The adventure starts here.

Every child has a reading story. Let’s go find it.

Learning to read is one of the great adventures of childhood. The path is well-mapped, the skills are knowable, and every child who works through them comes out the other side a reader. That is not a hope. That is the science.

Take the Free Reading Check Find Your Child's Stage

Rooted in the Science of Reading. Grown with care. One reader at a time.

The Reading World Map Explore the Reading World
Four reading stages: Pre-Readers, Emerging Readers, Reading to Learn, Advanced Readers — illustrated as a seed, sprout, plant, and full tree

Not sure which stage fits? Take the free Reading Check and we will point you in the right direction.

Ok, brain. I’m ready to learn.

Start with the Free Reading Check

Not sure where your child is? The Free Reading Check helps you see where reading is getting stuck and what to tend to next.

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Take the Free Reading Check

Five minutes. Clear answers. No guessing.

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See your child’s reading stage

Not by grade level. By what their brain is ready for right now.

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Choose the right next support

Free tools, the Reading Library, or a session with Ms. Ashley.

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Keep growing

Guided lessons and tools your family can use at home. At your child's pace.

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Luna's Reading Tools

Use the right tool when you need it. Hover over one to find out where it lives on the map.

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Learning to read tools.

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Phonemic Awareness
Sound Spotter
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Phonics and Decoding
Word Decoder
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High-Frequency Words
Sight Word Spotter
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More tools inside the Library
Syllable Scout, Spelling Strategist, Fluency Coach, Meaning Maker, and Brain Builder are all waiting for your reader inside the Learning Library.
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Every child has a reading story.

Find the right next step for yours.

You can't rush a garden. But you can give it exactly what it needs to grow. Start where your child is right now.

Summer 2026

Grades 5 to 8

Help them become a student, not just a reader.

Small-group Zoom program. Organization, time management, and the skills that make learning stick. June 3 to July 29.

$297

Ms. Ashley

One on one

Work directly with Ms. Ashley.

Personalized reading coaching. Zoom or in person in New Orleans. Accuracy first. Fluency next.

$50 · 30 min

$75 · 45 min

$100 · 60 min

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Meet your child exactly where they are.

Why families come back

Ms. Ashley working with a student on reading skills

Read. Play. Atelier. was created by Ashley Testerman, M.Ed. I am a reading specialist with 19 years of real students. I help families figure out where reading is getting stuck and what to do next.

When it feels hard, it means the brain is working. Every tool here is built on that belief. Rooted in the Science of Reading. Grown with care. One reader at a time.

M.Ed. Reading Specialist 19+ years in education Science of Reading aligned Parent-friendly support
What families say

Real families. Real results.

Ashley was pivotal in ensuring my daughter’s academic success. She has the ability to make learning fun and keep the student engaged. She is creative and passionate about learning, which is infectious. We appreciated her personalized approach and her attention to detail when it came to focusing on areas that needed work. She is truly a gifted educator and we are so grateful.

Jill F.
Parent, New Orleans

Ms. Ashley’s thoughtful approach has really helped my son. She really understands his learning needs and adapts to what works best for him. He looks forward to spending time with her.

Eva S.
Parent

Max loves his sessions with Ms. Ashley. He always feels so confident after he meets with her and his reading and comprehension skills continue to develop and grow!

Tammy H.
Parent
19+
Years of experience
M.Ed.
Graduate trained specialist
SOR
Science of Reading aligned
Ok, brain. I’m ready to learn.

Every child has a reading story. Let’s find yours.

The Free Reading Check takes five minutes. You will know exactly where your child is and what their brain is ready to learn next.

Take the Free Reading Check