Making a Complex Literacy Journey Clearer
Helping parents understand their child's reading and spelling needs, learn how to support their progress, and feel confident about what to do next.
Extensive experience with dyslexia and learning differences. No diagnosis required.
Created by a Certified Orton-Gillingham Practitioner • Structured Literacy Specialist • Parent
Vancouver-based online literacy support for families, with flexible scheduling across time zones.
When Reading and Spelling Feel Harder Than They Should
Many children work hard yet continue to struggle with reading and spelling. For some, this is associated with dyslexia or other learning differences. For others, the reason is less clear.
Parents are often surrounded by information and advice, but are still unsure what their child needs or what to do next.
Supporting a child with reading and spelling difficulties can be confusing and time-consuming. Knowing where to focus isn't always easy.
Ripple Tree Learning brings together specialized expertise, practical experience, and a parent's perspective to simplify the journey — helping families understand what matters, focus their efforts, and make the most of the time they have.
Start with Understanding: Reading & Spelling Assessment
Every family's journey begins with a comprehensive literacy assessment.
The assessment provides clarity about your child's strengths, learning needs, and meaningful next steps.
You'll leave understanding:
✔ What your child already knows
✔ Where they need more support
✔ What to focus on next
Building Parents' Capacity to Support Reading and Spelling
A six-week guided program that teaches parents how to plan, deliver and monitor effective literacy practice at home.
An alternative to regular tutoring for some families.
Individualized, evidence-informed instruction that builds reading and spelling skills through explicit, systematic teaching.
Regular sessions and ongoing progress monitoring help ensure instruction responds to each child's learning needs.
Featured in BC Parent Newsmagazine
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Still Have Questions?
I’d be happy to learn about your child, answer your questions, and help you decide on the next step for your family.
