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Beginning Readers (Grades 1-2)

Summer school students enjoy a pool break.

Our Beginning Readers (BR) program is for bright children entering 1st or 2nd grade who struggle with pre-reading and language skills. They may have been formally diagnosed with a specific learning disability (SLD) or a language-based learning difference (LBLD) such as dyslexia; or identified as "at risk" in an early literacy screening.

In the morning, Orton-Gillingham trained educators lead small classes of highly tailored academic instruction for our early learners. In the afternoon, children enjoy some fun summer activities.

Hours

Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Location

Carroll School
1841 Trapelo Road
Waltham, MA

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Typical Day in Summer Grades 1-2

Students working with Orton-Gillingham tutor during summer school.

Orton-Gillingham Focus Area

Working in small groups with a trained Orton-Gillingham educator, children work on phonemic awareness, decoding (reading), and encoding (spelling) skills.

Oral Language Class

Children are thoughtfully grouped into small classes with an educator and teaching assistant to strengthen oral, memory, and comprehension skills.

Teacher teaching oral language skills during summer school.
Student practicing math skills at summer school.

Math Class

Using a multi-sensory approach, teachers use math games and activities to review and develop strong foundational math skills.

Activity Class

Each day includes a class that enhances the dyslexic strengths of children, such as science, art, or gym games.

Fun camp activities during summer school.
1st and 2nd graders enjoying water play at summer school.

Summer Fun Activities

Children enjoy afternoons filled with on-campus summer fun - including games, arts & crafts, water play, and more.


Our son is not just enjoying Summer at Carroll, he loves it. He's asking if he can go next year too. Thank you so much for everything.Summer@Carroll Parent

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