Sharpen provides a structured literacy program and an early reading assessment tool designed to identify children at risk of reading difficulties. By utilizing evidence-based methods grounded in the Science of Reading, Sharpen enables measurable improvements in core reading skills, helping children advance by a full grade level in as little as eight weeks.
Funding
$11M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Many children struggle with reading due to gaps in foundational literacy skills, hindering their academic progress and overall development. Traditional methods may not always address these individual learning needs effectively, leading to frustration and a lack of confidence in young learners.
Solution
Sharpen provides a structured literacy program and early reading assessment tools designed to identify and address reading difficulties in children. The program utilizes evidence-based methods grounded in the Science of Reading, focusing on systematic and explicit instruction in phonics, advanced phonemic awareness, decoding, fluency, handwriting, and spelling. Sharpen offers a dual-device digital program featuring flexible, parent-led scripted lessons and video demonstrations. Integrated progress monitoring personalizes the learning experience, adjusting to each child's development and enabling measurable improvements in core reading skills.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes parents, homeschool educators, and tutors seeking effective, evidence-based reading intervention programs for children in pre-K through 6th grade, particularly those with reading delays or dyslexia.
Features
- Parent-guided digital literacy program based on the Science of Reading
- Dual-screen format for interactive learning
- Scripted lessons and video demonstrations for easy implementation
- Integrated progress monitoring to personalize learning
- Over 35 fun, interactive, and multi-sensory learning activities
- Focus on systematic and explicit instruction in phonics
- Development of advanced phonemic awareness
- Instruction in decoding and fluency
- Handwriting and spelling practice
- Early Advantage Assessment to identify children at risk of reading difficulties