Meeting readers where they are. Building strong foundations that grow confidence for what comes next.
Montessori-informed literacy instruction that supports young readers through hands-on learning and evidence-based practices.
What We Offer
Who We Serve
Joyful, hands-on literacy instruction for children developing foundational reading skills, with developmental support beginning as early as age 3.
How Learning Happens
Literacy instruction is engaging, relational, and confidence-building—never remedial or disconnected from children’s curiosity and strengths.
Montessori at the Core
Rooted in Montessori principles, instruction emphasizes concrete materials, movement, and purposeful practice that honor how children naturally learn.
Session Formats
We offer 1:1 and small-group sessions (up to 4 children) because literacy grows through interaction, dialogue, and shared meaning-making.
Montessori-Informed, Evidence-Aligned Instruction
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Instruction at homeplace literacy solutions is developmentally aligned with Montessori theory and integrates evidence-based approaches to early literacy development.
Children work with concrete Montessori materials that support movement, language exploration, and purposeful practice. These materials are paired with structured, multisensory strategies informed by approaches such as Orton-Gillingham to support children with diverse learning profiles.
This work strengthens foundational reading skills in phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, while helping children build confidence as learners.
Children who show characteristics associated with dyslexia can benefit from this structured, multisensory approach to early reading development.
Literacy growth takes time and consistency. Sessions are offered in 6-week learning cycles designed to support steady skill development and confidence.
Session Packages & Pricing
Your child receives individualized reading support tailored to where they are right now. Each session focuses on building skills in decoding, reading smoothly, and understanding text through guided practice, conversation, and hands-on materials. Literacy work extends beyond traditional language arts and is integrated with topics such as science, mathematics, and social studies, helping your child make meaningful connections and grow in confidence as a reader.
7-Week Package
1 session per week
This option provides more frequent, individualized support for children who benefit from extra practice. With two sessions each week, your child has more opportunities to strengthen reading skills through guided instruction and feedback. Literacy is explored across subject areas, including science, mathematics, and social studies, allowing your child to apply skills in meaningful ways and build confidence over time.
7-Week Package
2 sessions per week
Children learn alongside a small group of peers (up to 3), where different strengths and stages of learning support one another. Instruction is still individualized, with each child met where they are and supported through intentional planning and guidance. Sessions are structured and interactive, with opportunities to practice reading, engage in discussion, and learn collaboratively. Literacy is woven into topics such as science, mathematics, and social studies, helping children see reading as a meaningful and connected part of their learning.
7-Week Package
1 session per week
This option offers more frequent small-group support for children who benefit from regular practice. Each child is still supported individually within the group, with instruction planned to meet their specific needs. Meeting twice a week allows children to revisit and apply new skills while learning alongside peers with varied strengths and experiences. Literacy is integrated across subjects such as science, mathematics, and social studies, supporting deeper understanding and building confidence as children grow as readers.
7-Week Package
2 sessions per week
Step Up for Students payments are accepted through the Step Up website.
About
Dr. Jazz
FounderI’m Jasmine Williams, PhD, founder of homeplace literacy solutions and an educator with more than two decades of experience supporting literacy development across schools and communities in the United States and internationally.
My work has included supporting young readers and multilingual learners—often referred to as English language learners—in building language, literacy skills, and confidence.
I hold a doctorate in Social Justice for Education, a master’s degree in TESOL and Literacy & Culture, and completed graduate study in education entrepreneurship at the University of Pennsylvania. I am also credentialed by the American Montessori Society (AMS), and the instruction at homeplace literacy solutions is aligned with Montessori theory and developmentally appropriate literacy practices.
My own literacy journey began early—sitting at the kitchen table working through Hooked on Phonics and learning firsthand that reading takes time, practice, and belief. That experience shaped how I think about literacy today: children do not need to be rushed or “fixed”; they need to be met where they are and supported with care.
homeplace
The name homeplace literacy solutions is intentionally written in lowercase. It honors the work of bell hooks, who described homeplace as a space of care, belonging, and affirmation—where people are nurtured and allowed to be fully human. This orientation toward humility, relationship, and care guides how children are taught, supported, and seen as learners at homeplace literacy solutions.
homeplace reflects the belief that literacy instruction should feel human, responsive, and rooted in respect for each child’s development.