learn to read!
learn to read!
learn to read!

Reading Skills Program
For 4-Year-Olds & Entering Kindergartners
In this fun and effective program, your child will learn how to read. The program will also inspire your child to love books and reading.

The Right Skills
Beginning Phonics
Sight Words
Begin to Read
Love of Reading

The Right Books

The Right Experience

The Right Results

Reading Skills Program
For 4-Year-Olds & Entering Kindergartners
In this fun and effective program, your child will learn how to read. The program will also inspire your child to love books and reading.
Reading Skills Program
For 4-Year-Olds & Entering Kindergartners
In this fun and effective program, your child will learn how to read. The program will also inspire your child to love books and reading.
The Right Skills
In this program, we teach students the beginning reading skills that make learning to read easy and fun. These skills will help your child get off to a strong start with reading.
Beginning Phonics
Sight Words
Begin to Read
Love of Reading

The Right Books
The number one way that kids develop a love of reading is listening to great books read aloud. We’ve chosen the very best picture books for this program, with beautiful illustrations and compelling stories that will capture your son or daughter’s imagination.
The Right Experience
You and your child will attend classes filled with instruction in early reading skills, engaging book discussions, and fun, comprehension-building activities like acting out the story. Our enthusiastic teachers know how to get every student involved and provide the support and encouragement beginning readers need.
The Right Results
This program will teach your child how to read. It will give him or her the skills and motivation to succeed as well as a positive relationship with books. Your child will come away from the program feeling proud and excited about reading.
“I was very impressed with our reading program experience. I am homeschooling and feel more confident with teaching Tillie to read. I am going to continue with the online class in the fall. Thank you!”
– Whitney
Hayward, CA

“I was very impressed with our reading program experience. I am homeschooling and feel more confident with teaching Tillie to read. I am going to continue with the online class in the fall. Thank you!”
– Whitney
Hayward, CA
A Fun Way To Build Strong Reading Skills
This program provides a fun classroom experience led by a terrific teacher. Between weekly classes, your child will enjoy completing interactive online lessons that will motivate him or her to start reading.
WEEKLY CLASSES
Students and their parents attend weekly classes full of fun activities and instruction in early reading skills, including phonics and sight words. Your child will look forward to class week after week.
EXPERT TEACHER
Our knowledgeable, encouraging teachers are passionate about books and excited to share their love of reading with students of all ages. They know how to make classes productive for all students. Your child will really like the teacher, and you will too!
LEARNING BETWEEN CLASSES
Between classes, students complete interactive online lessons and activities featuring the reading superhero, Bookman. These lessons will build your child’s skills, confidence, and motivation.
AN INTEGRATED PROGRAM THAT BUILDS SKILLS WEEK AFTER WEEK
Weekly classes led by an enthusiastic teacher plus engaging online lessons ensure that your child practices important new skills consistently. Your child will have a wonderful experience learning to read!
A Fun Way To Build Strong Reading Skills
This program provides a fun classroom experience led by a terrific teacher. Between weekly classes, your child will enjoy completing interactive online lessons that will motivate him or her to start reading.
WEEKLY CLASSES
Students and their parents attend weekly classes full of fun activities and instruction in early reading skills, including phonics and sight words. Your child will look forward to class week after week.
EXPERT TEACHER
Our knowledgeable, encouraging teachers are passionate about books and excited to share their love of reading with students of all ages. They know how to make classes productive for all students. Your child will really like the teacher, and you will too!
LEARNING BETWEEN CLASSES
Between classes, students complete interactive online lessons and activities featuring the reading superhero, Bookman. These lessons will build your child’s skills, confidence, and motivation.
AN INTEGRATED PROGRAM THAT BUILDS SKILLS WEEK AFTER WEEK
Weekly classes led by an enthusiastic teacher plus engaging online lessons ensure that your child practices important new skills consistently. Your child will have a wonderful experience learning to read!
9/10 Parents Recommend
Over 9 out of 10 parents of students who participated in the California State University, East Bay Summer Reading Skills Program would recommend the program to a friend.

California State University, East Bay, University Extension is proud to offer the Summer Reading Skills Program to families at over 13 locations throughout California. Since 1981, this program has helped students in our community build strong reading skills and develop a deep love of books and reading. The program is designed and taught by the Institute of Reading Development, a nationwide leader in reading skills instruction.

The program is designed and taught by experts from the Institute of Reading Development, a nationwide leader in reading skills instruction. Over the last 50 years, the Institute has taught three million students in partnership with colleges and universities across the United States.
Watch the video below to learn how the Institute’s inspiring instruction will help your child grow as a reader this summer.
9/10 Parents Recommend
Over 9 out of 10 parents of students who participated in the California State University, East Bay Summer Reading Skills Program would recommend the program to a friend.


The program is designed and taught by experts from the Institute of Reading Development, a nationwide leader in reading skills instruction. Over the last 50 years, the Institute has taught three million students in partnership with colleges and universities across the United States.
Watch the video below to learn how the Institute’s inspiring instruction will help your child grow as a reader this summer.
This program is the easiest, best way for your child to learn how to read. Your child will:
Learn beginning phonics and sight words
Read simple words and sentences
Be enthusiastic about books and reading
Feel confident about learning to read
Be ready for the first day of kindergarten!

Programs are taught in numerous locations throughout your area at a range of dates and times.
Convenient make-up classes are available if needed.
For more information, or to enroll by phone:
Call phone 800-964-8888
A Program Advisor can answer all of your questions!
This program is the easiest, best way for your child to learn how to read. Your child will:

This program is the easiest, best way for your child to learn how to read. Your child will:

Learn beginning phonics and sight words
Read simple words and sentences
Be enthusiastic about books and reading
Feel confident about learning to read
Be ready for the first day of kindergarten!
Programs are taught in numerous locations throughout your area at a range of dates and times.
Convenient make-up classes are available if needed.
For more information, or to enroll by phone:
Call phone 800-964-8888
A Program Advisor can answer all of your questions!
“ The instructor was kind, patient, and extremely knowledgeable, and the course itself was excellently tailored for the age group. ”
– Matthew
“My daughter is sounding out and reading new words effortlessly every day. We’re amazed at how she’s been utilizing the lessons and techniques taught over the course.”
– Michelle

“We really enjoyed our experience.. It set a strong foundation to continue reading at home. He still enjoys doing the interactive lessons.”
– Gilma
For more information, or to enroll by phone:
Call phone 800-964-8888
Program Advisors are happy to help!
“ The instructor was kind, patient, and extremely knowledgeable, and the course itself was excellently tailored for the age group. ”
– Matthew
“My daughter is sounding out and reading new words effortlessly every day. We’re amazed at how she’s been utilizing the lessons and techniques taught over the course.”
– Michelle

“We really enjoyed our experience. It set a strong foundation to continue reading at home. He still enjoys doing the interactive lessons.”
– Gilma
For more information, or to enroll by phone:
Call phone 800-964-8888
Program Advisors are happy to help!