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Rye Reads Learning Center
30 Elm Place
Downtown Rye
2022 Program Registration is Open!
get ready for Summer Camp 2022
Every week is a new adventure! Come for one week or come for all!
New for 2022!
· Expanded downtown Rye location – 30 Elm Place
· Outdoor space and activities
· Camp for Toddlers – (18-24 months)
· Camp for 2s Program
At Rye Reads Learning Center, we offer year-round camps that are fun and educational. Children learn through play as they strengthen their life skills in a fun, safe environment. Expand your child’s knowledge of familiar topics or explore new ones! Each Summer Camp week will focus on a different theme to keep our campers engaged and happy to return!
Happy Camps are organized by age – toddlers, 2s, 3/4 or aged 5/6. We are located at Rye Reads Learning Center, 30 Elm Place, Rye NY.
Take a look at our weekly themes. Come for one or all! First pick your week, then your preferred time session. Camps run weekly Monday – Friday.
Toddlers – (18-24 months) 8:30 am -10:30 am
2s Camp Program 10:45 am – 12:45 pm
Campers (aged 3/4 – 5/6) Morning – 9:00 am – 11:45 am
Afternoon – 12:30 pm – 3:15 pm
Week One: June 6-10
Fairytales - Learn about fairy tales. Culminates with a live theater production, We'll explore Little Red Riding Hood, Jack in the Beanstalk, Princess and the Pea, Beauty and the Beast.
Week Two: June 13 – 17
Abracadabra…..Magic: We’ll welcome a magician, learn a bit about magic and make sure we learn a few magic tricks to impress our friends and family!
Week Three: June 20 – 24
Oooey Gooey If it’s messy, we’re making it.
Week Four: June 27 – July 1
Pete the Cat….. Cause it’s All Good: Bring your red shoes and get ready to celebrate all that we love about Peter the Cat.
Week Five: July 5 – 8 (pro-rated)
Community Helpers: We welcome a different community helper to visit every day!
Week Six: July 11- 15
Mad Scientist: Let’s explore the world around as we conduct a different hands on science experiment every day.
Week Seven: July 18-22
Pets and Animals: Interactive animal visits! A petting zoo with rabbits, turtles, pigs, ducks, chickens, and a bearded dragon are among the adorable animals we will be welcoming to our class for a hands on interactive experience!
Week Eight: July 25 – 29
Movin’ and Grovin: Can you the twists? Learn a new dance move every day and show off your moves at our week end disco party!
Week Nine: August 1 -5
Carnival Week: A true carnival experience – from cotton candy to face painting! A crowd favorite!
Week 10 – August 8-12
Splash: How many ways can we have fun with water? We’re going to find out! Plan to get wet!
Week 11 – August 15-19
Mystery Week We’re not telling. But we promise everyone will have fun!
Week 12 – August 22-26
·Creative Hands – A week full of arts and crafts.
Week 13 – August 29 – September 2
Children Around the World: This week we celebrate children around the world - from costumes, to food, to dance and customs - and even learn a few foreign words. We'll spend our days travelling the globe, exploring how all children are the same - and different.
To register, download the registration form and return to RyeReadsSummerRegistration @yahoo.com
2022 Summer Reading Academy
Be better prepared for the new school year!
Designed to review and reinforce student's literacy skills as they prepare to enter a new school grade. Experienced reading specialist, familiar with the Rye school district reading and writing curriculum will lead small groups of students to review and reinforce ELA grade specific standards. We incorporate the Orton-Gillingham method, using direct, explicit, multisensory, structured, sequential, diagnostic, and prescriptive teaching method. Students will strengthen their reading skills by focusing on how to: decode, break words into their syllables and phonemes to be able to read the word, encode, break down words orally into their syllables and phonemes to be able to spell the word, increase automaticity and improve fluency.
Grades K-2 or Grades 3-5
Week 1 – August 15-19
Week 2 – August 22-26
Week 3 – August 29 – September 2
Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Weekly Fee: $450.00
2022/23 EARLY CHILDHOOD
Affordable Flexible Enrollment
Affordable Flexible Enrollment
Affordable Flexible Enrollment
Early Childhood Program Highlights –
- Parents may register month to month. We do not ask for a yearly commitment.
- Our Programs provide instructional and social time to extend and compliment the schedules of our local early child hood programs including CCNS and RPNS
- We offer a flexible schedule. Select any Monday – Friday combination.
- We offer a morning or an afternoon session.
- Each class is capped at 10 children and two teachers.
- Lead teachers Miss Victoria, Miss Lisa and Miss Maria are loved and committed to your child's growth! Each teacher has years of experience, fostering children’s curiosity, development, and a love of learning.
- Early Drop-off available.
Download your registration form below. For more information, please send an email to Georgia Gilfeather at gia6413@gmail.com or call (347) 738-1080.
Toddlers Drop Off Program
Affordable Flexible Enrollment
Affordable Flexible Enrollment
September 2022 - June 2023
Monday - Friday
Session 1 - 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Session II – 10:30 pm – 12:30 pm
Rye Reads Learning Center
30 Elm Place, Rye NY
Age 16-24 months
We are a “Reggio” inspired program! In our toddler classroom, children develop their independence through fun learning experiences that promote independence, self-confidence and self-control. Our beloved and caring teachers guide toddlers through playful exploration while helping to establish crucial social-emotional skills.
2s Drop Off Program
Affordable Flexible Enrollment
3K Play Based Learning
September 2022 - June 2023
Monday - Friday
Morning - 9:00 am – 11:45 am
Afternoon – 12:15 pm – 3:00 pm
Rye Reads Learning Center
30 Elm Place, Rye NY
A special 2s Program for our youngest learners to develop a love of learning, develop a sense of independence and safety in separation. We’ll provide a safe, stimulating and loving classroom setting where we will work on independence – especially self-help and self-care. Each day we present a series of activities that will strengthen each child’s foundations skills including social, play and self- foundational skills include self-regulatory skills, Children are encouraged to explore their classroom environment with a variety of materials including clay, paint, play dough, sand and water.
3K Play Based Learning
3K Play Based Learning
3K Play Based Learning
September 2022 - June 2023
Monday - Friday
Morning - 9:00 am – 11:45 am
Afternoon – 12:15 pm – 3:00 pm
Rye Reads Learning Center
30 Elm Place, Rye NY
Designed to address developing skills in Language Arts/Reading Readiness, Mathematics, Science, Creative Arts, Physical Activity, Construction, Music and Socialization. Each session is structured to include free play, circle time, snack time and play. Children are encouraged to actively construct their ideas. During circle time, teachers engage students in activities that further their speaking and listening skill incorporating singing, rhymes, stories, games and much more. Snack time encourages independence by engaging in everyday activities like hand washing, setting the table, pouring their own drink. Physical activity is incorporated into each session through dance, yoga, and outside activities weather permitting. Small class led by certified instructors.
4K/PreK Half Day
3K Play Based Learning
4K/PreK Half Day
September 2022 - June 2023
Monday - Friday
Morning - 9:00 am – 11:45 am
Afternoon – 12:15 pm – 3:00 pm
Rye Reads Learning Center
30 Elm Place, Rye NY
Rye Reads Learning Center offers a 4s PreK Program to compliment and extend your existing half-day PreK school day. Our unique program offers the smallest group size and teacher:student ratio to be found. We address developing skills in Language Arts/Reading Readiness, Mathematics, Science, Creative Arts, Physical Activity, Construction, Music and Socialization. Each session is structured to include free play, circle time, snack time and play.
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love is love!
Chocomania! Valentine’s Party (SOLD OUT)
Friday, February 11, 2022
5:30 pm– 7:30 pm
Rye Reads Learning Center
(Perfect for children age 5-10)
Love is all around us – especially if what you love is chocolate! We’ll share a read aloud, then make and take these delicious chocolate treats to share with a special Valentine.
staycation camps
Mid-Winter Staycation Paw Patrol to the Lookout! (SOLD OUT/CLOSED)
Mid-Winter Staycation Paw Patrol to the Lookout! (SOLD OUT/CLOSED)
Mid-Winter Staycation Paw Patrol to the Lookout! (SOLD OUT/CLOSED)
February 21 – 25, 2022
Morning Session – 8:30 – 11:15
Early Drop-off $10.00 a day 7:30 – 8:30
Grub Club 11:15 – 12:15 is $10.00 a day
Perfect for ages 4-7
Fee: $325.00
Paw Patrol on a roll! Everyday we’ll celebrate a different Paw Patrol character and be visited by real life fireman, police officer, construction worker, sanitation worker and a few more surprises.
Spring Staycation Watch Then Grow!
Mid-Winter Staycation Paw Patrol to the Lookout! (SOLD OUT/CLOSED)
Mid-Winter Staycation Paw Patrol to the Lookout! (SOLD OUT/CLOSED)
April 11 – 15, 2022
Morning Session – 8:30 – 11:15
Afternoon Session - 12:15 – 3:00
Early Drop-off $10.00 a day 7:30 – 8:30
Grub Club 11:15 – 12:15 is $10.00 a day
Perfect for ages 4-7
Fee: $325.00
Celebrate Earth Day by learning about Life cycle of plants, lady bug, butterfly, frogs. Every day each child will add to their garden, which they will take home on Friday to continue to take care of it. We’ll plant flowers and vegetables.
winter 2022 AFTER SCHOOL
reading workshop (closed)
Handwriting Without Tears (closed)
reading workshop (closed)
January 10, 24, 31/February 7, 14, 28/March 7, 14, 21, 28
3: 30 pm – 5:00 pm
Fee: $450.00
(Grades K – 5)
Experienced instructors, familiar with the Rye school district reading and writing curriculum will lead small groups of students to review and reinforce ELA grade specific standards.
LOCATION
Rye Reads Learning Center
Session Fee: $450.00
social U! (closed)
Handwriting Without Tears (closed)
reading workshop (closed)
January 19, 26/February 2, 9, 16, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
3: 30 pm – 5:00 pm
(Ages 6/7)
At Social U! we teach children how to interact appropriately with others their age. Our therapeutic intervention will help students learn conversational, friendship and problem-solving skills. Through socialization, play, communication (verbal/non-verbal) student will learn how to develop friendships, control their emotions, and understand other people’s perspectives.
AREAS of CONCENTRATION
· how to be a good friend.
· how to join in and play.
· identifying and expressing feelings.
· managing anger.
· resisting impulses.
· matching the size of our reactions to the size of
the problem.
· initiating and sustaining conversations.
· respecting personal space.
· understanding the power of words.
· finding opportunities for kindness.
· understanding the components of cooperation
and teamwork.
· building self-esteem.
Each class targets a critical aspect of self-management and social competence. Classes are designed to be fun and fully interactive, helping children to learn and grow in an environment that is both safe and engaging. games, stories, and arts and crafts. Sessions are limited in size and are led by certified instructors.
LOCATION:
Rye Reads Learning Center
Session Fee: $750.00
Handwriting Without Tears (closed)
Handwriting Without Tears (closed)
Sensory Story Time with Miss Lisa
January 19, 26/February 2, 9, 16, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
(Ages 4-6)
Designed by an occupational therapist, to promote handwriting success. It helps students build essential skills for emergent writing and handwriting success. Utilizing a multisensory approach, the program incorporates a specific method of teaching children to write their letters using a developmental teaching order for both tracing and copying letters. This inter-active, hands-on approach engages the children and makes learning to write fun and successfully. Small group led by licensed Occupational Therapist.
LOCATION
Rye Reads Learning Center
Session Fee: $495.00
Sensory Story Time with Miss Lisa
Sensory Story Time with Miss Lisa
Sensory Story Time with Miss Lisa
January 11, 18, 25/February 1, 8, 15, 22/March 1, 8, 15
12:30 pm – 1:15 pm
Ages (6 months - 2 years old)
Parents, nannies and caretakers are invited to join our very own Miss Lisa for a literary sensory experience. Your toddler will be fully immersed in the sights, sounds and smells of a glorious winter day. This is a perfect activity for our youngest community members and those with special needs to explore poetry through their senses.
LOCATION
Rye Reads Learning Center
Session Fee: $250.00
winter Chess meet and play
Sensory Story Time with Miss Lisa
winter Chess meet and play
13 Sessions
December 2, 9, 16/January 13, 20, 27/February 3, 10, 17/March 3, 10, 17, 24
3: 30 pm – 5:00 pm
Our Winter Program will prepare players to participate in the Spring Tournament. Participation is optional but encouraged!
Rye Reads has partnered with The National Scholastic Chess Foundation, (NSCF), under the direction of FIDE Master Sunil Weeramantry.
We share a belief that chess helps students develop independent study and problem-solving skills. Regular participation in a chess program contributes to significant gains in academic performance, increased student attendance and engagement in school, as well as improved behavior.
Members of The Rye Chess Club will have in-person chess instruction, individual play, guest lectures and have the option to compete in the 2022 Spring Tournament.
LOCATION:
Rye Recreation
281 Midland Avenue
Rye, NY 10580
Rye Chess Club Fees: $495.00
Rye Chess Club
2021 Spring Tournament
Sunday, May 15, 2022
9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Awards Ceremony and Reception
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Tournament Entry Fee: $50.00
builomania!
Sensory Story Time with Miss Lisa
winter Chess meet and play
January 7, 14, 21, 28/February 4, 11, 18/March 4, 11, 18
3: 30 pm – 5:00 pm
(Grades K – 2)
Get ready to build something amazing with a variety of building blocks and Lego sets! Fun Friday activity designed to be social – make friends, share and explore in a safe, guided environment.
LOCATION:
Rye Reads Learning Center
Session Fee: $295.00
winter saturday academy
orton-Gillingham Reading Academy (waitlist)
orton-Gillingham Reading Academy (waitlist)
orton-Gillingham Reading Academy (waitlist)
January 15, 22, 29/February 5, 12, 19/March 5, 12, 19, 26
Session 1 - 10:00 am – 12:00 n (SOLD OUT)
Session II - 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
(Grades K – 2)
The Rye Reads Reading Academy incorporates the Orton-Gillingham method to strengthen student’s reading skills. Using this direct, explicit, multisensory, structured, sequential, diagnostic, and prescriptive teaching method, your child’s reading abilities and reading confidence will improve.
Students will strengthen their reading skills by learning how to:
· decode
· break words into their syllables and phonemes to be able to read the word
· encode
· break down words orally into their syllables and phonemes to be able to spell the word
· increase automaticity
· improve fluency at the word level
Classes are led by experienced instructors, with a small group ratio.
LOCATION: Rye Reads Learning Center
Session Fee: $795.00
THIS PROGRAM HAS REACHED MAXIMUM REGISTRATION AND IS CURRENTLY WAITLISTED. THANK YOU.
Social U! for 3-5 year olds
orton-Gillingham Reading Academy (waitlist)
orton-Gillingham Reading Academy (waitlist)
January 15, 22, 29/February 5, 12, 19/March 5, 12, 19, 26
9:00 am – 10: 50 am
At Social U! we teach children how to interact appropriately with others their age. Our therapeutic intervention will help students learn conversational, friendship and problem-solving skills. Through socialization, play, communication (verbal/non-verbal) student will learn how to develop friendships, control their emotions, and understand other people’s perspectives.
AREAS of CONCENTRATION
· how to be a good friend.
· how to join in and play.
· identifying and expressing feelings.
· managing anger.
· resisting impulses.
· matching the size of our reactions to the size of
the problem.
· initiating and sustaining conversations.
· respecting personal space.
· understanding the power of words.
· finding opportunities for kindness.
· understanding the components of cooperation
and teamwork.
· building self-esteem.
Each class targets a critical aspect of self-management and social competence. Classes are designed to be fun and fully interactive, helping children to learn and grow in an environment that is both safe and engaging. games, stories, and arts and crafts. Sessions are limited in size and are led by certified instructors.
LOCATION: Rye Reads Learning Center
Session Fee: $750.00
Dungeons & Dragons meet and play
Dungeons & Dragons meet and play
Dungeons & Dragons meet and play
January 15, 22, 29/February 5, 12, 19/March 5, 12, 19, 26
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Extended Play Time!
The popular Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game is about storytelling in worlds of swords and sorcery. If you’re new to D&D or want to start learning more about the rules of the game, join us for a fun, challenging adventure! For children aged 10 and up.
LOCATION: Rye Recreation, 281 Midland Ave., Rye
Session Fee: $750.00
Foreign Language Learning
Dungeons & Dragons meet and play
Dungeons & Dragons meet and play
Italian * Brazilian Portuguese * Spanish
January 15, 22, 29/February 5, 12, 19/March 5, 12, 19, 26
Session ! (Beginners)
10:00 am – 11:00 a
Fee: $650.00
Session II (Intermediate)
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Fee: $695.00
Registration is open!
For more information or to request a registration form, please send an email to info@ryereads.com.
private instruction
Special Education/IEP Tutoring
Special Education/IEP Tutoring
Special Education/IEP Tutoring
Rye Reads offers private Therapeutic Intervention Services to support and compliment your child’s Individual Education Plan. Services are delivered via Certified Service Providers. Private services include:
· Speech Therapy
· Occupational Therapy
· Physical Therapy
· SEIT
· Early Intervention
We offer your preference of on-line or in-person sessions and each session is coordinated to suit your schedule and location preference.
Session fees are based on per student daily, weekly and bi-weekly frequency. Please contact us for more details.
For details and availability, please email:
or call
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Private 1:1 Tutoring
Special Education/IEP Tutoring
Special Education/IEP Tutoring
Grades K-8
Our experienced staff of instructors are available to work 1:1 with your child on specific skills. We specialize in supporting the Rye School District curriculum for reading, writing and math. We offer your preference of on-line or in-person sessions and each session is coordinated to suit your schedule and location preference.
For details and availability, please email:
or call
(914) 424-3524
In-home Learning Pods
Special Education/IEP Tutoring
In-home Learning Pods
Learning pods, or small groups of learners are an option for families wanting to support this year's uncertain school setting. Our Program is never delivered on-line. We are a tutoring service providing academic assistance aligned with NYS guidelines and Rye School district curriculum. Our learning pods consist of 5 same grade level students who will meet either 3 or 5 times a week for 2 hours and 45 minutes each day. Sessions are scheduled to compliment your chid's schools schedule.
· We will focus on reading, writing, and math NY State and Rye School District curriculum and standards.
· We’ll incorporate social/emotional activities.
· We will assist with live and remote activities assigned by your child's teacher. We will structure enrichment and/or intervention tutoring to help your child maintain progress.
· Sessions are taught by a early childhood educators.
Email: info@ryereads.com for details and referrals.
Meet the rye reads team
Experienced educators serving Rye and neighboring communities.
We are the educators that founded Rye Reads and the Rye Book Club for Kids!We developed the 2020 Learning Pods and the Pod Learning Lounge for the Rye Library. We started with the belief that children’s learning should be affordable, age appropriate, structured, and organized. If we could tap into a child’s natural curiosity and give them the opportunity to express themselves in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment, they would develop the love of reading and an appreciation for all learning. We were right! To date, our programs have helped many children in Rye and beyond become better readers, better students, and better community members. We offer the best of today’s teaching practices, combining academic vigor with social and emotional support.
Co-founders and Owners
Terry Taddeo-Caridi, MsEd holds Masters Degree in Special Education. During more than 25 years as an educator, she has developed coding programs for software developers, worked as an educator for the NYC Department of Education and is trained in applied behaviorist. In 2015, she launched Rye Reads, Inc. to support literacy in our communities. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Early Childhood Education.
Georgia Arbuiso-Gilfeather, TSHH, MsEd is a licensed as Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped with a Masters Degree in Special Education. During her 25-year career she has worked as a classroom teacher, speech therapist, and an independent service provider serving children both at home and in schools. Georgia is also trained in applied behavior analysis.
parent testimonials
From our Rye Reads Learning Center Parents
" My son started attending Rye Reads when he was 2 and a half years old. After being quarantined due to the pandemic for an entire year I was in search of a preschool program that would help my son socialize, learn and grow in a caring atmosphere. After a few searches I came across Rye Reads and I am so glad I did. As a first time mom I was very nervous to put my speech delayed son into a drop off program but I knew he needed it. Georgia and Miss Lisa understood our concerns, worked with us and have held our hands through the entire process. They have been encouraging and patient. My son is flourishing now because of Rye Reads and Miss Lisa. He is happy, making friends, learning and growing. One of the best parts about Rye Reads is that they use an app to update you every day after each class. It is one of the favorite parts of my day to be able to see what my son did and learned that day in school. My son is excited to go to school every morning. We have been very impressed with the thought, time, creativity and energy Miss Lisa puts into her class. Rye Reads is a loving and caring environment. We are forever grateful for Rye Reads, Miss Lisa, Georgia, and Terry. They have all made a positive impact on my son and my family. I would recommend Rye Reads to anyone looking for an amazing educational program for their little ones in a loving and caring environment."
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"We’ve loved sending our son to Rye Reads! The teachers are all very attentive and caring, and we’ve seen our son start to feel more comfortable being around other kids and adults. As parents to a pandemic baby, it’s comforting to know there is a safe place we can send him to help him develop these important socialization skills. Thank you RR!"
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"Our son had the most enriching, fun, and intellectually stimulating time at Rye Reads! Ms. Victoria teaches age-appropriate content in highly engaging ways, and he would come home beaming with pride about the projects that he made. Themed units filled with books, crafts, baking, and other activities and interactive play helped the learning come alive for our boy and he couldn’t wait to run into the warm, inviting, happy school each day. The flexibility of Rye Reads, the open communication, and the dedication of the entire team sets Rye Reads apart. We recommended the program to our friends and family, two of whom now have little learners attending the program too! Ms. Victoria has even stayed in touch with us to check on our son and let him know how proud she is of him. Rye Reads is a fantastic choice for your child."
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"We are so immensely grateful for our children's time at Rye Reads. My only regret is that we didn't start our children in the programs sooner! I had a 2 year old and 3 year old in the weekly program as well as summer camp, and both students not only delighted in going to class (which says a lot in and of itself), but they learned a tremendous amount each day. They would beam with pride sharing their newfound knowledge. One of the key ingredients to the success is the teachers. We were blessed to have Mrs. Victoria for my 3 year old and Mrs. Lisa for our 2 year old. We started with a few days a week and quickly progressed to 5 at the pleading of the children! Mrs. Victoria's curriculum was stimulating to these young minds and kept them enraptured, and her enthusiasm and connection with them made their time together memorable. Ms. Victoria's heart was in the classroom every day. She has a true love and understanding of children that is palpable when you see her with the kids. The children were nurtured and they knew it. They truly thrived in this loving environment, and we will forever be grateful for their time there!"
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"Mrs. Lisa has a special gift of being playful and gentle. My 2 year old struggled at times with sharing, but under Mrs. Lisa's understanding tutelage, she evolved and learned to be a fair, little playmate. Mrs. Lisa has an amazing sense of humor and love of life that she brings to class and imparts on her students."