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Planting the seeds for early literacy

Prepare your child for school success with JumpStart Literacy. Our in-person summer tutoring program is led by an expert educator with 42+ years of experience in reading development and pedagogical excellence.

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Nurturing Young Minds Through Literacy

Our structured summer modules are designed to build a strong foundation, ensuring every child enters the classroom with confidence and joy.

How We Teach:

Children learn through proven developmentally appropriate literacy programs including:

Learn how this multisensory program builds handwriting skills through play and hands-on discovery techniques.

Handwriting Without Tears
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Discover how fun songs and actions help children master letter sounds and phonemic awareness intuitively.

Jolly Jingles
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Explore how engaging stories bring the alphabet to life while building vocabulary and a lifelong love of books.

Alpha Tales Books
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Summer Literacy Packages

Invest in your child's confidence with structured, research-based programs tailored to their specific learning stage.

Foundational Phonics

Perfect for early learners building their first blocks of reading through play and phonemic awareness.

$450

The Comprehensive Reader

Our flagship 8-week intensive program focusing on fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary development for school-age children.

$850

Kindergarten JumpStart

A high-energy, focused package designed to prepare children for their very first day of school with confidence and verbal skills.

$620

Bespoke Tutoring

Hourly sessions tailored to bridge specific learning gaps or provide extra support where needed most.

$85/hr

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Meet the Teacher

Shannon Berardi

I have dedicated more than 42 years to working with young children and helping them build strong foundations in Literacy. I currently work as a Kindergarten Early Childhood Educator with the school board, a position I have held for the past 12 years. Earlier in my career, I served as a Literacy Specialist in both Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk counties, supporting educators and students in developing effective reading skills. I hold a degree, and diploma in Early Childhood Education and have spent my career working with children from age three and up. I founded Jumpstart Literacy so children develop the strong base they need for future reading success. It is also for children who may have missed some of these foundational skills and need extra support to catch up and gain confidence.

Start Your Child's Literacy Journey

Ready to build a strong reading foundation? Connect with JumpStart Literacy to discuss how our 42 years of expertise can boost your child's school readiness and reading confidence this summer.

Email Us

hello@jumpstartliteracy.com

Program Location

In-Person Tutoring serving the Greater Community
Summer 2026 Enrollment Now Open

42 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE *** SUMMER 2024 ENROLLMENT OPEN

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