Online Spelling & Dysgraphia Intervention
A Personalized Literacy Plan to Help Spelling Make 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 know exactly what they want to say, but spelling gets in the way.
Some read well and have strong memories, but still can't spell accurately.
Kids Up helps students understand how spelling works through sound, structure and meaning, so their 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."
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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. That way, spelling becomes more predictable and less frustrating.
Kids gain tools they can use for every word they write, not just the words on this week's list.
"The biggest difference to me is how little I have to coach him (aka fight him) on writing a complete sentence any more."
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4th Grade
Wilmington, NC
How Online Spelling Intervention Works
Each session with your Kids Up tutor is personalized to your child's current spelling and writing needs. In 1:1 online lessons, we explicitly teach the links between sounds, letters, meaning and spelling rules using Orton-Gillingham and Structured Literacy methods.
Parents often tell us their children become more willing to write and finally proud to show what they can do!
Inside Your Child's Spelling Plan
Every student's plan is different, but many students with spelling challenges or dysgraphia need targeted work in:
Sound-symbol patterns
Connecting the sounds in words to the letters and patterns that represent them.
Spelling rules
Learning the rules that make English more predictable.
Morphology
Using prefixes, suffixes, roots, and word meaning to spell longer words
Writing confidence
Helping students write longer sentences without avoiding spelling.
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As spelling becomes more predictable, students can use stronger words, write longer sentences, and share their ideas with more confidence.
"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."
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9th Grade
Frequently asked questions
