Supporting children academically

Early Literacy

Early literacy consists of four components—reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The acquisition of these skills is critical for young students’ early reading development, comprehension skills, and academic proficiency. These skills enable young children to become successful learners in kindergarten and beyond.

Reading

Reading provides the foundation for all curricula throughout school and is necessary for academic success in all subject areas. For students needing further support and skill development in their reading abilities, Dr. Cappelloni provides individual reading instruction to students of all ages and abilities. Intervention is designed to build confidence and proficiency, whether students are learning to read or reading to learn. Through systematic, instructional methods grounded in scientifically based reading research, Dr. Cappelloni works with students in the areas of:

• Alphabetic knowledge

• Phonological and phonemic awareness

• Concepts of print

• Reading strategies

• Vocabulary development and word knowledge

• Fluency

• Reading comprehension

• Listening and oral comprehension skills

• Critical thinking skills

Writing

Children become strong writers when they are motivated to write and have something important to say! Developing writing skills includes word work; spelling, grammar, and punctuation; formulating, articulating, and organizing ideas; adding voice, details, and feelings; and personal style. Writing development is a critical skill that often needs to be nurtured and supported from elementary school through high school. 

Dr. Cappelloni, a published author of four books, coaches students in kindergarten through eighth grade in writing through the Writer’s Workshop model. She loves encouraging and motivating students to draw out their ideas, helping them form unique and polished written pieces.

Math

While there are many methods of math instruction, students ultimately need to understand math conceptually before they can complete math problems systematically and procedurally. Frequently students need math instruction delivered and explained in a different style and pace than is taught in the classroom. From understanding mathematical concepts to gaining proficiency in common core math standards, Dr. Cappelloni works with students from preschool through fifth grade in their math development through the use of hands-on math materials and making math meaningful, relevant, and fun.