Literacy Launchpad is an engaging, structured early-reading package designed specifically for kindergarteners. Using the UFLI Foundations Literacy program this package is grounded in systematic phonics instruction, this program gives young learners the exact toolkit they need to transition from recognizing letters to confidently reading their very first words. Through interactive activities, we build the core decoding skills essential for long-term reading fluency and success.

What Your Child Will Master:

• Instant Letter Recognition: Building rapid automaticity in naming uppercase and lowercase letters.

• Grapheme-Sound Connections: Mastering single-letter sounds so decoding becomes second nature.

• First Words Mastery: Blending sounds seamlessly to read single-syllable, short-vowel words (e.g., cat, hop, rug).

• Digraph Discovery: Spotting and sounding out common two-letter combinations (like sh, ch, th, and ck).

The Outcome: A strong, joy-filled reading foundation that boosts classroom confidence and prepares your child to take off into fluent, independent reading!

Designed for 1st graders who are ready to move beyond basic sight words and single-letter sounds, Phonics Pioneers takes your child on an exciting journey into advanced decoding. Again, using UFLI Foundations Literacy program, this program bridges the gap between basic letter-sound recognition and reading fluency, giving young readers the tools they need to tackle longer, more complex words with confidence. Through explicit, step-by-step instruction, students master complex phonics patterns, learn how words are structured, and unlock the code to independent reading success.

What Your Child Will Master: 

• Advanced Sound Combinations: Distinguishing and reading digraphs (ch, sh, th), trigraphs (tch, dge), and consonant blends (st, bl, gr).

• Multi-Syllable Decoding: Breaking down 2-syllable short-vowel words using the 6 Syllable Types so big words feel easy and non-intimidating.

• Complex Vowels & 'R'-Controlled Sounds: Mastering tricky vowel patterns, including vowel teams (oi, aw, oo, ou, ow) and 'r'-controlled vowels (ar, er, ir, or, ur).

• Word Endings & Structure: Applying inflectional endings (-ed, -ing, -s, -es) to expand reading vocabulary naturally.

The Outcome: Increased reading speed, stronger comprehension, and the confidence to read longer, multi-syllable books independently!

As children enter 2nd grade, the books they read become filled with longer, more challenging words. Syllable Specialists is designed to eliminate the frustration of hitting "reading walls" by teaching students how to systematically break down and decode multi-syllable words.

Instead of guessing, your child will learn proven syllabication rules and advanced phonics patterns, turning big, intimidating words into manageable, bite-sized pieces.

What Your Child Will Master:

• Syllable Division Rules: Learning the exact "blueprints" for dividing 2-syllable and multisyllabic words (such as VC/CV, V/CV, and VC/V patterns) so they can read long words effortlessly.

• Complex Spelling Patterns: Deepening explicit phonics knowledge with advanced spelling rules, silent letters, and subtle vowel variations.

• Structural Word Analysis: Spotting prefixes, suffixes, and root words to read faster and understand new vocabulary automatically.

• Reading Stamina & Accuracy: Transitioning from slow, sound-by-sound decoding to smooth, fluent reading that supports strong comprehension.

The Outcome: A confident, independent reader who no longer fears long words, equipped with lifelong tools to tackle complex 2nd-grade text and beyond!  This tutoring package will utilize UFLI Foundations Literacy Program as well as other resources

In 3rd grade, reading takes a major leap: children move from learning to read to reading to learn. At this stage, phonics shifts into morphology—the study of how words are built and what their parts mean.

Utilizing evidence-based frameworks (including University of Florida Literacy Initiative / UFLI Foundations principles), this package transforms students from sound-by-sound decoders into strategic word experts. By learning how prefixes, roots, and suffixes fit together, your child will instantly unlock the spelling and meaning of thousands of new academic words.

What Your Child Will Master:

• Word Building Blocks: Identifying and breaking down prefixes (e.g., un-, re-, pre-), suffixes (e.g., -ful, -less, -tion), base words, and root words.

• Integrated Spelling & Vocabulary: Learning why words are spelled the way they are by understanding how word parts alter meaning and grammatical roles.

• Word Origins (Etymology): Exploring Latin and Greek roots and combining forms to build deep, transferable vocabulary across science, social studies, and math.

• Strategic Comprehension: Using morphological analysis as a secret tool to figure out unfamiliar, high-level vocabulary independently while reading.

The Outcome: A confident, articulate student equipped with a rich vocabulary, advanced spelling strategies, and the structural language skills required for 3rd-grade reading demands and beyond!

The third grade reading comprehension tutoring package introduces comprehension skills for third grade readers who can decode words but still have trouble remembering what they have read.  This package has 8 lessons where students will practice reading fluency, comprehension and strategies that will enable them to "think through" a text and gather meaning.  Students will complete 1 lesson per week for 8 weeks. 

The fourth grade reading comprehension tutoring package introduces comprehension skills for fourth grade readers who can decode words but still have trouble remembering what they have read.  This package has 8 lessons where students will practice reading fluency, comprehension and strategies that will enable them to "think through" a text and gather meaning.  Students will complete 1 lesson per week for 8 weeks. 

Is your child struggling to write full, clear sentences—or dreading paragraph assignments at school? Many young writers know basic grammar rules in isolation, but struggle to connect those rules when writing on a blank page. The Grammar-to-Composition Academy bridges that gap. Designed specifically for 3rd through 5th graders, this engaging, 1-on-1 online tutoring package takes students on a step-by-step journey from word-level mastery to full paragraph composition. 

What Your Child Will Gain:

• Strong Foundations: We move beyond simple memorization so your child understands how parts of speech (like strong verbs and descriptive adjectives) bring sentences to life.

• Punctuation Confidence: No more run-on sentences, missing commas, or randomly misplaced capital letters!

• Structured Paragraph Writing: Your child will learn simple, repeatable frameworks to plan, draft, and finish complete, well-organized paragraphs for school projects and essays.

• Independent Proofreading: We build lasting confidence by teaching students how to edit and polish their own work with ease.

What’s Included:

• Personalized Live Tutoring: Tailored 1-on-1 sessions guided by expert diagnostic insights.

• Interactive Digital Activities: Dynamic, low-stress exercises that make learning grammar fun.

The Result? 

A confident writer equipped with the tools needed to succeed in the classroom.

If you don't see a tutoring package that fits your needs, let's talk!  After discussing your student's needs let's see if we are a good fit and can come up with a plan that will serve your child well!