Our Pod Structure
We believe every child deserves to learn at their own pace in an environment where they feel confident, capable, and supported.
Seed Pod
Seed Pod is designed for early readers who are beginning to build foundational literacy skills.
Children in this pod focus on developing a strong understanding of letter sounds, recognizing simple phonetic words, and beginning to blend sounds together. Through hands-on, Montessori materials and guided practice, children build confidence as they start to make sense of written language.
This stage is all about creating a positive, successful first experience with letters and reading, where children feel capable, supported, and ready to grow.
Growth Pod
Growth Pod supports children who are ready to move beyond early reading and develop greater fluency and independence.
In this pod, children work on blending longer words, recognizing common spelling patterns, and improving reading flow. Lessons are designed to strengthen accuracy while helping children read with more ease and confidence.
With consistent practice and small-group support, children begin to see themselves as capable readers and take more ownership of their learning.
Bloom Pod
Bloom Pod is designed for developing readers who are ready to refine their skills and read with greater confidence and understanding.
Children focus on more advanced spelling patterns, increased reading fluency, and strengthening comprehension. At this stage, the goal is to support children in becoming more automatic and expressive readers.
This pod helps children transition from learning to read into reading with confidence, independence, and a genuine sense of enjoyment.
This final pod of the three ensures children leave with the skills and confidence to read, write, and comprehend at a level aligned with Grades 2–3 in the Saskatchewan Curriculum.
As we continue to grow, some pods may include children working at different literacy or grade levels. Our small group structure allows us to plan for those differences while ensuring each child receives meaningful, appropriately challenging instruction.
Scheduling
Literacy Pod sessions are offered during daytime and early afternoon hours, with regular weekly or twice weekly scheduling available.
Our current session times are:
Monday to Wednesday
Afternoon sessions available from 12:15–3:45 PM
Friday
Morning and afternoon sessions available from 10:00 AM–3:45 PM
Sessions are one hour, with start times varying by tutor and pod placement. Specific session times are provided when arranging your child's schedule.
Families choose a consistent weekly schedule based on availability and pod placement. Pod placement and recommended frequency are determined following your child’s initial literacy assessment.
Learn more about why our sessions are intentionally offered during the learning day on our How We Help page.