Spelling Tutoring
Dysgraphia Tutoring
Evidence-based tutoring that helps spelling makes sense.
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Spelling Progress Starts Here
"Her spelling is atrocious!"
"He'll only write short sentences with short words."
Many bright, creative kids struggle to get their thoughts on paper.
If spelling's the problem, we can help.
Many of the kids we work with read well and have strong memories but still can't spell accurately.
With the right instruction, your child or teen's writing can finally reflect their knowledge and creativity.


1-on-1 live, online spelling instruction
Science of Reading & Orton-Gillingham
Most students graduate in 4-9 months
"It's great to really see his growing confidence and less anxiety around his spelling!
Thanks for all your ongoing, creative efforts to make spelling fun for him."
6th Grade
Chevy Chase, MD
How the Kids Up Reading Tutors Program Teaches Kids to Understand Spelling
We teach spelling through sound, structure, and meaning—not memorization. Using Orton-Gillingham and the Science of Reading students learn phonics patterns, morphology and spelling rules. This makes spelling predictable instead of frustrating.
Kids gain skills they can use for every word they write—not just the ones on their list.
"The biggest difference to me is how little I have to coach him (aka fight him) on writing a complete sentence any more."
4th Grade
Wilmington, NC


What to Expect in a Spelling/ Dysgraphia Tutoring Session
Each session with your Kids Up tutor is personalized to your child's current spelling and writing skills. Using Orton-Gillingham and Structured Literacy methods, we explicitly teach the links between sounds, letters, meaning and spelling rules with multisensory instruction.
Parents tell us their children become more willing to write—and finally proud to show what they can do!
"We have appreciated the detailed updates you have provided, your incredible patience, flexibility, and enthusiastic positivity. I know [he] has really enjoyed working with you and we are grateful for his progress, especially in spelling."
9th Grade
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