Suspect a Reading Issue?

Made for children 4-9 years old, EarlyBird tells you if your child needs help with reading skills or is at risk for dyslexia. Join over 60,000 children in 25 states who have taken the EarlyBird Assessment.

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EarlyBird was developed and scientifically validated at Boston Children’s Hospital in partnership with faculty at the Florida Center for Reading Research.

EarlyBird. Affirmation for parents. Fun for kids.

Engaging, interactive game for kids

Kids across the nation agree - this game is fun! Unlike traditional reading assessments, EarlyBird is a game, featuring everyone’s friend Pip.

Tests the most important early literacy skills

Computer adaptive games learn how well your child understands a particular concept or skill critical to their reading development.

An easy-to-understand action plan

A report that provides a full picture of your child’s reading strengths and weaknesses, with recommendations and support to make taking the next step easy.

The risk of waiting is too high – and reading challenges are preventable!

1 out
of 5

children have reading struggles, while 1/7 children have dyslexia

70% of
children

with a reading difficulty in Grade 1 will still be behind grade level at Grade 8 without proper intervention

As early as
age 4

Reading issues can be identified as early as age 4 - before children are taught to read

How the EarlyBird Assessment Works

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Sign up for the EarlyBird Assessment

Schedule a time when you and your child are ready to meet with a Literacy Specialist and take the EarlyBird Assessment. Give yourself 1 hour in case you have any questions for the expert.

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Play a game

Your child will play a game with Pip on a virtual call with your Literacy Specialist. The game tests your child's early literacy skills in areas like phonological awareness and comprehension. It requires no reading.

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Get guidance from a Literacy Specialist

After the assessment, you will meet with your certified expert in learning to read to better understand your child's reading needs. Your specialist will be able to give you guidance based on your child's results.

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Receive a comprehensive report

Your Literacy Specialist will provide you with your child’s scores and a detailed report. Receive action items tailored to your child’s reading profile, including a risk indicator for dyslexia.

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We use a research-based, scientifically-tested screener to evaluate children across the country

  • Predicts risk for dyslexia and other reading challenges
  • Personalized reading profile for your child
  • Benchmarked against national reading profiles
  • Currently used in over 20 states across the U.S.
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Why Parents Love EarlyBird

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"This is a game-changer for parents. I was blown away by how much my son loved the game and how I could help him based on the comprehensive results.”

—Mom of 6-year-old son

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“Parents like me really need to know where their kids are on reading skills and building blocks based on COVID-19 disruption and learning gaps. EarlyBird did just that.”

—Kindergarten parent

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“I’m not an educator so it’s extremely overwhelming to do your own research. I don’t know what’s reliable. Thank you EarlyBird for helping me understand what reasonable expectations are for my child.”

—Kindergarten mom

Partnering with parents in their child's reading journey

See if EarlyBird is right for your child

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