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Fall Program for 1st Graders

Help Your Child Start 1st Grade Strong!

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Our Fall Online Reading Program combines outstanding books and top-notch instruction to help kids excel in the pivotal first months of the school year.

Get Everything Your Child Needs to Succeed This Fall

A 6-Week Reading Journey:

  • Each week, your child will look forward to attending fun one-hour online classes that keep students engaged and excited.
  • After each class, your child will get lots of reading practice in terrific first-grade books, carefully selected for the right amount of challenge.
  • Between classes, your child will complete self-paced interactive lessons and games designed to reinforce skill development and keep learning on track.
  • Throughout the program, your child will receive professional instruction and guidance from a dedicated, knowledgeable reading teacher.
  • At any point, your child can benefit from individual support through one-on-one appointments and our exclusive helpline.

Keep Your Child on Track During 1st Grade

Our fall program provides a proven path for your child to improve key skills, increase confidence, and get really excited about books and reading. Click on the building blocks below to explore all the ways your child will benefit from this fun, effective program.

Strengthen Skills

Learn 1st Grade Phonics

Blending letter sounds together is at the heart of how children learn to read. We'll teach your child the phonics skills he or she needs to sound out words quickly and easily.

Recognize Sight Words

Sight words are the most common words kids encounter while reading, such as was, would, and have. In this program, your child will learn to recognize these words by sight, which makes learning to read easy and fast.

Build Comprehension & Fluency

Developing comprehension is the key to success in school, and it makes reading fun and rewarding. In our program, your child will practice reading fluently and learn to visualize the story, identify with characters, and follow events.

Build Confidence

Reduce Frustration

Learning to read can be hard work. As your child gains core reading skills in this program, frustration, tears, and nervousness about reading will melt away.

Gain a Positive Attitude

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!"

Boost Motivation

Great experiences with books are the best motivator for learning to read. Our expert teachers bring the wonderful books in our program to life and get kids excited about reading.

Become a Reader

Practice Reading Independently

In this program, children read great books at the right level of difficulty. Your child will get a lot of reading practice and will keep progressing even after the program is over.

Develop a Love of Books

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.

Establish a Reading Habit

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.

Gain a Real Reading Advantage...

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Strengthen Key Skills During 1st Grade

Kids in our fall program learn valuable new reading skills. They begin the academic year as independent readers and earn stronger grades.

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Build Confidence for New Challenges

Our students experience success with reading, over and over again. They develop lots of confidence and motivation during the important back-to-school months.

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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.

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...And Learn How to Make it Last

Developing the habit of reading great books during our programs gives kids many opportunities to keep learning and growing as readers and students. There's no better way to ensure lasting success, all the way through school and into adulthood.

The impact of reading regularly - especially while school's in session - is staggering! In fact, by the time that 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 your child reads, the more skills he or she will master.

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Make 1st Grade a Big Success!

Fall Online Program for 1st Graders
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Decades of Excellence in Reading Instruction

The Institute of Reading Development offers programs in partnership with colleges and universities. Over the last 54 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: Texas Tech University, College Connect

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In your area, we provide programs in partnership with: Texas Tech University, College Connect

98% of Parents said that their child enjoyed attending the weekly classes.
"He's now eager to read." - Antoinette, 1st Grade Parent
Over 9 Out of 10 Parents noticed a boost in their child’s confidence with reading.
95% of Parents would recommend the program to a friend.

Give Your Child the Reading Advantage

Fall Program
for 1st Graders

Only $259

Plus $39 Materials & Shipping

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1st Grade Child

The Reading Boost Your 1st Grader Needs Now

View Schedules Enroll Now

Or Call 1-800-470-2891

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Let's discuss your child's reading development. Call today to speak with an Institute of Reading Development Program Advisor.

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