Reading Bees helps children aged 3 to 9 learn to read, spell and write with confidence. Here is how our approach works and why children make progress.
We start with where your child is
Every primary student begins with a short, 20-minute screening that shows which reading and spelling skills they already have. Younger children start in the program that matches their age and stage: PreKinder for 3 and 4 year olds and Kinder for 4 and 5 year olds. From there, children are grouped by the skills they hold, not just their age or school year.
We teach reading explicitly
Our classes use an evidence-based synthetic phonics approach. Children learn letter sounds, how to blend them into words and how to break words apart for spelling, in a clear, step-by-step sequence. Each lesson builds on the last, so nothing is left to guesswork.
We keep groups small
Classes have 5 to 12 children, so every child gets attention, encouragement and lots of practice reading aloud. Our educators can see quickly when something hasn’t clicked and adjust straight away.
We make it fun
Songs, games, silly sentences and hands-on activities keep young learners engaged. Children are having so much fun that they often don’t realise how much they are learning — and they look forward to coming back each week.
We fit around family life
Classes run once a week during school terms at eight studios across Melbourne, with morning, after-school and Saturday sessions. The Reading Bees app makes it easy to book classes, record absences and arrange make-up lessons.
Get started
Try your first PreKinder or Kinder class for free, or book a primary reading screening. Find your nearest studio.
