Nashville Summer Reading Program:
Reading Ready Boot Camp
Our reading readiness program is an early literacy program designed for young learners who need stronger foundations before reading frustration takes hold.
Built on the science of reading and years of experience supporting students with dyslexia and language based learning differences, the program focuses on the core skills that matter most at this age: sound awareness, letter sound connection, early decoding, language development, and confidence.
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Reading + Fun at Woodland Play Cafe
This summer, Nashville based founders of Redwood Literacy are leading this reading boot camp. Both Kait and Andre are certified Wilson Reading System® specialists and parents of children with dyslexia.
Reading Ready Boot Camp will be hosted at Woodland Play Cafe, a thoughtfully designed space in East Nashville built to feel comfortable, engaging, and low stress for both children and parents, making it an ideal setting for early literacy learning and confidence building.
Enroll in Our Reading Camp
This boot camp combines structured, evidence based instruction with movement, connection, and engaging activities designed specifically for younger learners. Students build readiness skills in a supportive environment that keeps learning interactive, encouraging, and fun, while helping families feel confident they are building the right foundation early.
What your child will work on every afternoon.
Phonemic Awareness
Students build the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate sounds in words, one of the most important foundations for reading success.
Phonics
Children strengthen letter sound knowledge and early decoding skills through explicit, structured instruction grounded in the science of reading.
Spelling
Students practice sound-to-print connections and spelling patterns that support both reading development and early writing confidence.
Fluency
Guided reading activities help children read more smoothly, accurately, and confidently over time.
Reading Comprehension
Students develop vocabulary, listening comprehension, and understanding of stories through interactive reading and discussion.
Communication Skills
Daily group interaction encourages language development, confidence speaking, and social communication with peers and instructors.
Writing Skills
Children build foundational handwriting, sentence formation, and written expression skills through structured, age-appropriate activities.
Fun & Connection
Learning is designed to feel engaging, encouraging, and interactive, helping children build positive associations with reading while connecting with peers through games, movement, and collaborative activities.
Meet Our Nashville Based Founders
Kait Feriante
Co-Founder · Learning Behavior Specialist · Certified Wilson Reading System® Specialist
“I’m Kait. I co-founded Redwood with Andre in Chicago in 2018 after teaching together in Chicago’s public and charter school systems, because we couldn’t find the right programs for kids who were smart but couldn’t read. We’ve worked with thousands of families since then. Andre and I moved to East Nashville in 2022 with our family, and this summer, we finally get to bring Redwood in-person to our new home community. We will be teaching every session and co-authoring every student’s End-of-Summer Report with Andre. If your child has been told they’re behind, I want to meet them.“
Andre Feriante
Co-Founder ·English Teacher· Certified Wilson Reading System® Specialist
“I’m Andre. Around Nashville, some people know me as Sonny Luca. As a proud dyslexic myself, I understand firsthand what it feels like to struggle with reading and writing. What I’ve learned, both personally and professionally, is that with the right instruction, the right tools, and the right support, those doors can open. That belief is at the center of my work. I focus on combining empathy with research-based practices so students not only make progress, but also begin to see what is actually possible for their lives. Kait and I built Redwood together with that in mind. This summer in East Nashville is going to be such a fun expression of that. I can’t wait to meet my students.“
How to Enroll
Families interested in Nashville programming can begin the process by reaching out via email, phone, or online registration. Redwood works with each family to determine the right starting point — whether that’s an assessment first or direct enrollment in tutoring.
