Wilson Reading System

Steps 2 Reading, LLC uses the research-validated Wilson Reading System.   Wilson programs integrate instruction in:

Phonics  Phonemic Awareness  Vocabulary  Fluency   Comprehension

 

In addition, all instruction is:

Explicit & Interactive

All concepts are taught in a clear, precise manner.  Students actively participate in all learning, engaging their senses to boost learning and maintain focus.  Heidi Hildebrandt, Owner and Tutor at Steps 2 Reading, LLC, provides immediate feedback to students during the lesson, praising achievements and gently guiding students to make corrections.

Multi-sensory

During lessons, students simultaneously use all learning pathways in the brain (visual, auditory, kinesthetic-tactile) in order to enhance learning and memory.  Students manipulate sound, syllable, and suffix cards and magnetic letter tiles to learn and practice concepts.

Systematic & Cumulative

Students learn English language concepts in a logical order.  They experience success and are motivated to learn more.  The concepts in each unit build upon previously taught skills.  Also, each lesson progresses through a sequence of short activities to practice and reinforce understanding.

Repetitious

Students spend part of each lesson reviewing previous concepts.  Also, acquiring new skills requires students to compare and contrast new information with previously learned concepts.

About Heidi

Heidi Hildebrandt, Owner and Tutor at Steps 2 Reading, LLC, is committed to helping students achieve their reading potential. She assists children and adults in developing reading and spelling skills and in increasing their self-confidence.