Get a clear benchmark of their reading speed and accuracy, plus their approximate reading grade level. Do the one-minute fluency check using our grade-level passage. Count how many words they read correctly. Use the scoring guide to see if they're on-track, need watching, or need support. This is your starting point before the Gap Assessment. Free for all members. Step 1: Rate Check. Step 2: Gap Assessment. Step 3: Intervention Kits.

Every reader's journey is different, and this is your guide. The free Reading Gap Assessment shows you exactly where your reader is struggling, so you don't have to guess what to do next. ​It only takes about 15 minutes, you don't need to be a reading expert, and your child won't feel like they're taking a stressful test. Just download it, print it out, and sit down together. When you're done, you'll know exactly what to focus on next. ​Ready to find your starting point? Let's get started!

Every successful reader starts with a strong foundation. These free, short video lessons break down the essential building blocks of reading, covering one skill per video—from closed syllables to multi-syllable words. I’ve focused on the exact skills your reader might be struggling with so you can easily understand what they are and see why they matter. Watch a quick video, then grab the matching intervention kit whenever you're ready to start.