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For Pre‑K–5 parents who won’t leave reading to chance. 

Raise a Skilled Reader—

Starting Today

Weekly expert‑led tutoring that builds decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and deep comprehension so your child becomes a confident, independent reader—regardless of what’s happening at school. 

We handle the program. You see the progress.

For Pre‑K–5 parents who won’t leave reading to chance. 

Raise a Skilled Reader—Starting Today

Weekly expert‑led tutoring that builds decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and deep comprehension so your child becomes a confident, independent reader—regardless of what’s happening at school. 

We handle the program. You see the progress.

 

Why Parents Trust the 

Institute of Reading Development

For 56 years, we’ve had one focus: helping kids become strong, enthusiastic readers. Over 3 million families have trusted our expert teachers and proven curriculum to make it happen.

56

Years of Excellence

Teaching kids to read with proven methods

3M+

Families Trust Us

Research-based, grade-specific progression

Same Tutor, Same Time

Predictable practice that fits real life—consistency builds confidence and results.

 

Aligned with School

Skill instruction progresses month to month, keeping pace with your child's classroom learning.

 

Research-Based

Our curriculum is powered by the most current research on the Science of Reading.

 

 

Real Progress Reports

Track actual gains with detailed reports—see measurable improvement, not guesses.

 

"Tears of Joy" 

 

My daughter has only had two sessions of this program and we were doing a lesson from last week's online phonics homework (oops) AND SHE IS READING THE WORDS ON THE SCREEN. Is this real life? I could burst into tears right now. Is this magic? How did this even happen??

 

Sakena W. 
Parent of 1st Grader

"Mommy, I can read!"
 

By the third week, I saw my child grasping the new sight words. At the fifth week, my child said "Mommy I can read!" She got confidence and now she reads one of the reading program books every night without me asking!!

 

 

 

Michele H. 
Parent of Kindergartner

"Game Changer"
 

This program is a game-changer for any child struggling with reading! You will see a noticeable difference in how your child engages with books. It's worth every penny!

 

 

 

 

Vanessa B. 
Parent of 5th Grader

Discover the skills we teach in each grade

What Your Child Will Learn

Our grade-by-grade approach builds confidence, comprehension, and skill — one milestone at a time.

4 Yrs & Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th & 5th Grade
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4-Year-Olds and Kindergarten

Letters, Sounds, and Sentences!


Month by month, children learn the building blocks of reading: letter recognition, phonics, and sight words. They learn to read simple stories with confidence and enjoy picture book read alouds that spark thinking and engagement.


  • The letters of the alphabet and the sounds they stand for
  • Blending words and reading sentences in decodable stories
  • Fun read alouds with guided discussions to build comprehension
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1st Grade

From sounding out to reading smoothly


Children crack the reading code, discovering new phonics patterns and high frequency sight words. As they practice in fun stories, they progress from effortful decoding to reading with confidence and ease.


  • Long and short vowel patterns, consonant blends, and sight words/li>
  • Applying new skills in decodable stories
  • Guided reading to build fluency and comprehension
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2nd Grade

From phonics to fluency and meaning


Students master more complex spelling patterns and learn to decode longer words. As they build fluency and comprehension, reading becomes easier and more enjoyable.


  • Decoding longer words with common vowel teams, prefixes, and suffixes
  • Fluent, expressive reading to support comprehension
  • Recognizing story structure and understanding characters’ feelings and motivations
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3rd Grade

Richer Stories, Deeper Thinking


Vocabulary grows and comprehension sharpens as students tackle richer texts in both fiction and nonfiction. They transform into strong readers who can think independently and monitor their understanding.


  • Decoding multisyllabic words with prefixes, suffixes, and syllable patterns
  • Fluency with phrasing and expression to carry meaning
  • Finding main ideas and key details, following complex plotlines, and exploring themes
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4th and 5th Grade

From “learning to read” to “reading to learn”


Students tackle longer fiction and nonfiction with growing independence. They master strategies to unlock new vocabulary, read strategically, and think critically and deeply about what they read.


  • Using context and word-solving strategies to build vocabulary
  • Fluent, purposeful reading and greater stamina across subjects
  • Identifying key information, summarizing, and monitoring comprehension

It's more than a session—it's complete support.

Our Proven System for Building Skilled Readers

Every week follows a clear, research-based rhythm that builds skills, confidence, and motivation — without adding stress for parents.

How it Works

📘 The First Week: A Confident Start

  • Your child begins tutoring right away—meeting their tutor and starting their first Reading Unit in the web app.
     
  • Separately, you’ll complete a short baseline reading assessment at home.
     
  • It’s an easy, encouraging start that helps everyone get comfortable and sets the foundation for progress.

⏰️ Simple Structure, Lasting Habits

  • Each week brings a 50-minute live tutoring session and a new Reading Unit with fresh stories and short, focused lessons.
     
  • Between sessions, your child completes a quick skills check in the app—so you can see what’s improving and where extra reading time might help.
     
  • The predictable routine makes reading easier to fit in—and easier to enjoy.

📈 Skills and Confidence Grow Together

  • As the weeks go on, you’ll notice reading become smoother, comprehension deepen, and motivation rise.
     
  • Tutors stay consistent and supportive, and you’ll always know how your child is doing through regular skill checks and progress updates.

Progress You Can See

Baseline Assessment

Early in the program, you’ll complete a short reading assessment. It gives you and your tutor a clear snapshot of your child’s current skills.

Weekly Skill Checks

Each Reading Unit includes a brief check your child can complete in minutes. You’ll see results instantly—making it easy to celebrate progress and support practice at home.

Proof of Progress

Quarterly subscribers receive a full reassessment and end-of-quarter progress report. See real gains, not guesses.

Personalized paths for every reader's needs.

Personalized paths for every reader's needs.

Tailored for Every Reader 

Some kids need extra help. Others are ready to advance. Our tutors personalize instruction 

so every child feels challenged, confident, and proud of their progress.

Struggling Readers

① Extra attention to fix gaps

② Predictable weekly wins (less resistance)

③ Clear progress you can see

"...a game-changer for any child struggling with reading! You will see a noticeable difference in how your child engages with books. It's worth every penny!"

Vanessa
Parent of 5th Grader

Ready to Advance

① Targeted instruction to go further, faster

② Weekly challenges at just-right level

③ Confidence that compounds

"My son was already a strong reader, but this program took it to another level. I really wanted him to improve on his comprehension, and he did. I'm very impressed."

Shana
Parent of 2nd Grader

Confidence starts with knowing you can't go wrong.

Tailored for Every Reader 

Some kids need extra help. Others are ready to advance. Our tutors personalize instruction 

so every child feels challenged, confident, and proud of their progress.

Struggling Readers

① Extra attention to fix gaps

② Predictable weekly wins (less resistance)

③ Clear progress you can see

"...a game-changer for any child struggling with reading! You will see a noticeable difference in how your child engages with books. It's worth every penny!"

Vanessa
Parent of 5th Grader

Ready to Advance

① Targeted instruction to go further, faster

② Weekly challenges at just-right level

③ Confidence that compounds

"My son was already a strong reader, but this program took it to another level. I really wanted him to improve on his comprehension, and he did. I'm very impressed."

Shana
Parent of 2nd Grader

Confidence starts with knowing you can't go wrong.

Zero-Risk 21-Day Satisfaction 

Guarantee

Try your first two sessions with no risk.
Your child starts learning right away — you only stay if you see it working. 

Zero-Risk 

21-Day Satisfaction 

Guarantee

Try your first two sessions with no risk.
Your child starts learning right away — you only stay if you see it working. 

You're Not Doing This Alone

Join a community of parents and reading experts who celebrate every win and share what really works.

The Raising Skilled Readers Community includes:

  • Weekly wins, challenges, and accountability prompts so reading happens at home
     
  • Expert Q&As, and short how-tos from reading specialists
     
  • Fast answers from parents who've solved the same problems
     
  • Safe, moderated threads: no spam, no drama

Together, we raise skilled readers. 

Join a community that celebrates progress every week—and a program that makes it happen.

Join a community that celebrates progress every week—and a program that makes it happen.

"Reading Became a Joy!"

My son struggled in school this year with his reading and reading level...As a parent I felt devasted and frustrated for my son. That's where this program comes in. Reading...became a joy! A total 180 degrees where he was when he finished 3rd grade...I am so grateful we can start the new school year excited. This has really transformed my son's ability to want to read and read with more confidence.

Bridget

Parent of 4th Grader

"Genuinely Amazed"

My son wasn't very interested in reading at first. But after this program and committing to 10-15 minutes of daily reading, his confidence grew noticeably. I was genuinely amazed--reading didn't just improve his skills; it gave him the confidence to express himself and take the stage. Since English is our second language and we speak a different language at home, this progress meant even more to us.

Premalatha

Parent of 4th Grader

"Major Breakthroughs"

My son had major breakthroughs with reading. He mastered fluency, silent letters, reading comprehension, and vocabulary. He read with expression so clearly you could feel the story come alive. His overall confidence has grown so much. For the past two weeks, he has been reading his chapter book to me instead of asking me to read to him.

 

 

Rochelle

Parent of 3rd Grader

Choose the Level of Support That Fits Your Family

Limited availability for new students. Schedule your time after checkout — risk-free.

Seats are limited. Schedule your time after checkout — risk-free.

Your child’s reading skills are too important to leave to chance.
Reserve your spot today and start building confidence, skills, and a lifelong love of reading.

Zero-Risk 21-Day Satisfaction Guarantee

If you don’t see it working after your first two scheduled sessions, we’ll fix it—or refund your tuition in full.
No hoops. No hassle. Just results.

Choose the Level of Support That Fits Your Family

Limited availability for new students. Schedule your time after checkout — risk-free.

Seats are limited. Schedule your time after checkout — risk-free.

Your child’s reading skills are too important to leave to chance.
Reserve your spot today and start building confidence, skills, and a lifelong love of reading.

Zero-Risk 21-Day Satisfaction Guarantee

If you don’t see it working after your first two scheduled sessions, we’ll fix it—or refund your tuition in full.
No hoops. No hassle. Just results.

Questions Parents Ask 

(Before They Sign Up)

Honest answers about schedules, guarantees, and results. We’ve helped millions of parents 

through the same questions.

What if I pay and I can't do the available schedules?

What if we miss a session?

Can we switch between 6:1 and 1:1?

How does scheduling work?

Is this only for struggling readers?

Is there a guarantee?

Do you offer refunds?

What payment options are available?

Seats Are Limited

Risk-free Satisfaction Guarantee through your second scheduled session — no hoops, no hassle.

Seats Are Limited

Risk-free Satisfaction Guarantee through your second scheduled session — no hoops, no hassle.

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