The Confident Reader & Writer Program · Discovery call
Getting ready for your call
Dr. Jenn's short video, what we'll cover, and answers to common questions.
Start here
Dr. Jenn explains how the program works and what it costs, so our call can be all about your child. Stay to the very end. There's a little something there for you.
If your child needs reading support, watch this
Under 4 minutes, and it works on your phone
If your child needs writing support, watch this
About 5 minutes, and it works on your phone
Not sure which? Watch both.
What you'll leave the call with
- A clear picture of where reading or writing is breaking down for your child, and what's already working.
- Ideas you can start at home that same week. Small, specific, and picked for your child.
- A straight answer on whether 1:1 lessons would help, and if so, whether Dr. Jenn or a Bright Spiral specialist is the better fit.
Not sure where your child gets stuck?
Many parents already know. If you don't, this 5-minute check can help, and whatever you notice gives us plenty to talk about. It's completely optional.
For reading
- Ask your child to read a page aloud from a book they picked themselves.
- When they reach a word they don't know, do they guess from the first letter or the picture, sound it out, or skip it?
- When they finish, ask "What happened on that page?" Can they tell you in their own words?
- Notice how they feel. Relaxed, rushing, or looking for a way out?
For writing
- Ask your child to write three sentences about something they love.
- Watch how they start. Do they dive in, or stare at the page?
- Notice what stops them. Does spelling interrupt the idea? Do the sentences come out in order?
- Then ask them to tell you the same thing out loud. Is the spoken version richer than the written one?
If it turns into tears or a battle, stop there. That tells us something too.
Good to know
- Length
- 20 minutes
- Where
- The video link in your calendar invite
- With
- James, from Dr. Jenn's team
- Cost
- Free
FAQ
Does my child need to join the call?
No. This call is just for you. Your partner is very welcome to join, though, especially if you decide together.
Is this a sales call?
It's a call to find out whether we're the right fit for your child. If we are, James will explain how to get started. If we're not, he'll tell you, and you'll still leave with ideas to try at home.
How do the lessons work?
12 weeks of 1:1 lessons on Zoom, twice a week, 30 minutes each. Every family starts with the Starting Check, so we know exactly where your child needs to begin.
Who would teach my child?
You can work with Dr. Jenn directly, or with a Bright Spiral specialist who follows the plan Dr. Jenn builds. Either way, the plan comes from her. Not sure which? That's what the call is for.
What does it cost?
With Dr. Jenn: €3,600 for 12 weeks, or 3 monthly payments of €1,300
With a Bright Spiral specialist: €3,000 for 12 weeks, or 3 monthly payments of €1,100
When would lessons start?
We set lesson times together once you've enrolled, around your family's week and your time zone.
What if I need to change the time?
Use the link in your calendar invite, or just reply to James's email or message.
Talk soon, Dr. Jenn & James