Small Group Reading Intensives
Independent studies routinely find that kids who are not proficient readers by third grade are up to 4× less likely to finish high school — but early reading support changes that path.” [1]
The key word is early. Just as it’s more difficult for adults to learn a foreign language than it is for children, the same is true with reading and English fluency. It’s never too early for reading intervention. In fact, 90% of preschoolers in small-group early literacy interventions exceeded phonemic awareness benchmarks versus 45% in comparison groups [2].
Small groups foster creative, collaborative learning that cannot be replicated in 1-on-1 sessions — one student will come up with an idea that sparks conversation with everyone else joining in, which leads to improved comprehension and retention.
Our small group reading intensives are limited to between 2 and 5 students/group and last between 6 and 8 weeks. Each week the group will read together for part of the lesson and then discuss the book through fun, casual conversation. This format puts kids at ease and makes even the most timid students eager to participate.
Small group reading intensives are a great way to improve literacy, fluency and comprehension in a fun, social format. The group format builds confidence and our students receive most of the benefit of 1-on-1 tutoring at a fraction of the price.
We waited a long time before introducing this service because we wanted to make sure we got it right, that semi-private tutoring doesn’t mean semi-effective. Our small group reading sessions are called ‘intensives’ for a reason — they’re not easy, even if they’re a bit less expensive than private tutoring. There are few greater joys in the world than watching a struggling child learn to read, and our tried-and-true methods have worked with even the most difficult students with severe learning disabilities.
We invite you to contact us to learn more about being placed in a group or setting up a private group of your own — perfect for similar-aged siblings or homeschoolers!
Sources:
[1] https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/study-third-grade-reading-predicts-later-high-school-graduation/2011/04?