How we teach
Great books, good teaching, tiny daily habits
Books are at the centre of our program. We teach in small groups using Common Core Standards-aligned lessons.
we'll find the right start
It starts with a skills check
Before your child joins, we look at what they can already do: sounds, reading, understanding, writing. Then we place them in a group that matches their skills, so every class feels just right. Not too easy, not too hard.
grouped by skill, so classes fit just right!
A week at TLH
same rhythm, every week
1
Two live classes
The same small group of four or five, online, twice a week. Taught live by our dedicated teachers.
2
A real book
We post the books to you before classes start. They're your child's to keep and write in. (Yes, you can write in them!)
3
Talk, then write
Children share ideas out loud, then put them on paper, building sentences, paragraphs, and essays.
4
Practice on paper
Home practice is the same three things every week: reading, one writing task, and short online practice (account included).
In step with school
what they learn here, they use at school
Everything we teach is aligned to the Common Core State Standards, the reading and writing goals many US schools use. So the skills your child builds with us are the same ones they're expected to show in class.
the most important part…
Read a little every day
Ten minutes every day does more than an hour once a week. It's how reading becomes a habit, not a chore.
- TurboPhonics: you read aloud with your child
- Grades 1–2: 10–15 minutes
- Grades 3–5: 20 minutes
Your part, as a parent
Make reading a small daily routine. Let them try before you help. You don't need to correct every mistake.
This week
4 days so far!
- Mon
- Tue
- Wed
- Thu
- Fri
- Sat
- Sun
a little reading, every day. that's the secret!
Progress you can see
A check every term
Four times a year we check the same skills, so you see real growth, not a one-off score.
A clear report
After each check you get a short report covering what was taught, what your child can do now, and what's next.
One person to talk to
Your Student Success Lead knows your child's progress. They will be in touch by WhatsApp, phone or video.
Why small groups
In a group of four or five at the same skill level, children hear how others think, swap ideas about books, and write for real readers. Plus, everyone gets their turn to shine.
small enough to be seen, big enough to be fun
Not sure where your child would start?
Free, friendly, no tests.