Personalized Tutoring For Your Child Built on a Proven Phonics-Reading Program
Founded in 2013
98% Success Rate
Trusted By Thousands of Families
Whose Children Have Become Confident Readers
Reading In PreSchool offers early literacy support through in-person tutoring and learning products built around The Alexander Reading Method. Families often come to us before a child falls behind. That early start gives children time to build reading skills through a phonics-based approach that supports learners from the earliest stages through second grade and beyond.
Our Curriculum
At Reading In PreSchool, our tutoring focuses on helping your child become a stronger, more confident reader. We meet your child where they are and guide them forward with clear, personalized instruction that keeps them engaged and supported. Our primary curriculum is built around The Alexander Reading Method.
The Alexander Reading Method is a phonics-based curriculum that teaches children letters, sounds, blending, decoding, writing, and other core literacy skills in a way that feels engaging and approachable. Lessons are play-based and designed to help children build strong foundations while developing confidence and a genuine love of learning.
Each child begins with an assessment so we can understand their needs and place them appropriately. While we use The Alexander Reading Method Curriculum as our foundation, our teachers customize lessons to fit each child. If a school has specific goals or requirements, we can adjust instruction to support those needs.
Does This Support What My Child Will Learn At School?
The Alexander Reading Method was developed to bridge the early learning gap, where children are already falling behind starting in 1st grade. Children are not taught in preschool. In Kindergarten, the focus is on memorizing a set amount of sight words, and by 1st grade, students are expected to learn three grade levels of information. Too much information to retain. Our program begins with learning phonemic awareness and letter learning at age 3, CVC words at age 4, blends, digraphs, diphthongs, and sight words expected by 1st grade at age 5.
What does this mean? This means children enter first grade with a strong foundation, fully capable of absorbing and retaining the three grade levels of information taught, and are prepared for second-grade chapter book reading while still in 1st grade. Once a child achieves a solid 2nd-grade reading level, the more challenging grades that follow become much smoother. Instead of waiting to see if children fall behind in 1st grade and negatively affect their confidence, we are doing the opposite. We are helping them develop confidence from an early age, which will benefit them for a lifetime.
What To Expect
For ages 2.5-8: When children begin with us in PreK, following our program and benchmarks leading to 1st and 2nd grade, they benefit from:
A first session assessment to understand your child’s needs
Lessons tailored to each child’s pace and goals
Two to three sessions per week, starting at an early age, to develop confidence
Play-based lessons that make learning enjoyable
Strong phonics instruction in letters, sounds, blending, decoding, and writing
Support for school-based learning goals when needed
Encouragement that helps children build confidence
In-person instruction that keeps young children engaged
Online classes available as a secondary option for families who need flexibility
Ongoing practice that helps children build lasting literacy skills
Confidence that lasts a lifetime
Why Choose Reading In PreSchool
Early Support
Many families come to Reading In PreSchool before their child falls behind. That early start gives children time to build reading and writing skills in a positive, supported environment.
A Joyful, Phonics-Based Approach
We are proud to offer The Alexander Reading Method, a phonics-based curriculum that helps children learn letters, sounds, blending, decoding, writing, and other building blocks of literacy. Because lessons are play-based, children stay active in the learning process while building real skills.
Lessons Built Around Your Child
The first session is an assessment that helps us understand your child’s needs. From there, we shape lessons around their learning style, pace, and goals. If your child’s school has specific expectations, our teachers can adjust instruction to support them.
In-Person Learning Comes First
We place a strong focus on in-person learning because it often helps young children stay more engaged and progress more naturally.
A Strong Foundation With Confidence at the Center
Our goal is to help each child gain confidence through joyful instruction, encouragement, and strong phonics foundations. We want children to feel capable, supported, and ready for the next stage of reading.
Client Reviews:
Our 5yrs & 3yrs old are making great progress and we are looking forward to continuing our lessons for both kids
UES family
March 26th 2026
It has been really wonderful to see our 6yr old progress over the last few weeks!
UES Family
March 26th 2026
Our 4yr old is absolutely thriving and looks forward to every lesson with Ms. Liz. We are just incredibly grateful for Ms. Liz and every lessons she brings such beautiful joy and purpose to her lessons.
Tribeca Family
Feb 26th 2026
Last night I was reading a book to my 4yr old and she pointed at the word have and said "that's a trick word". She loves her reading lessons and its amazing to see her progress.
UWS Family
Nov 25th 2025
Our 5yr old wrote a few notes to send out this weekend and was so proud of himself and excited.
UWS Family
Nov 25th 2025
Our 3yr old looks forward to his weekly lessons with Ms. Lauren - he’s learned so much already in just a few months! We can’t wait to see his progress continue!
UWS Family
Feb 26th 2026
We've absolutely been loving working Ms Katherine, and are very grateful for her thoughtful work and attention with our 4yr old.
Miami Family
March 26th 2026
We are so happy with all the help Ms. Catherine has provided to our 5yr old.
Brooklyn Family
March 26th 2026As Featured In
Frequently Asked Questions
We offer in-person lessons year-round in the following locations:
- New York City, Scarsdale, Rye, Rye Brook, NY, and Greenwich, CT
- Miami and Palm Beach, FL
- Los Angeles, CA
If you are outside these areas, we also provide virtual sessions worldwide. Contact us to learn more or get started.
Yes. We offer summer lessons at our regular locations, including New York City, Scarsdale, Rye, and Rye Brook, NY; Greenwich, CT; Miami and Palm Beach, FL; and Los Angeles, CA. We also offer lessons in the Hamptons during the summer months.
Children in The Alexander Reading Method Program with Reading In PreSchool work toward grade-based benchmarks that build reading, writing, spelling, and confidence over time. These milestones include:
- Nursery: Fine motor skills, letter recognition, letter sounds, and letter writing, if the child is ready.
- PreK Year One: The same goals as Nursery, with added focus on letter writing.
- PreK Year Two: Letter writing skills, Level 1 readers, blending skills, and the first 60 words, including 40 trick or sight words that cannot be sounded out.
- Kindergarten: Progress through Levels 2 and 3 before 1st grade, with spelling and sentence writing for children who are ready.
- 1st Grade: Advance through Levels 4 and 5 while building spelling and writing skills and preparing for chapter books in 2nd grade.
- 2nd Grade: Strengthen fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary through age-appropriate chapter books, while also working on spelling and paragraph writing to prepare for 3rd grade.
The goal is to help children stay 6 to 12 months ahead so they feel confident and ready for more demanding reading in later grades.
We require a minimum of two sessions per week, per student. Lessons can be scheduled for 30-minutes or longer.
Yes. We prebook spots for the full school year, but lessons are billed on a monthly cycle. If you need to pause, there is no extra charge for canceling pre-booked lessons. Just keep in mind that once a spot is released, we cannot guarantee that the same teacher or lesson time will still be available later.
At Reading In PreSchool, our approach uses structured lessons and instructional tools to introduce reading concepts at an early age (beginning as early as 2.5), helping children build skills in a way that feels natural and engaging.
Yes. Our method follows a clear scope and sequence that supports reading development and prepares children for first grade and beyond.
Yes. We use interactive activities and digital tools to reinforce lessons and help children practice both in and outside of sessions.
We focus on building strong phonics skills as we teach children how to connect phonics sounds with letters in a clear, consistent way.
Yes. We use explicit instruction to guide beginning readers step by step as they move toward fluent reading.
Yes. Our approach is supported by foundational research to strengthen letter-sound relationships and help children reach their grade level.