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Is your child still guessing at words… even after months of reading practice?

You're not alone. Many children struggle with:

  • Memorizing words instead of sounding them out

  • Getting overwhelmed by long or unfamiliar words

  • Skipping or replacing sounds when reading aloud

  • Avoiding books because "reading is hard"

The truth is: it’s not your child’s fault—they just haven’t been taught to read the right way yet. Our Word Reading program is here to change that.

The Word Reading Program is a 3-level, small group reading program using the Orton-Gillingham approach—a structured, multisensory, and evidence-based method that teaches reading step by step.

Whether your child struggles with basic decoding or needs help mastering advanced patterns, this program gives them the tools, confidence, and repetition they need to read independently and fluently.

What Is the Word Reading Program?

  • Foundational Closed Syllables| Ages 5-10 | 6 Weeks | $250 | weekly 45-minute session


    Focuses on basic consonant sounds, short vowels, digraphs, and simple word patterns. Builds essential decoding skills with 3-sound words to establish strong reading foundations.

  • Advanced Closed Syllables & Silent E | Ages 5-10 | 6 Weeks | $250 | weekly 45-minute session


    Introduces consonant blends and complex closed syllables, plus vowel-consonant-e (silent e) patterns to help children decode longer, more challenging words.

  • R-Controlled, Vowel Teams & Open Syllables |Ages 5-10 | 6 Weeks | $250 | weekly 45-minute session


    Targets tricky vowel patterns like r-controlled vowels, vowel teams, and open syllables, preparing children for fluent reading of multisyllabic words.

Learn About Our Word Reading Program

What your child will learn

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    Phonics Mastery
    From consonant sounds to complex vowel patterns, your child will systematically learn how sounds map to letters and how to decode unfamiliar words.

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    Short Vowel Confidence
    They’ll build fluency with short vowel CVC words and welded sounds (-am, -an, -all), setting the foundation for strong reading habits.

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    Blend & Digraph Recognition
    Your child will tackle blends and digraphs in multi-sound words like clap, shrink, and block without frustration or confusion.

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    Vowel-Consonant-e Rules
    They’ll learn how to read and spell words like cake, bike, and cute using the VCe pattern and essential spelling rules (like k/ck).

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    R-Controlled Vowels & Vowel Teams
    We’ll demystify tricky vowels like ar, or, ee, oa, and igh using multisensory strategies for long-term retention.

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    Open Syllables and Syllable Awareness
    Your child will learn to break down multisyllabic words and read words like me, go, and hi with ease—skills needed for reading fluency.

Imagine If...

Your child looked forward to reading time

  • You didn’t have to reteach homework or decode words for them

  • They proudly read road signs, menus, and books aloud

  • Their teacher finally said, “They’re really making progress!”

  • They felt smart—because they are

At Edge Therapies, we use the proven Orton-Gillingham approach because we know reading success is possible when kids are given the right instruction in the right order.

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Level One: Foundational Closed Syllables

Cost: $250 for 6-week program

One 45 minute session weekly

Max 5 children per group for individualized attention

Weekly homework to complete throughout the week

📍 Location: 6901 Professional Pky E, Sarasota, Florida 34240

Groups start week of August 18th (day TBD) | Registration closes July 31st

Children must complete Level 1 before enrolling in Level 2 in September to ensure they have mastered all the essential foundational skills needed for successful reading progress.

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Got Questions?

  • This program is led by a master’s-level Speech-Language Pathologist specifically trained in reading and the Orton-Gillingham approach. We use a proven, multisensory, and highly structured method that teaches reading explicitly and systematically—perfect for kids who struggle with decoding. This expert-led instruction ensures your child gets personalized, research-backed support to succeed.

  • No, this program is meant for child who have already mastered pre-foundation reading skills, such as letter-sounds associations. I highly recommend looking at our Pre-Foundational Reading Program or scheduling individualized sessions.

  • We provide parent-friendly homework to reinforce skills learned in sessions. If your child hasn’t mastered key skills by the end of the program, we’ll recommend 1:1 sessions to meet your child’s individual needs and support their progress.

  • Many parents notice increased confidence and decoding skills within the 6-week program, though continued practice is key for lasting results.

  • To ensure long-term reading success, all children must complete Level 1 before entering Level 2. This guarantees that they've been thoroughly exposed to—and can demonstrate understanding of—all reading skills.

  • Absolutely. The Orton-Gillingham approach is widely recommended for dyslexia and other reading difficulties.

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