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Reading. It’s key to your child’s future.
EarlyBird predicts if children will have reading challenges – even before they learn how to read
EarlyBird was developed and scientifically validated at Boston Children’s Hospital in partnership with faculty at the Florida Center for Reading Research
Parents - trust your instincts and verify them with data
1 in 2
chance your child has dyslexia if a family member has dyslexia
1st grade
poor readers, without extra help, are still poor readers at the end of elementary school
Age 4
is when we can begin to identify reading challenges
The risk of waiting is too high – and reading challenges are preventable!
Research has proven that addressing reading problems early prevents them from happening later.
- Risk of reading challenges can be identified in pre-readers
- With early and effective instruction, over 90% of children will become readers
- ½ hour of instruction in Kindergarten is equivalent to 2 hours in 4th grade
Baker, L 2021, Hall, S. 2009
EarlyBird. Affirmation for parents. Fun for kids
Engaging, interactive game for kids
Kids across the nation agree – this game is fun! Unlike traditional reading assessments, EarlyBird is a game, featuring everyone’s friend Pip.
An easy-to-understand action plan
A report that provides a full picture of your child’s strengths and weaknesses, with recommendations and support to make taking the next step easy.
Reading instruction - targeted to just what your child needs
Structured, personalized 1-on-1 instruction that is fun for children, while building those critical reading skills.
How EarlyBird Works
Families Timeline
Speak with a Literacy Specialist
Schedule same-day meetings with an expert to better understand your child’s reading needs and to obtain advice on any concerns or questions. Once you are ready, you can easily purchase the game and schedule your child’s follow-up assessment.
Play a game
Your child will play a game with Pip and their friends in the comfort of your home. The game incorporates both voice and point-and-click activities, and requires no reading.
Receive a comprehensive report
Meet with the Literacy Specialist to review your child’s scores and a detailed report. Receive next step action items tailored to your child’s reading profile, including risk indicators for dyslexia.
Personalized tutoring program
Pip School provides 1:1 virtual reading instruction designed for your child. Parents receive in-depth support to help their child succeed in reading.
REVIEWS
Parents like me really need to know where their kids are on reading skills and building blocks given COVID-19 disruption and learning gaps. EarlyBird did just that.
—Kindergarten parent
I’m so in love with the program and the results we are seeing already. It’s amazing! I love it and I’m so happy I found you guys.
—First grade mom
I had nobody to compare my child to. And I’m not an educator so it’s extremely overwhelming to do your own research. I don’t know what’s reliable. Thank you EarlyBird for helping me understand what reasonable expectations are for my child.
—Kindergarten mom
My child just loves EarlyBird. She is so engaged and loves the little rewards they get after each game.
—Second grade mom