Anne Higgins, adult student. “After Discover Reading, I noticed more desire to understand all words and use a dictionary to discover meaning rather than skipping difficult or unknown words. With my acknowledgement of my reading difficulties, I am more likely to ask for help and admit when I don’t know how to pronounce a word. I am also willing to take time to practice sounding words out before getting frustrated. As an adult student, I was made to feel comfortable in the learning environment. The teachers are all passionately dedicated to providing tools for skill development and growth for their students.”
-July 2010
Hilary, grade 2. “Hilary enjoys reading more than she ever has and takes pride in it now. I am so pleased that she enjoys coming here so much, but now she doesn’t want to go to school! Her confidence in reading aloud has definitely improved. She has loved coming to The Reading Foundation. I think she revels in the one-on-one attention and seems so relaxed and happy when I pick her up.”
-Sarah Scott & Drew Ross, June 2010
Stephan, grade 1. “Stephan is very positive about his experience at The Reading Foundation and appears to be more confident and encouraged to read independently, one night with a flashlight under the bed covers! He feels equipped to try reading and talks about the tools and tricks he has learned. Stephan likes the one-on-one style and the immediate feedback cycle that I observed. These techniques are very powerful at reinforcing the material.”
-Jill & Trevor Munk, June 2010
Samantha, grade 4. “Samantha has started to read voluntarily at home and is correcting her younger sibling’s errors. She seems more comfortable in her role of older sibling, and is better able to ‘instruct’ based on what she’s read and understood. She has really responded well to the one-on-one teaching, as well as the consistency in the teachers and program strategies. The overall ‘team feeling’ at The Reading Foundation is one of fun and family belonging.”
-Jill & Trevor Munk, June 2010
Male Student, grade 9. “Though he has always enjoyed school, he has a new willingness to read. His new confidence around words is excellent. He is always trying to demonstrate his new skills. We are very satisfied with the program and its teachers.”
-June 2010
Cole, grade 3. “Cole has shown real growth in reading. He is reading recreationally as well. He believes in himself and is willing to engage in conversations readily. He is now confident in his ability to read and comprehend. Thanks!”
-Ron Antonio, June 2010
Destiny, grade 3. “Destiny is more confident and excited about what she is learning. She feels like she is now moving forward. She is happier and more willing to pick more challenging books.”
-Debbie Kafer, June 2010
Zoë, grade 2. “Zoë is very interested in reading signs now. She is now reading chapter books to herself that she would have never been brave enough to try on her own before. She is so happy now. She went to Chapters and bought herself three books from a gift card that sat in her wallet for months. Her spelling has improved also. She recently scored 10 out of 12 on her school spelling list, without even practicing or reading it. In the past, she would have achieved this score after practicing the words for a week.”
-Judy Musselman, June 2010
Jaxan, grade 2. “Jaxan is feeling very confident about reading and school in general.”
-Jocelyn & Bob Sasyniuk, May 2010
D’Erico, grade 2. “D’Erico is more confident and he seems a bit more outgoing and talkative. It is easier to get him to read at home, though we still need to ask him a few times.”
-Linda & Fabio DiAntonio, May 2010
Charlotte, grade 1. “Charlotte has much more confidence in her reading and seems surprised that she is able to read things that she would have previously struggled with or would have been incapable of reading. Her confidence and self-esteem are much improved. Since she started coming to The Reading Foundation, she bounces out of bed in the mornings and seems much happier. I think she feels special because she gets so much one-on-one help.”
-Kate Tavender, May 2010
Karrie, grade 6. “Karrie is more positive in school and at home. She has had an increase in confidence and self-esteem, and she is less frustrated and more willing to do homework.”
-Agnes & Kevin Rudd, May 2010
Madelaine, grade 4. ”Madelaine seems to read with more fluency and she has more confidence when sounding out words. It is a very intense program with very positive teachers.”
-Sheila & Rupert Lewrenz, April 2010
Connor, grade 6. “It takes a lot to have a significant negative change to Connor’s attitude. Connor has the ability to see the bright side most of the time… but we were at a new all time low when we first came to The Reading Foundation. I saw an immediate change in Connor’s attitude and we both knew we came to the right place from the first day. He walks taller and speaks prouder. He is connected to his potential rather than questioning his intelligence. I feel that the ripple effect of The Reading Foundation is still resonating in our lives. Connor is confident and willing to continue building his skills, and just that has made this program worth more than I can say. Thank you for developing a program such as this!”
-Barbara Jackson, April 2010
Dustin, grade 7. “Dustin is much improved. He proudly brought home improved report card marks already. He now wants to finish books that he’s started and enjoys reading on his own time. He is also more willing to take on big words in his reading. He has shown some initiative to read more challenging material. The staff were wonderfully encouraging and quietly directed his learning.”
-Mel & Heidi Nysten, March 2010
James, grade 6. “James has been much more stimulated at the end of the day and more communicative in general. He has been more willing to read and definitely more able. He has enjoyed the books he has read also, and is happy to talk about them in detail. His confidence and self-esteem have both increased and improved. He has been more willing to spend time at home on reading and writing assignments too.”
-Wendy Dick, March 2010
Isabelle, grade 2. “Isabelle’s teacher is very pleased with her progress at school. Isabelle was having problems remembering basic vowel sounds and consonant sounds in November, and often had situations in front of peers where she couldn’t read a simple word. Now, she can read those words and more!”
-Lesley & Marc Joiner, February 2010
Evan, grade 4. “Evan’s attitude has significantly changed for the better. He is much more willing to read. The greatest change has been in his willingness to write and his understanding of the process involved. Evan has thoroughly enjoyed his 10 weeks at The Reading Foundation. The teachers have been superb, not only in their expertise in teaching him but also in their patience in dealing with Evan’s quirky behaviour and sense of humour. They willingly changed their program to meet his needs.”
-Barbara Beckley & Wayne McRoberts, February 2010
Megan, grade 3. “Megan was enrolled in the comprehension program. Megan’s overall comprehension has improved. She has matured and has changed her friends at school. She no longer tries to be a goof in order to hide her inability to read.”
-Teray, January 2010
Dominic, grade 4. “After completing the reading program in grade 3, Dominic’s attitude and confidence went from an all-time low to a confident child in the classroom. The change was dramatic. In grade 4 we placed Dominic in the math program. The results have been the same. The Reading Foundation delivers. This is an investment in your children that will pay years of dividends. We could not be happier.”
-Jeff & Linda, January 2010
Ben, grade 5. “He seems to be more interested in reading and even asked for a chapter book for Christmas! Ben seems more confident in his learning and his general stress level after school seems lighter, and his mood is better.”
-Michelle Stonehouse & Arno Lukas, December 2009
Megan, grade 3. “She is starting to use the strategies she has learned. Improved confidence in reading, able to verbalize thoughts easier.”
-Alan & Teray Wills, December 2009
Matteo, senior kindergarten. “Matteo loves going to school now! Matteo is now confident in his [printing] abilities and is starting to choose to write on his own! We cannot put into words the gratitude we have for The Reading Foundation. Matteo’s program was such an incredible success!”
-Shaunna Panigutti, December 2009
Mya, grade 3. “She has more confidence and she is sounding out the larger words and not guessing as much. She asks to read to us and her sister more often. She doesn’t fight us when we ask her.”
-Jackie & Jeff Ayotte, December 2009
Eryn, grade 4. “Eryn enjoys the success she has had with the program, she is more confident in her reading.”
-Kerry & Josh Gogal, November 2009
Matthew, grade 6. “Matthew is becoming very confident in his reading. We have noticed his reading has become less choppy. Much more self-confident. He is walking taller.”
-Larry & Teresa Arnfinson, November 2009
Kaitlyn, grade 4. “By the 2nd week she wanted to buy new books that were harder and read through a chapter book in one weekend – which previously was not normal! Kaitlyn’s teacher has recently noted her volunteering to read aloud to the class – she saw this as a very positive sign of progress!”
-Carrie & Mike Kallal, October 2009
Chaisson, grade 4. “We have tried other tutoring services with limited success. The flexibility for each child and true one-on-one will make Chaisson’s life and future more fulfilling.”
-Carol & Ron Elliot, October 2009
Sage, grade 6. “Her confidence in reading has improved.”
-Lisa Tschritter, October 2009
Jeremy, grade 9. “His study habits have improved and outlook towards school is more positive. I feel the results are threefold: 1. Better class mix, 2. Reading Foundation, 3. Success in sports this year.”
-Glen Scott, September 2009
Genevieve, grade 3. “[She] is more confident in her reading. Will read and attempt words in front of others. Will attempt words by sounding them out.”
-Heidi & Garrett, September 2009
Brendan, grade 1. “He has more confidence with his day to day work, also a ‘can-do’ attitude as opposed to the ‘I can’t’ attitude he had before the program started.”
-Mike Guenther & Rachael Kokoszka, September 2009
Kyle, grade 4. “Kyle’s reading has definitely improved. Kyle’s speaking ability has improved considerably with everyone. Kyle has very much enjoyed working with all his teachers. You have an excellent team here at the RF.”
-Doug & Debi Hartle, August 2009
Colten, grade 3. “He is reading out loud to our whole family in the truck. He seems more confident to read any sign or book that he picks up. Thank you.”
-Tanya & Owen, August 2009
Ryker, grade 9. “He seems to read with a better flow. He did over the summer manage to find some books to read and enjoyed reading them.”
-Wendy Freeman-Knight, August 2009
Darian, grade 6. “He is very happy with what he has learned so it has made his self-esteem soar.”
-Amber Davidson, August 2009
Shayla, grade 7. “Shayla enjoys showing off her new skills in reading. She has increased her reading speed and her ability to read new words. This has helped her see herself as a reader. I was worried at the beginning of the program as to how my daughter would feel about spending her summer here involved in reading activities but, she enjoyed working with many of the teachers and learned new skills.”
-Julie & Doug Ramsay, August 2009
Hayden, grade 6. “Hayden seems to have more confidence and skills for math. He has improved two grade levels and will continue with extra help to continue support in math.”
-Melissa Fletcher-Gonzalez, August 2009
Jared, home-schooled. “I found him curled up in his room reading ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’. This is a complete reversal. He has never been interested in books, let alone one without pictures!”
-Monty & Elana Harder, August 2009
Eric, grade 5. “Eric feels more confident at home and is more agreeable when taking on a task. He is reading by himself without prompting.”
-Lesley Joiner, July 2009
Lexi, grade 2. “Self confidence and esteem have sky-rocketed these past 3 weeks. We have noticed a huge difference. She is so proud of herself and feels so good about her progress.”
-Stacie & Michael Cook, July 2009
Regan, grade 3. “She wants to read and makes real efforts with reading.”
