TLC Literacy Services

📚 Fall Reading Registration is Now Open! 🍎

I have just a few openings available for new students!

If your child could benefit from:
✨ Stronger phonics skills
✨ Increased reading fluency
✨ Better spelling and decoding
✨ More confidence as a reader

I'd love to help!

My small-group virtual reading classes are designed to provide explicit, evidence-based instruction in a supportive, encouraging environment where every child gets the attention they need to succeed.

📍 Small groups
📍 Live online instruction
📍 Fall enrollment is now open
📍 Limited availability

If you'd like more information or would like to reserve a spot, send me a message or visit tlcliteracyservices.com.

I can't wait to meet some new readers this fall! ❤️

-Christina Johnson
TLC Literacy Services

One of my favorite parts of teaching isn't just watching students grow...it's hearing what parents notice at home.

This week I sent personalized progress emails to every family in my summer reading program.

Their responses all had one thing in common...

✨ Confidence.

💙 "I notice her having more confidence reading things on TV and signs."

💙 "She has really been enjoying your class, and I see it helping her a ton."

💙 "I can hear him becoming more confident every week."

💙 "I love seeing them become more confident readers."

💙 "We are seeing such great improvement in her confidence with reading."

As a reading teacher, there's no better compliment than knowing the skills we're practicing together are carrying over into everyday life.

Confidence changes everything. When children believe they can read, they're more willing to try, persevere, and grow.

Thank you to all of the amazing families who have trusted me with their children's reading journey this summer. Watching these students become stronger, more confident readers has been the highlight of my summer. ❤️

— Christina
TLC Literacy Services

Early intervention is key 👍

Absolute last call for summer reading classes! I’ll be finalizing classes and sending official confirmations to families early next week.

If you’d like to keep your child learning and thriving this summer, head to my website, click “Free Assessment,” and choose a time that works best for your family.

I’d love to help your child strengthen their reading skills and build confidence heading into the next school year! We have in person TK & Kinder classes and our normal online 1st-6th.
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Struggling readers can thrive with Orton-Gillingham’s multisensory approach — a proven method that helps children decode words and build confidence. Research shows measurable gains in phonemic awareness and fluency. We offer affordable group online lessons and one‑on‑one tutoring so every family can find the right fit. Learn more: https://wix.to/pMx8ku2 📚✨ — Ready to help your child succeed? Contact us today!

Seeing your child go from frustrated to confident reader is possible. At TLC Literacy Services we combine research-based structured literacy, targeted practice, and qualified tutors to build lasting gains in comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary. The result: better school performance and stronger self-esteem. Ready to partner for sustainable reading growth? Learn more: www.tlcliteracyservices.com

🌟 Summer Reading Just Got an Upgrade! 🌟

We’re excited to offer small group virtual reading lessons this summer! These sessions create an engaging, supportive space where students build confidence, strengthen skills, and grow together.

📚 Small groups
💻 Live virtual sessions
✨ Personalized goals for every student

Spots are limited and groups fill quickly. Save your child’s spot! www.tlcliteracyservices.com

Registration is now OPEN to new students! ☀️📚
Give your child the boost they need this summer with fun, live virtual reading classes designed to build strong, confident readers. Spots are limited, so don’t miss out!

Register here: https://forms.gle/BZP4VWiA8y146t326
Learn more: www.TLCLiteracyservices.com

I recently had the opportunity to attend the Literacy and Justice for All Conference, and one of the breakout sessions focused on dyslexia. With some of the recent negative public comments surrounding dyslexia, I felt especially compelled to share accurate, helpful information for both parents and teachers.
It’s a longer post, but if you have a child or student struggling with reading, I hope you’ll take a few minutes to read. ❤️

Understanding Dyslexia: For Teachers and Parents
Dyslexia is one of the most common learning differences, yet it is often misunderstood. Recognizing the signs early and knowing how to support a child can make a lasting impact on their confidence and academic success.

What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a language-based learning difference that affects reading, spelling, and writing. It is not a reflection of intelligence. Many individuals with dyslexia are highly capable, creative, and successful. The difficulty lies in processing the sounds in language (phonological processing), which impacts how students connect letters to sounds and read words.

Common Areas of Difficulty:
• Letter-sound relationships
• Basic reading skills (decoding words)
• Reading fluency (speed, accuracy, expression)
• Spelling (often inconsistent or phonetic)

Signs of Dyslexia by Age

Kindergarten–1st Grade:
• Difficulty with rhyming
• Trouble learning letters and sounds
• Challenges with sequencing (such as tying shoes or naming the months of the year in order)
• Mispronouncing longer words (for example, saying “hangaburger” instead of “hamburger”)

Grades 2–4:
• Ongoing spelling difficulties
• Slow or inaccurate reading
• Messy or effortful handwriting
• Difficulty writing complete sentences
At this stage, students may begin to feel frustrated or avoid reading and writing tasks.

Upper Elementary & Middle School:
• Struggles with reading fluency and comprehension
• Difficulty organizing ideas in writing
• Frequent spelling errors
• Simplified vocabulary in writing
Students may develop coping strategies, but the underlying difficulties often remain.

Why Early Identification Matters
Early support is key. The sooner a child receives intervention, the better their outcomes both academically and emotionally.

How to Support Students with Dyslexia
Students benefit most from structured literacy, which is:
• Explicit
• Systematic
• Cumulative
• Multi-sensory
One well-known approach is Orton-Gillingham, which is structured, sequential, and tailored to each learner.

Simple Supports at Home & School:
• Give extra time
• Use audiobooks
• Break tasks into smaller steps
• Provide guided writing support
• Focus on effort and growth

When Should You Seek Help?
If a child consistently shows these signs:
• Talk with their teacher
• Request an assessment
• Reach out to a reading or dyslexia specialist

Dyslexia does not define a child’s potential. With the right support, students can become confident, successful readers and writers.
Awareness is the first step and by learning more, you’re already making a difference. 💛
— Christina
www.TLCliteracyservices.com