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S.T.E.A.D.Y. Reading Method™ Beta Program™
Applications are now open for a small group of homeschool families to participate in the FREE summer beta launch of the S.T.E.A.D.Y. Reading Method™.
I am looking for 5 Founding Families to help me test, refine, and improve this new reading program before its official launch.
If your child is struggling to learn to read and you feel unsure about what to teach next, this program was created for you.
Applications close June 15, 2026.
Why I Created the S.T.E.A.D.Y. Reading Method™
Reading struggles are personal to me.
As an Ontario Certified Teacher with over 25 years of experience, I have worked with hundreds of children who found reading difficult. I am also a homeschool mom who spent years teaching my own struggling readers at home.
Like many parents, I discovered that reading programs often moved too quickly, assumed children were ready for the next step, or left parents feeling overwhelmed and unsupported.
What struggling readers need is not more pressure. They need:
- Structure.
- Repetition.
- Confidence.
Most importantly, they need someone to slow down and show them how reading works.
That is why I created the S.T.E.A.D.Y. Reading Method.
What Is the S.T.E.A.D.Y. Reading Method™?
The S.T.E.A.D.Y. Reading Method™ is a structured, confidence-first approach to teaching struggling readers.
S — Slow the Skill Down
Reading is broken into manageable steps. Children master one skill before moving to the next.
T — Teach With Structure
Parents receive clear lesson plans and simple instructions so they know exactly what to teach.
E — Engage Through Interest
Reading practice is built around topics children enjoy and connect with.
A — Apply With Repetition
Skills are reviewed regularly so children develop confidence through practice.
D — Develop Confidence First
Children experience success often and learn that mistakes are part of learning.
Y — Year-by-Year Foundation Building
Skills are layered intentionally to create a strong foundation for future reading success.
Who This Beta Program Is For
This beta program is designed for homeschool children who:
- Are between 6 and 8 years old
- Know approximately 20 or more letter sounds
- Are working at the CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) level
- Need support blending sounds into words
- Often guess at words while reading
- Struggle with reading confidence
- Are not yet reading simple books independently
What Families Will Receive
Selected families will receive:
- 8 weeks of structured reading instruction
- Weekly lesson plans
- Printable activities and practice pages
- Step-by-step teaching videos
- Weekly reflection forms
- Weekly coaching and support videos based on parent questions and feedback
- Ongoing support throughout the beta program
What I’m Asking From Families
Because this is a beta program, I am looking for families who are willing to help me improve the program through honest feedback.
Selected families will be asked to:
- Complete a brief weekly reflection form
- Share wins, challenges, and questions
- Submit up to 3 short videos weekly during the program
- Share 3 photos weekly of completed activities or student work
- Provide a final testimonial at the end of the program
Your feedback will help shape the final version of the S.T.E.A.D.Y. Reading Method™.
Beta Program Timeline
Applications Open: June 5, 2026
Applications Close: June 15, 2026
Founding Families Selected: June 18, 2026
Welcome & Onboarding: June 19–25, 2026
Program Begins: June 30, 2026
Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like a good fit for your family, I would love to hear more about your child and their reading journey.
Only a small number of families will be selected for this beta round.
[CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION]
I can’t wait to work alongside a small group of families as we help struggling readers build confidence, develop strong foundations, and experience success.
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