I believe reading should be taught in a way that honors how children actually learn: through connection, play, and confidence.
Hi, I’m Emily
I created Emily’s Read and Play Academy to help children who need more than traditional instruction—and parents who want clear, practical support. My goal is to help children build strong reading foundations without pressure—and help parents feel empowered instead of overwhelmed.
04/10/2026
Does your child: exhibit word-guessing behaviors, struggle with reading fluency, avoid reading altogether, or lack confidence in their reading abilities? Small group structured literacy instruction can have a profound impact.
Now forming small reading groups!
Emily’s Read and Play Academy
03/19/2026
I am forming two small reading groups for Pre-K–3 students.
📘 PK–1 Phonics Foundations
📗 2nd–3rd Fluency & Word Skills
Small groups. Structured instruction. Confidence building.
Limited seats to keep groups focused.
Comment “GROUP” and I will send details.
2nd and 3rd grade is where reading gaps become visible.
If your child is “almost there” but not confident, this is the window to close that gap.
I am forming new small reading groups for Pre-K–3 students.
Structured instruction. Confidence building. Small group support.
Afternoon, evening, and weekend options available.
Comment “GROUP” if you would like details.
📗 Group 2: 2nd–3rd Grade Fluency & Word Skills:
Focus:
Decoding multisyllabic words
Fluency
Confidence reading aloud
Foundational comprehension
📘 Group 1: PK–1 Phonics Foundations:
Focus:
Letter-sound knowledge
Blending
CVC words
Early reading confidence
Is your child struggling with reading confidence?
I am forming small reading groups for Pre-K–5 students.
Structured, supportive, skill-based instruction.
Comment “GROUP” and I will send the details.
09/01/2025
New Business Card! Scan the QR code for all of my contact information!
Happy Labor Day from Emily's Read and Play Academy!
✨ Monday, August 5
📌 Topic: The bedtime book breakthrough.
🛏️ “My student used to hide when it was reading time now he begs for one more bedtime story.” What changed? We let him pick the book.
🎯 Choice = ownership = motivation.
💬 CTA: Want to know our “book bin strategy”? Comment “BIN” and I’ll share!