The answer is that Read-A-Rific is not a traditional reading program. It is a brain training program that changes the way students learn for the rest of their lives.
Most reading comprehension programs have students read information and answer questions. They may teach strategies, provide worksheets, and offer practice passages. While these approaches can be helpful, they often don't address the root problem many struggling readers face.
The real issue is that many students are reading words but not creating meaningful mental images of what they read. This is called visualization. Most people are not aware of visualization and that it is a foundational skill for academic learning. As a result, we market this program as a reading comprehension program when it is actually SO MUCH MORE.
When students cannot visualize information, they often struggle to:
Understand what they are reading
Remember what they just read
Follow multi-step directions
Retain information for tests
Feel confident as learners
Visualization is a learning skill that helps students create mental pictures as they read and listen. These mental images give information meaning, making it easier to understand, remember, and use.
I tell students they can be unstoppable when they learn this skill. If students can understand and remember what they read and learn, what can they NOT do? This skill helps students improve in school, work and relationships.
Strong visualization skills are extremely important for overall learning. They are vital. They are essential. They are beyond necessary. I have seen many students' lives changed during my career when they learned this valuable skill.
This is why many parents tell us they notice improvements not only in reading comprehension, but also in confidence, memory, spelling, listening skills, and overall academic areas - because this skill affects all areas of learning.
You are investing in:
60 structured lessons
A step-by-step visualization training system
Skills that can transfer across multiple subjects
A learning approach students can use long after the program is completed
The opportunity to change how your child processes and remembers information
Many families spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on tutoring, educational apps, and programs that focus on practicing skills without addressing how a child learns.
Read-A-Rific takes a different approach.
Rather than teaching students to work harder, it teaches them how to learn much more effectively.
Success depends on factors such as participation, consistency, and individual learning needs. Those that are consistent with the program tend to see VERY positive results.
The real question is:
What could change if your student learned how to truly understand and remember what they read and learn AND have more confidence and self-esteem?
To your child's success,
Warmly,
Janel Nansenn, M.A.
Founder/Developer Read-A-Rific