Stretch and Catch® is a results-driven reading center with a proprietary method of teaching reading to all students at all reading levels.  On average, our students move up 1 entire reading level every 5 sessions.

Stretch and Catch® has a proven track record of helping children who are gifted, children with learning disabilities and every level in-between.  Stretch and Catch® uses a developmentally appropriate, hands-on program to teach each child how to read and spell at his/her instructional level.

We specialize in teaching reading at each child's instructional level from preschool - middle school, including students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities.  Before starting, each child is given an Initial Literacy Assessment that will determine his/her instructional reading level.  After the assessment, we create a specific literacy plan for each child.

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Program I: STRETCH & CATCH® Reading Program

‍Grades: Kindergarten - 12th grade

Session length: 30 minutes, 45 minutes or 1hour

Our reading program allows students to work on different reading skills based on their instructional level. Each reading session consists of reading a passage and answering questions related to the passage.

During our reading sessions, students will also work on developmental spelling or vocabulary during the session depending on the instructional level.

PHONICS:

We use a developmentally appropriate, tactile-phonemic program that helps students hear, see, and feel the patterns within words. Through multi-sensory routines, children connect sounds to letters and patterns in a way that sticks.

How it fits a balanced literacy plan

·Integrated with fluency, comprehension,and writing—not a stand-alone workbook.

·Spelling, reading, and writing reinforce each other in every lesson.

What students learn

·To decode unfamiliar words while reading (sound–symbol patterns, syllables, and common spelling rules).

·To encode (spell) unfamiliar words by applying those same patterns and rules.

·To recognize word families, prefixes/suffixes, and morphology as tools for both spelling and meaning.

Why it works

·Multi-sensory practice builds strong brain pathways for memory and transfer.

·Students practice skills in context—the very words they read and the ideas they write—so learning is meaningful and lasting.

The Fastest Way to Achieve Your READING Goals- LEAP WEEK!

Stretch & Catch's® unique LEAP Clinics are specially designed for families looking to get a LEAP on their child's reading, in a short amount of time. LEAP Clinics include four to five consecutive sessions. Each LEAP week will focus on the specific reading and spelling skills your child needs. These clinics are so effective, you will see significant improvement in your child's reading skills in just one week!

Program II: STRETCH & CATCH® Middle School + Program

Grades: 4th - 12th grade

Session length: 45 minutes or 1 hour

Our program is designed as part of a balanced literacy plan for middle & high school students. Each session targets a specific reading mode and reinforces core language skills so students build confidence,stamina, and independence.

Reading focus (rotating by session):

• ELA test formats and strategies
• Fiction and non-fiction passages
• Novel study
• Comparing texts
• Analyzing literature
• Analyzing arguments
• Analyzing informational text
• Understanding and evaluating point of view

Integrated skill building (every session):‍

• Fluency and comprehension
• Vocabulary development
• Spelling, including Greek & Latin roots

How it works:

• Guided practice → independent application
• Cumulative review so skills transfer across genres and tasks

Outcome:
Students learn to read closely, think critically, and communicate clearly—skills that help them feel confident in middle school and high school.

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Program III: STRETCH & CATCH® Preschool Reading Program

Grade: preschool

Session length: 30 minutes

No evaluation needed. Our interactive program is designed for beginning readers to build early literacy skills through play.

How it works

·Children manipulate the screen (tap/drag)to build and read 3-letter (CVC) words.

·When a word is read correctly, a picture is revealed—instant feedback that keeps learning fun.

·Along the way, students are introduced to high-frequency words and decodable books to connect sounds to print.

What your child practices

·Phonemic awareness (hearing and blending sounds)

·Letter–sound relationships (phonics)

·Spelling simple words (encoding) and reading them (decoding)

·Concepts of print and early fluency

·Confidence and motivation

Outcome
Children gain confidence with sounds, letters, and simple words—many are reading and spelling basic words as they head into kindergarten.

*A LEAP Week is recommended for the first week.

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Program IV: STRETCH & CATCH® Reading & Writing Combination ‍

‍Grades: 2-12

Session length: 45 minutes or 1 hour

Our combined program builds readers who can think and write about what they read. In each session, your child will:

·Read at their instructional level(teacher-selected book or excerpt)

·Answer comprehension questions (literal,inferential, and evidence-based)

·Write a short response tied to the text(claim, evidence, explanation)

·Receive quick feedback on grammar and mechanics to strengthen clarity

Outcomes:

Improved fluency and comprehension,stronger text-based writing, and growing confidence with evidence and explanation.

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