Judy Shenker - Learning to Learn

Judy Shenker - Learning to Learn

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Judy Shenker, a seasoned expert in special education with 4 decades of global experience, now offers strategic online tutoring for young readers.

Her targeted approach enhances reading skills, providing a pathway to independence and fostering confidence. Love combining my passionate for teaching with my passion for boating, traveling and spending time with my family.

09/17/2025

โœจ Donโ€™t Let Reading Gaps Hold Them Back Another Year โœจ

๐Ÿ“š Your child is bright, curious, and full of potential โ€”
So why does reading still feel like a struggle?

Hereโ€™s the truth ๐Ÿ‘‡
Many kids in Grades 1โ€“3 are still guessing at words instead of decoding them.
By Grades 4โ€“7, reading should be automaticโ€ฆ but gaps in fluency and comprehension only get wider with each grade level.

Parents often tell me:
โ“ โ€œHeโ€™s smart, but still avoids reading.โ€
โ“ โ€œShe skips words or guesses.โ€
โ“ โ€œHomework takes forever.โ€
โ“ โ€œHeโ€™s starting to lose confidence.โ€

๐Ÿ’ก The problem isnโ€™t harder books.
The problem is missing tools.

At Learning to Learn, we:
โœ… Teach systematic phonics step-by-step
โœ… Give students decoding strategies that actually work
โœ… Build fluency & comprehension โ€” not guesswork
โœ… Restore confidence in reading

๐Ÿ“† Our Fall Reading Program starts this September!
Spots are limited, and they fill quickly.

๐Ÿ‘‰ DM me the word READ today to learn how we can help your child replace confusion with confidence โ€” and finally enjoy reading again.

โ€” Judy Shenker, Your Reading Coach โค๏ธ๐Ÿ“š

09/15/2025

Donโ€™t Let Reading Gaps Hold Them Back Another Year.

๐Ÿ“š Your child is bright, curious, and full of potential โ€”
So why does reading still feel like a struggle?

Grades 1-3 students should be decoding words, not memorizing them. They need to be taught using an explicit, structured phonetic approach.
And by Grades 4โ€“7 reading should be automatic.

For many students, gaps in decoding, fluency, and comprehension start to show early on โ€” and worse, they widen with every new grade level.

Hereโ€™s what we often hear from parents:
โ“ โ€œHe can talk about complex topics โ€” but still avoids reading.โ€
โ“ โ€œShe guesses at words or skips them altogether.โ€
โ“ โ€œHomework takes forever because reading slows everything down.โ€
โ“ โ€œHeโ€™s starting to feel behind and lose confidence.โ€
๐Ÿ’ก These are signs your child doesnโ€™t need harder books โ€”
They need better tools.

At Learning to Learn, we donโ€™t just give students more practice โ€”
We give them a proven system to fill in the missing pieces:
โœ… Explicit, systematic phonics instruction
โœ… Strategies for decoding multisyllabic words
โœ… Practice that sticks โ€” not guesswork
โœ… Real gains in reading fluency, comprehension, and confidence

And the best part?
Itโ€™s not too late.
But the longer we wait, the more ground there is to cover.

๐Ÿ“† Our Fall Reading Program starts in September.

Letโ€™s make sure your child starts the school year with the tools โ€” and confidence โ€” they need to succeed.
๐Ÿ“ฒ **Spots are limited.

Hurry, our spots fill fast. Let's replace confusion with confidence and make Reading a rewarding part of your childโ€™s day!
๐Ÿš€ DM me the word โ€œREADโ€ to learn how to get started today!

I look forward to helping your child excel in Reading!
Judy Shenker, Your Reading Coach ๐Ÿ“šโค๏ธ๐Ÿ“š

06/13/2025

Think 20 minutes of daily reading doesnโ€™t make much difference? Think again. ๐Ÿ“š

๐Ÿ“ฃ Hey parents, I'm Judy Shenker from Learning to Learn โ€“ Tutoring Services.
Did your childโ€™s teacher recommend daily reading practice daily over the summer?
Great advice!

Readingโ€”even just a few extra minutes a dayโ€”can add up to tens of thousands of extra words and hours of brain-boosting practice each year.
๐Ÿ‘€ But hereโ€™s what most people donโ€™t realize:
โœ…The brain isnโ€™t wired to read naturally. ๐Ÿง 
โœ… Reading needs to be taught.
โœ… And practice must be meaningful โ€” not just minutes on a timer.

In yesterdayโ€™s video, we walked you through how small daily habits can create BIG reading progress over time. Today, weโ€™ll show you why what your child reads matters even more.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Want to help your child become a confident, capable reader this summer?
At Learning to Learn, we make sure students donโ€™t just read โ€” they learn how to read.

Letโ€™s talk. We specialize in turning struggling readers into thriving ones and hereโ€™s the great news!

We have opened just 5 spots for our transformative, Phonics Mastery Pathway Program and we're excited to welcome new students for our summer program.

Hurry, these 5 spots will fill fast. Let's make this summer your childโ€™s game changer!

๐Ÿ”ฅ Now is the time.
๐Ÿš€ DM โ€œREADโ€ and letโ€™s get started.

Looking forward to helping your child fall in love with reading!
โ€“ Judy Shenker - Your Reading Coach ๐Ÿ“šโค๐Ÿ“š

06/12/2025

Think 20 minutes of daily reading doesnโ€™t make much difference? Think again. ๐Ÿ“š

๐Ÿ“ฃ Hey parents, I'm Judy Shenker from Learning to Learn โ€“ Tutoring Services.
Did your childโ€™s teacher recommend daily reading practice daily over the summer?
Great advice!

Readingโ€”even just a few extra minutes a dayโ€”can add up to tens of thousands of extra words and hours of brain-boosting practice each year.

๐Ÿ‘€ But hereโ€™s what most people donโ€™t realize:
โœ…The brain isnโ€™t wired to read naturally. ๐Ÿง 
โœ… Reading needs to be taught.
โœ… And practice must be meaningful โ€” not just minutes on a timer.

In todayโ€™s video, weโ€™ll walk you through how small daily habits can create BIG reading progress over time. And tomorrow, weโ€™ll show you why what your child reads matters even more.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Want to help your child become a confident, capable reader this summer?
At Learning to Learn, we make sure students donโ€™t just read โ€” they learn how to read.

Letโ€™s talk. We specialize in turning struggling readers into thriving ones and hereโ€™s the great news!

We have opened just 5 spots for our transformative, Phonics Mastery Pathway Program and we're excited to welcome new students for our summer program.

Hurry, these 5 spots will fill fast. Let's make this summer your childโ€™s game changer!

๐Ÿ”ฅ Now is the time.
๐Ÿš€ DM โ€œREADโ€ and letโ€™s get started.

Looking forward to helping your child fall in love with reading!
โ€“ Judy Shenker - Your Reading Coach ๐Ÿ“šโค๐Ÿ“š

06/09/2025

READ THIS IF YOU WANT YOUR CHILD TO HEAD INTO SEPTEMBER WITH CONFIDENCE

Hey parents, I'm Judy Shenker from Learning to Learn. Exciting news!

We are enrolling now for our Summer Literacy Program โ€” with flexible scheduling and small-group or 1:1 options.

Weโ€™re opening 5 spots for families who want their child to head into September with confidence โ€” without carrying last yearโ€™s reading struggles with them.

๐Ÿš€ Click this ad and DM me the word โ€œREADโ€ for more information!

Is your child struggling with Reading? Summer is more than a break โ€” itโ€™s an opportunity.

With no new curriculum, no daily pressure, and no racing to keep up, your child can finally slow down, rebuild, and move forward.

Using methods that actually stick, at Learning to Learn, we help students:
๐Ÿ“˜ close skill gaps
๐Ÿ“• boost their confidence in reading, writing, and spelling
๐Ÿ“— hold onto progress achieved during the school year

This is a rare chance to be part of a program that's reshaping the way children learn and enjoy Reading and Writing.
Soโ€ฆ
โœจ If your child is behindโ€ฆ
โœจ If you want to prevent the summer slideโ€ฆ
โœจ If youโ€™ve been meaning to get them supportโ€ฆ
โœจ If it breaks your heart seeing them struggleโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ”ฅ Now is the time.

๐Ÿš€ DM me the word โ€œREADโ€ now to schedule a chat and see if weโ€™re the right fit.
Hurry, these 5 spots will fill fast. Let's make this summer your childโ€™s game changer!

๐Ÿš€ DM โ€œREADโ€ and letโ€™s get started.

Your child deserves to feel successful - and weโ€™ll help them get there โ€” together.
- Judy Shenker, Your Reading Coach ๐Ÿ“šโค๐Ÿ“š

06/03/2025

โ€œReed canโ€™t read.โ€

Thatโ€™s what they teased my little brother with in Grade 3.

So I taught him myself. And that moment lit a fire thatโ€™s still burning 40+ years later.

Iโ€™m Judy Schenker, founder of Learning to Learnโ€”where we help kids unlock the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

Because all great minds donโ€™t think alike.

๐Ÿ“ฉ DM me to find out how we can support your child this summer.

05/09/2025

๐Ÿ“š Is Your Grade 1โ€“3 Child Struggling to Sound Out Words?

You might be noticing signs like:
โŒ Theyโ€™re trying hard but still canโ€™t blend sounds smoothly
โŒ They get overwhelmed by too many words on a page
โŒ They avoid reading โ€” even with you
โŒ Their confidence is slipping, and reading feels like a chore

If this sounds familiar... you're not alone.
But there is hope.

๐ŸŽ‰ Introducing the Phonics Mastery Pathway โ€”
A proven 12-week program designed to help young readers build strong phonics skills and become confident, joyful readers!

Hereโ€™s what we focus on:
โœ… Structured, evidence-based instruction
โœ… A warm, supportive environment
โœ… Personalized attention based on how your child learns
โœ… A custom toolkit to build reading confidence โ€” fast!

โœจ When kids go through this program, they often experience:
๐Ÿ“˜ Improved Phonemic Awareness
๐Ÿ“— Better Word Recognition
๐Ÿ“• Strategic Spelling Skills
๐Ÿ“’ Higher Confidence
๐Ÿ“™ More Independence

Yes โ€” in just 12 weeks. ๐ŸŽฏ

๐Ÿ”ฅ Only 10 spots available this month!
We keep it small to give each student the attention they need.

This is your chance to make reading fun, easy, and empowering for your child โ€” not frustrating or fear-inducing.

๐Ÿ“ฉ DM me the word โ€œReadโ€ now to save your childโ€™s spot in the Phonics Mastery Pathway.

Letโ€™s turn those early struggles into lasting success โ€” and make reading a favorite part of their day. ๐Ÿ’–

โ€”
Judy Shenker
Your Phonics Coach ๐Ÿ“šโค๏ธ

06/26/2024

๐ŸคฉParents who want their child to ๐›๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐ข๐ง ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐š๐ง๐ ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐Ÿ๐ข๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐ข๐ง ๐ฉ๐ก๐จ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ฌ...

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Help your child start feeling ๐ž๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฐ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ข๐ซ ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐š๐›๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ž๐ฌโ€ฆ
Help your child start feeling ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐Ÿ๐ข๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ...

Let me personally show you the "๐๐ก๐จ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ฌ ๐Œ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐š๐ญ๐ก๐ฐ๐š๐ฒ" I've used to help over ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ develop the knowledge to ๐๐ž๐œ๐จ๐๐ž ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐จ๐๐ž ๐ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฒ in just ๐š ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก๐ฌ so they can ๐ž๐ฑ๐œ๐ž๐ฅ ๐ข๐ง ๐ฌ๐œ๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ž๐ง๐ฃ๐จ๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ .

โœ”๏ธ WITHOUT ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ญ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ฌ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ก๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค
โœ”๏ธ WITHOUT ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ž๐š๐ซ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐›๐ž๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐œ๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ
โœ”๏ธ all in a matter of weeks...

Ready to help your child ๐ฆ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐ฉ๐ก๐จ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ฌ?

โœ… Send me a message now and Iโ€™ll give you the details on how you can book a call to speak with me.

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06/25/2024

๐Ÿ‘ ๐‘๐ž๐š๐ฌ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐–๐ก๐ฒ ๐Ž๐ง๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐“๐ฎ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ˆ๐ฌ ๐„๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž

Are you unsure how to support your child's progress in Phonics while they're learning from home? ๐Ÿค”

Discover 3 reasons why online tutoring could be the game-changer you've been searching for! ๐Ÿš€

Every parent wants the best for their child, and with the rise of remote learning, it's more important than ever to find the right support outside the classroom.

Whether your child is struggling in Phonics, preparing for a big exam, or simply wants to get ahead, online tutoring can make a world of difference. Here's why:

๐…๐ฅ๐ž๐ฑ๐ข๐›๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ & ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž: Online tutoring allows your child to learn from the comfort of their own home, without the need to travel to a physical location. This saves time and energy, making it easier to fit tutoring sessions into your family's busy schedule.

๐€๐œ๐œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ž: With online tutoring, your child can connect with specialized tutors in Phonics from all over the world. This gives them the opportunity to learn from the best, regardless of where you live.

๐„๐ง๐ ๐š๐ ๐ข๐ง๐  & ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐‹๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ : Online tutoring platforms offer a wide range of tools and resources that make learning more engaging and interactive. This can help your child stay focused and motivated, leading to better academic performance.
Ready to help your child unlock their full potential in Phonics from the comfort of your own home? ๐Ÿ 

Comment below with your thoughts or message me directly to learn more about how my ๐๐ก๐จ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ฌ ๐Œ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐š๐ญ๐ก๐ฐ๐š๐ฒ services can support your child and help them thrive! ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿซ

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06/24/2024

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐“๐จ๐ฉ ๐Ÿ“ ๐‘๐ž๐š๐ฌ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐ž๐ž๐ ๐€ ๐“๐ฎ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ!

Are you worried about your child's progress in Reading and Writing?

Are you unsure how to support your child's learning at home? ๐Ÿค”

Here are the top 5 reasons why a tutor might be the solution you've been looking for!

Every parent wants the best for their child, and sometimes, that means finding extra support outside the classroom.

Whether your child is struggling with reading and spelling, or simply wants to get ahead, hiring a tutor can make a world of difference. ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿซ

Here's why:

๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ณ๐ž๐ ๐€๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: In a classroom setting, teachers can't always provide detailed support. A tutor can give your child the direct attention they need, focusing on their unique learning style.

๐Œ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐ก๐จ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ฌ: A specialized tutor in Phonics can help your child build a strong foundation in decoding and encoding, making it easier to tackle challenging reading and writing tasks.

๐‚๐จ๐ง๐Ÿ๐ข๐๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐๐จ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ: A tutor can help your child overcome their fears and insecurities, empowering them to approach their studies with newfound confidence.

๐ˆ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ ๐’๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐‡๐š๐›๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ: A tutor can help your child develop effective study techniques and time management skills, setting them up for long-term success.

๐’๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ: Let's face it โ€“ parents can't be experts in every subject. By hiring a tutor, you can ensure that your child not only gets the academic support they need but you as parents will also learn the strategies to best support their childโ€™s learning.
Ready to help your child unlock their full potential? ๐Ÿš€

Send us a message and learn more about how I can help your child thrive in Phonics and beyond!

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