There’s a reason so many schools and tutors are shifting how they teach reading.
It’s called the Science of Reading—a growing body of research that shows exactly how children learn to read. And it’s changing everything.
If you’ve heard the phrase tossed around but aren’t sure what it really means (or how it affects your child), you’re not alone. As reading tutors, we’ve had parents say, “I wish someone had explained this sooner.”
Let’s break it down in simple terms.
🔬 What Is the Science of Reading?
The Science of Reading is not a program or trend. It’s decades of research from fields like cognitive science, neuroscience, and education that tell us how the brain learns to read.
It shows that learning to read isn’t natural—our brains weren’t wired for it. Kids must be explicitly taught how to connect letters and sounds, decode words, and make meaning from text.
💡 This science tells us what works—and what doesn’t—for building strong, lifelong readers.
📚 What Does It Look Like in Practice?
The Science of Reading supports structured literacy—a systematic, step-by-step approach to teaching reading. At Fox Tutoring Academy, this means:
- Phonemic awareness: Hearing and playing with sounds in words
- Phonics: Learning how letters match sounds
- Fluency: Reading with speed, accuracy, and expression
- Vocabulary: Understanding and using new words
- Comprehension: Making meaning from what’s read
These five areas are at the core of every lesson we teach.
🚫 Why Some Kids Struggle (and It’s Not Their Fault)
Many kids fall behind in reading because they’ve never been taught using methods backed by science. Programs that skip phonics or focus only on guessing strategies can leave major gaps.
If your child:
- Guesses at words using pictures
- Can’t sound out unfamiliar words
- Reads fluently but doesn’t understand what they read
…they might be missing one or more foundational skills.
✅ How We Use the Science of Reading at Fox Tutoring Academy
We don’t just “tutor”—we build a foundation using the research-backed strategies every child deserves.
- Every session is explicit, sequential, and interactive
- We build on what your child already knows—and fill in the gaps
- Our goal is progress that sticks, not just practice that passes time
And most of all, we do it with kindness and encouragement—because kids learn best when they feel supported.
🧠 Why It Matters for Your Child’s Future
Reading is the gateway to all learning. When kids struggle with reading, it impacts every subject—and their confidence, too.
The Science of Reading helps us change that story.
With the right instruction, even the most reluctant readers can thrive.
🦊 Final Thoughts from Fox Tutoring Academy
If you’re ready to move beyond guesswork and give your child the support backed by science, we’re here to help.
At Fox Tutoring Academy, we proudly follow the Science of Reading to deliver tutoring that’s proven to work—because every child deserves to become a confident, joyful reader.
👉 Let’s talk about what your child needs.
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