Our Offerings

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Our mission at Starfish Literacy is to engage, educate, and empower teachers and guardians to help every student confidently see themselves in literacy, nationwide. Literacy is the key to unlocking opportunities. This is how we help:

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Effective Resources

All Starfish Literacy resources are research-based and built on the principles of experiential learning. They are easy to utilize by educators or guardians to support your student’s literacy skills in the classroom or at home. With each download, you receive information on how to best use the resources, and gain access to a recording to support your student’s reading and writing skills.

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Insightful Workshops

Enjoy real time opportunities to support your student’s educational journey. Each workshop supports you with the knowledge and resources you need to put integral literacy practices into place, and support your student’s progress. Together we will realize our student’s growing confidence and independence as we help them read and write. Check out our workshop offerings below on our Current Calendar.

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1-on-1 Consultation 

Starfish Literacy founder, Geralynne Papa, offers individualized coaching so you feel confident incorporating play, joy, and the love of learning in your student’s literacy journey. Backed by years of experience and extensive knowledge in elementary education, Geralynne will cater resources to your student’s interests, talents, skill level, weaknesses, and educational background.

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School Partnership 

Cooperation makes progress happen. After a one-on-one consultation to understand your organization's curriculum and school community, Starfish Literacy will curate specialized workshops and resources for the needs of your school and students. Together we will collaborate to unlock opportunities. Schedule a free consultation and learn how Starfish Literacy uplifts your students' literacy skills today!

On-Demand Workshop

Reading Ready

Reading Ready is designed to equip parents and caregivers with essential skills and knowledge to foster their child's early reading abilities. This interactive workshop focuses on three fundamental skills crucial for children's reading success: print awareness, phonemic awareness, and phonics.

As a participant, you will receive research-based information specially developed for parents and caregivers, along with Starfish Literacy printable resources to support the newly learned strategies. You will also be entitled to a FREE 15-minute consultation with the founder after completing the webinar.

Equitable payment- pay what reflects your financial abilities.

What’s Included With Every Workshop

  • Equitable payment- pay a price that reflects your financial ability

  • 45-minute workshop

  • 15-minute Q & A 

  • Specially designed activities to support your child 

  • Lesson recordings corresponding to each activity

  • Unlimited access to workshop pre-recording

  • 15-minute 1-on-1 consultation with Starfish Literacy founder 

Our Workshops

  • Reading 101

    Learn about the building blocks your child needs to succeed in reading. We will dive into the first three components of reading, and you will have the opportunity to practice implementing newly learned strategies. Best suited for caregivers and families with children ages 3-6.

  • Reading 102

    If your child has mastered their letter sounds but needs support with their comprehension and fluency , then look no further. You will learn the best ways to foster these skills, and we will dive deeper into complex phonics skills. Best suited for caregivers and families with children ages 5-8.

  • Writing 101

    Writing is a complex task that uses multiple skills. In this workshop, you will learn easy-to-implement techniques to help foster your child’s writing skills outside of school and bring the joy to writing. Best suited for caregivers and families with children ages 3-7.

  • Reading Boost

    Develop skills to help your child develop independence and increase reading engagement. In this workshop you will learn about the four roadblocks to reading and ways you can support your child. Best suited for caregivers and families with children ages 7-10.

  • Writing Boost

    If your child has writer’s block, come learn how to get them unstuck! You will learn ways to transform your child’s feelings toward writing and find the writing style that is best suited for them. Best suited for caregivers and families with children ages 7-10.