Is Reading a Struggle in Your Household?
Hoot Reading can help.
Our online reading tutoring program is trusted by schools and families across North America to help children become confident, proficient readers.
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Meet With Our Team
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Select a Membership
Choose a monthly membership that best supports your child, with lessons 1 to 3 times per week. We’ll help you design a schedule that works for your family and match your child with a qualified teacher.
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Assessment-Informed Instruction
We use reading assessments to determine where to begin instruction and develop personalized lesson plans. We share your child’s results and progress reports so you’re informed every step of the way.
Research-Based and Effective
The Hoot Reading App was incubated on a research project at the Nokia Research Lab with Sesame Workshop (the creators of Sesame Street) and the Joan Ganz Cooney Center, and continued to grow alongside research in education. Studies show that one-on-one, frequent, and consistent reading tutoring is the most effective way for kids to become skillful readers. Our approach to online literacy tutoring is proven to be effective and aligns with a structured literacy approach, informed by a body of research known as the Science of Reading.
Personalized Reading Intervention
Our reading tutoring program is designed to meet your child where they are and provide one-on-one, undivided instruction. We teach the two key areas of reading development: word reading and language comprehension, ensuring your child gains all the foundational knowledge they need to read at grade level.
Qualified Reading Tutors
Research shows that qualified teachers are the most effective reading tutors. That’s why every Hoot Reading teacher has a Bachelor of Education degree or higher and extensive classroom experience in the United States or Canada. We ensure teachers are rigorously screened and background-checked, receive comprehensive training, and are regularly assessed to meet our quality standards.
All Access to Hoot's Digital Library
Reading materials can greatly impact your child’s interest in learning to read. With your membership, you’ll have access to the Hoot Reading Library, with over 1,500 books and reading resources available anytime. Our library prioritizes diversity through characters, storylines, and authors so all children can see themselves represented in their books.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my child the right age for Hoot Reading?
Our programs are designed for children from Kindergarten to Gr. 8. Regardless of age or grade, all lessons start with identifying skill levels so your child gets instruction where they need it.
What do I need for lessons at home?
All lessons take place on our web-based app. Your child will need a laptop, computer, or tablet and a stable internet connection. The device must have a camera, microphone, and speaker. We also recommend headphones to help minimize distractions.
I've purchased a membership. What happens next?
At their first scheduled lesson time, your child will log in to the Hoot Reading App to meet their teacher. The first lesson will focus on the Hoot Reading Assessment to learn more about skill level; this data is then used to design their personalized reading intervention program. Once the assessment is complete, lessons will start with instruction, picking up where the previous lesson left off.
Where can I get help with my lessons?
Hoot Reading has a Live Help Desk (with real humans!) available by email, text, or phone from 8 AM to 8:30 PM (CT) on all weekdays, and 8 AM to 2:30 PM (CT) on weekends. Our reading tutors are also trained to help students with basic troubleshooting solutions.
Why Parents Love Hoot
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