FAQ
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What is Little Readers Big Leaders?
Little Readers Big Leaders is an online tutoring platform dedicated to empowering children through literacy. We offer specially designed reading courses and personalized learning experiences to help children develop essential language skills, foster a love for reading, and become confident learners.
What age group is Little Readers Big Leaders suitable for?
Our reading courses cater to children between the ages of 4 and 12 years old. We have tailored programs to meet the unique needs of different age groups, ensuring age-appropriate content and engagement.
How does online tutoring work?
Our online tutoring sessions are conducted via a secure and user-friendly virtual classroom. Students and tutors interact through video conferencing, allowing for real-time communication, shared learning materials, and interactive activities.
Who are the tutors at Little Readers Big Leaders?
Our tutors are qualified educators with expertise in teaching reading and language skills. They are carefully selected based on their qualifications, teaching experience, and passion for nurturing young minds. Our tutors are dedicated to providing personalized attention to each child, ensuring a supportive and engaging learning environment.
How does Little Readers Big Leaders ensure the safety of online sessions?
At Little Readers Big Leaders, we prioritize the safety and security of our students. Our online platform uses the latest encryption and privacy measures to ensure a safe virtual learning space. All tutors undergo thorough background checks, and sessions are conducted in compliance with strict safety guidelines.
What makes Little Readers Big Leaders different from other tutoring platforms?
Little Readers Big Leaders goes beyond merely teaching reading skills. Our focus is on nurturing a love for reading, fostering critical thinking, and instilling essential values in our students. We are committed to providing a holistic learning experience that empowers children to become leaders in their academics and in life.
How will online reading lessons be conducted?
Online reading lessons are typically conducted through a virtual and interactive classroom platform. The instructor will share materials and use various teaching techniques to engage the student in reading activities. Details on how to download and use this platform is shared through the enrolment process.
What materials or resources will be provided for online reading lessons?
The instructor will provide the necessary homework/materials based on the students output and difficulties during class.
What is the expected duration of each online reading lesson?
The duration of an online reading session is 40 minutes.
How often should online reading lessons be scheduled?
The frequency of online reading lessons largely depends on the student's availability and learning needs. Typically, lessons are scheduled at a minimum of twice a week.
What qualifications or experience does the online reading instructor have?
Online reading instructors often have a background in education, specialized training in reading instruction, and experience working with students in various reading levels. All instructors at Little Readers Big Leaders have undergone intense training according to our methodology and how to navigate the online space.
Can online reading lessons help with specific reading difficulties or challenges?
Yes, online reading lessons can be tailored to address specific reading difficulties or challenges. Instructors use research-based strategies and interventions to support students with decoding, fluency, comprehension, or other reading difficulties.
Does my child require any prior reading instruction?
No prior reading instruction is required as this course provides comprehensive instruction in foundational reading skills.
What does this course cover?
This course emphasizes the development of key areas crucial to achieving successful literacy, including phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension.
How will progress be measured and assessed during online reading lessons?
Online reading instructors use various assessment methods such as reading comprehension quizzes, fluency and decoding checks, to track the student's progress. A progress summary is communicated at the end of every level. However, if there are any areas of concern this is communicated immediately with parents or guardians in order to set goals and modify approaches to better align with the students needs and learning style.
How long does this course take?
The course typically takes a year. However, we work according to the pace of the student. Some may finish it earlier or take longer to do so.
How old does my child have to be to start lessons?
We accept kids from 4 years old or until computer literate.
What do I need to prepare before class?
1) Be in well-lit and quiet area and seated at a table.
2) Ensure you have an alternate power supply during times of power outages.
3) check that all your equipment is charged and ready to be used (laptop, headphones, mobile devices and extra lighting etc).
4) Ensure all homework is completed before the lesson.
How long in advance should I login to class?
Atleast 20 minutes in advance in order to make sure your equipment is functional and you have enough time to communicate any issues to our team.
How to qualify for a discount on your enrollment?
To qualify for a discount on your enrollment, kindly input the student number, which you can obtain from the referring parent, when you're asked to enter a referral code during the student enrollment process.
Talamo - Grade 1
2020 was a very difficult year, Talamo started Grade R in January 2020 and in March 2020 the country was on lockdown due to Covid-19. Schools closed and Talamo returned in September 2020 part time to prepare for graduations so that he can start grade 1 in 2021.
When he returned to creche in September 2020, I received several letters from creche that Talamo was unable to write his name, surname and numbers from 1 to 10. I then started teaching him and it was difficult, our lessons didn’t end well because I use to shout at him each time he failed the spelling. He couldn’t speak English well....
Karabo - Grade 2
Karabo is a shy little girl in nature but since attending the LRBL program, she’s become more confident. We no longer spend a lot of time on school projects such as prepared reading and prepared speeches because she’s now more aware of her words and pronunciation and therefore able to read independently.
She now performs better at school in all her subjects especially mathematics because her dissection abilities have significantly improved.
Emily - Grade 2
LRBL is absolutely wonderful with Emily and she looks forward to her lessons so much. LRBL has also sparked a joy for reading in her and we are so grateful. Emily has achieved an academic award for the most improved reader and I am so thankful to LRBL for the remarkable progress she has made.
She absolutely loves her online classes and we can see her flourishing, we would not be where we are with her reading without the help of LRBL. Forever grateful!
Ethan - Grade 0
Ethan is now 5 and thoroughly enjoys his reading classes. He looks forward to his lessons at LRBL.
When Ethan started, he did not know any of his alphabets nor did he know how to read, and to see his progress now after being at LRBL for only 5 months, I am amazed! He is able to recognize the different alphabets, big and small letters, as well as read full sentences. The time and effort put in by LRBL is awesome because it shows the passion they have to help kids from a younger age...
Hlomani - Grade 1
When I enrolled Hlomani with Little Readers Big Leaders, I was going through a tough time, at the time Hlomani had failed first and second term whilst on the other hand, he was attending extra lessons with further referral for an assessment with another learning center.
Receiving reports that my son was not mature enough for Grade 1, he was operating at Pre School level, his thinking ability was that of a 5year, 8 months old, killed me inside. Little did I know that LRBL would have a positive impact on my son’s academics. I remember exchanging letters with his Grade 1 teacher whilst he was a few weeks at LRBL, I saw tremendous changes in his school work not to mention the improvement on his reading ability and how he always looked forward to his online class.