A reading studio for families

Every child has a reading story. Let’s grow theirs.

Reading grows best when it feels just right for your child.

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

Ms. Ashley
How it works

Three steps to see where your child is and what comes next

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Find out where your child actually is

Not grade level. Reading stage. There's a difference and it changes everything. A reading stage tells you what your child is ready to learn next, not how they measure up.

Find Your Child's Stage
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See exactly what is growing and what needs tending

Five minutes. A few honest questions. You will walk away with a clear picture of your child's strengths and the one skill that needs the most attention right now.

Take the Reading Check
3
Take one clear next step

No overwhelm. No guessing. Just the right next thing for your child, at this stage, right now.

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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
Find your reader's stop

The Reading Trail

Every reader starts somewhere. Find your child's stage and follow the path forward.

Stage 1
Pre-Reader
Sounds, letters, and the very first seeds of reading
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Not reading words yet. Planting the very first seeds.

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Stage 2
Beginning
Sounding out, blending, and building the decoding muscle
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Sounds are turning into words. Blending is beginning to click.

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Stage 3
Read to Learn
Reading with fluency and beginning to read for meaning
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Words are flowing. Reading is becoming something they do for themselves.

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Stage 4
Advanced
Complex texts, deeper thinking, and a lifelong reader emerging
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A strong reader reaching for bigger ideas and richer stories.

About

Hi, I'm Ms. Ashley

Ms. Ashley

I built Read. Play. Atelier. because I kept meeting the same family. A parent who could see their child working hard, who knew something wasn't clicking, and who didn't know where to turn next.

Every tool and resource here is rooted in the Science of Reading and designed to meet your child exactly where they are. Reading grows best when it starts in the right place.