Step One: Foundational Concepts

The Spark is where reading begins.

Children are developing an awareness that spoken words are made of sounds and that those sounds connect to letters and written language.

This stage focuses on building the foundational skills children need before decoding becomes automatic.

Your child may be at the Spark if they:

• Are just beginning formal reading instruction
• Have difficulty hearing or identifying sounds in words
• Are learning letter names and sounds
• Have difficulty blending sounds together
• Need to build strong phonemic awareness
• Are beginning to understand how spoken and written language connect

The goal: Build the spark.

Year One is perfect for early or struggling readers who need a strong start. Students will learn essential phonics, syllabication, and decoding strategies using a structured, multisensory approach grounded in the Science of Reading and Orton-Gillingham principles. Whether your child is just beginning to read or needs extra support, this class will empower them with the tools they need to become confident, independent readers.

Registration is now open for fall session. We will announce when the winter session opens for registration. Dates are in the images. Each session includes 24 one-hour classes. Classes are limited to 10 students. Students from the fall session will be able to register for winter session before it opens for new students.