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Summer Is HERE —Let's Continue the Learning June 2026
- iReading TUTOR
- 5 days ago
- 3 min read
Dear iReading Tutor Families,
As summer approaches, many children look forward to a well-deserved break from homework, tests, and busy school schedules. While this time offers opportunities for relaxation and fun, it is also an important time to continue building reading skills—especially for students who are working to close reading gaps.
Research consistently shows that students who struggle with reading require significant amounts of explicit, systematic instruction to make meaningful progress. In fact, studies suggest that students with reading difficulties often need 60–90 hours or more of targeted intervention to remediate skill deficits and accelerate growth.
Many families are surprised to learn that a passing score on Florida's FAST assessment does not necessarily indicate that a student is reading at a fully proficient level. Many students who score at Level 3 on the FAST assessment still benefit from continued support to strengthen foundational reading skills, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
For students who are already reading below grade level, a summer without targeted instruction can make it even more challenging to catch up in the fall.
Summer tutoring provides a unique opportunity because students are often:
Less stressed by daily school demands
Free from homework and classroom assignments
Better able to focus on targeted skill development
Available for consistent intervention sessions
Just imagine the impact of losing two or three months of valuable instructional time for a child who is already working to close a reading gap. Continued practice and instruction can help students maintain their gains and build confidence before the new school year begins.
Contact us today to schedule your summer tutoring sessions! We offer flexible scheduling options to fit your family's summer plans.
Why Summer Tutoring Matters: Three Key Takeaways for Families
1. Summer is a critical time for struggling readers.
Many students, including students with reading difficulties and disabilities, are at a greater risk for losing reading gains. Continuing reading instruction during the summer can help prevent regression and keep students moving forward.
2. Reading gaps do not close on their own.
Research shows that students with reading deficits often need 60–90 hours or more of explicit, systematic instruction to make significant progress. A break from school does not eliminate these needs. Consistent practice and targeted intervention can help students build the skills they need to become more confident readers.
3. Small amounts of summer learning can make a big difference.
Summer tutoring, structured reading practice, and regular exposure to reading/writing/spelling can help students maintain and strengthen their skills. Investing a few hours each week in reading support can help your child return to school ready to learn rather than spending valuable instructional time catching up.
Reminder: Summer should include fun and relaxation, but it can also be an opportunity to build confidence, strengthen reading skills, and prepare for a successful start to the new school year.
iReading Tutor Programs-Secure Your Summer Spot Now!
How iReading Tutor Can Help
At iReading Tutor, we provide:
Explicit, systematic reading instruction
Evidence-based intervention strategies
Individualized lessons based on student needs
Support in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension
Flexible summer scheduling options
Summer is the perfect time to invest in your child's reading growth and prevent learning loss before the next school year begins.
Let's keep the momentum going!
Contact iReading Tutor today to schedule your summer tutoring sessions and give your child the opportunity to strengthen their reading skills, build confidence, and start the next school year ready to succeed.
We look forward to supporting your child's reading journey this summer!
iReading Tutor
Helping students become confident, successful readers one lesson at a time. See our fees below and contact us today!
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