program.
Strengthen Skills
Decoding words is the foundation for all other reading skills. We'll teach your child the phonics and word-attack skills he or she needs to read words quickly and easily—even long and challenging ones.
Fluency is the ability to read at a smooth, natural pace, without stopping to sound out words. We'll help your child reach this important milestone, allowing him or her to focus more on the story itself.
Strong reading comprehension is the key to academic success, and it makes reading fun and rewarding. In our program, your child will learn to visualize a story, identify with characters, and follow a plot.
Build Confidence
Reading can be hard work. As your child masters new reading skills in this program, frustration, tears and resistance to 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 working on reading skills. 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 lots of great books at the right level of difficulty. Your child will get plenty of practice and 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 Winter 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. At the end of the program, you’ll receive a detailed progress report for your child!


Your Child Will Only Experience 2nd Grade Once
By investing in core skill development now, you'll ensure that your child has a productive and enjoyable time in 2nd 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.

Make This School Year a Big Success!
Winter Online Program for 2nd Graders
Class sizes are limited!
Who Are We?
The Institute of Reading Development offers programs in partnership with colleges and universities. Over the last 53 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
What's the Best Way to Help My Child Excel?
Encourage your child to read regularly! The impact of reading for just 20 minutes a day is staggering. In fact, by the time they're in high school, students with a 20-minute-per-day habit can read over 1 million words in a single year. The more kids read, the more vocabulary and skills they master. This makes reading effortless and fun, which inspires even more reading.
Becoming a reader will give your child many opportunities to learn and grow throughout school and into adulthood. Our programs provide outstanding books at the right level challenge, plus the skill development and structure necessary to establish a reading habit. There’s no better way to ensure your child’s lasting success.


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 make sure your child attends class and completes independent practice, and you'll provide support and encouragement. We'll do the rest.
Enrolling in our program will show your child that you believe reading is important, all year round.
Your child will only be in 2nd grade once. Make it a big success!
Give Your Child the Reading Advantage
Your child will only be in 2nd 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