Teaching Methods

Dyslexia Experts & Reading Solutions For K–5th Grade!

Meeting Each Child Where They Are

Every child who comes to Feller starts with an assessment. It’s not a diagnosis, but it helps us see where the trouble spots are—decoding, comprehension, fluency, phonological awareness. We can do this as early as kindergarten. The point is simple: find the stumbling blocks early, so we can start clearing them away.

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Structured Literacy in Action

We don’t ask kids to guess at words from pictures or context. That’s the trap of Balanced Literacy. At Feller, we use Structured Literacy—explicit, systematic instruction based on the Science of Reading. It’s like finally giving kids the map and tools they need, instead of sending them to wander. As one parent put it: “My child went from frustrated to proud because now she knows how reading works.”

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Individualized Attention

With class sizes capped at 12, we can group kids by ability, not just grade. That means your child gets:

  • Daily one-on-one time with their teacher

  • Small pods for targeted practice

  • Teachers tracking their progress closely

Every student is known here. No one slips through the cracks.

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Here’s what sets our teaching apart from traditional classrooms:

  • Small class sizes – 12 students or fewer per room

  • Explicit instruction – clear, step-by-step, no guessing

  • Multi-sensory learning – using sight, sound, touch, and movement (yes, even writing letters in sand)

  • Structure and routine – consistent schedules that help kids feel safe and ready to learn

  • Progress monitoring – regular checks to see how each child is moving forward

It’s not magic. It’s teaching done the right way, for the way dyslexic brains actually learn.

The Feller Formula

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Making Hard Work Fun

Yes, learning to read takes effort. But effort doesn’t mean misery. We keep lessons lively with games that sneak the skills into play—phonics, spelling, writing, speech, decoding. Kids laugh, compete, and cheer each other on. (You can even see some of our classroom games on our YouTube channel.)

Because when a child is smiling, they’re learning.

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Why It Matters

In traditional classrooms, struggling readers often fall further behind. At Feller, they build skills and confidence at the same time. They stop dreading school and start believing in themselves.

That’s the power of teaching methods designed for kids who learn differently.

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