Summer is a time for fun, family vacations, pool days, and a much-needed break from the school routine. But for many children, summer can also bring something educators call the “summer slide” the loss of important academic skills during the months away from school.
For children who struggle with reading, language, or literacy confidence, those gaps can grow even wider over the summer months.
That’s why Progressive Pediatric Therapy created our Summer Private Reading Intensive — a personalized, one-to-one literacy experience designed to help children strengthen foundational reading skills while building confidence and momentum before the new
school year begins.
Using the trusted
Lively Letters® approach, our summer program combines evidence-based literacy instruction with engaging, multisensory learning strategies that help children stay motivated and successful.
The “summer slide” refers to the decline in academic skills that can happen when children are out of school for extended periods of time.
Research shows that many students can lose significant progress in reading and literacy skills over summer break, especially children who already struggle with reading, phonemic awareness, or language-based learning challenges.
Children may return to school needing extra support with:
The good news? Consistent, engaging literacy support over the summer can make a major difference.
Lively Letters® is a research-based, multisensory reading program that helps children connect sounds to letters through stories, visuals, movement, and memorable learning strategies.
Instead of relying on rote memorization, Lively Letters makes literacy learning interactive and engaging, helping children better retain and apply reading skills.
The program supports:
Lively Letters is especially helpful for:
While ideal for children in PreK through 2nd grade, older children who struggle with reading may also benefit.
Lively Letters combines visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles to help children better understand and retain literacy concepts.This approach is particularly beneficial for children who learn best through movement, visuals, and hands-on engagement.
The program uses memorable characters, storytelling, and interactive activities that make reading instruction feel fun instead of frustrating. As children experience success, confidence often grows alongside their reading skills.
Every child learns differently. That’s why our Summer Private Reading Intensive is offered in a one-to-one format, allowing instruction to be tailored to each child’s strengths, needs, and learning style.
Our Summer Private Reading Intensive is designed for families seeking more than traditional tutoring.
This boutique literacy experience provides individualized instruction in a supportive, results-focused environment led by an experienced reading specialist.
Families often choose this program for:
Your child’s sessions are personally led by Lori, a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with approximately 30 years of experience helping children build communication, reading, and written language skills.
Lori has worked in:
She is trained in the Lively Letters® program and has extensive experience supporting children with:
Families value the confidence that comes from working directly with a seasoned clinician who understands how children learn and how to create meaningful progress.
Each child receives individualized instruction based on their goals and current skill level.
A focused summer boost designed to strengthen foundational literacy skills.
Ideal for families seeking stronger consistency and measurable growth.
Our highest level of support for families wanting maximum momentum before the school year begins.
Typical results may include gains of approximately
1.5 to 3 grade levels within 6–8 weeks, depending on attendance, participation, and individual learning needs.
This program may be a great fit for children who:
At Progressive Pediatric Therapy, we believe learning should feel encouraging, engaging, and successful. Our boutique educational approach combines:
We focus on helping children not only improve literacy skills but also develop confidence and a positive relationship with learning.
Summer can be more than just a break from school, it can also be an opportunity for meaningful growth. Our Summer Private Reading Intensive helps children strengthen literacy foundations, improve confidence, and return to school better prepared for success.
📍 Serving families in Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and surrounding communities.
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