YOMY! is an online school that uses dialogic reading of picture books to help children aged 3‑8 develop vocabulary, reasoning and confidence in expressive communication. Live 30‑minute sessions led by trained educators combine show‑and‑tell, quizzes and art activities, with real‑time feedback and progress reports for parents.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many young children lack opportunities to practice structured, interactive dialogue around stories, leading to underdeveloped vocabulary, reasoning, and confidence in expressing their thoughts. Traditional reading sessions often remain one‑way, providing limited feedback and little chance for children to organize and articulate their ideas.
Solution
YOMY! delivers an online, dialogic‑reading school that combines curated picture books with live, guided conversations led by trained “YOMY! Crew” educators. Each 30‑minute session uses a show‑and‑tell format, quizzes, and art activities to prompt children to reflect on story content, formulate explanations, and present their ideas in their own words. The platform operates via a simple web/Zoom interface, allowing families to join from any device without commuting. Progress is tracked through post‑lesson reports that highlight vocabulary growth, reasoning skills, and confidence gains, enabling parents and teachers to monitor development over time. By embedding the Harvard‑researched “Dialogic Reading” methodology into a scalable, virtual format, YOMY! turns ordinary picture‑book time into a structured practice ground for expressive communication.
Target Audience
Primary customers are parents of children aged 3‑8 who seek an online program to develop their child’s oral expression, vocabulary, and confidence, as well as schools and early‑education centers looking for supplemental dialogic‑reading resources.
Features
- Live, small‑group or one‑on‑one sessions led by vetted educators trained in dialogic‑reading techniques
- Rotating selection of age‑appropriate picture books, with new titles each lesson to broaden exposure
- Interactive “Show & Tell” and quiz‑based activities that encourage children to articulate reasoning and personal connections
- Real‑time feedback and post‑lesson growth reports delivered to parents via the app
- Flexible scheduling through a LINE‑based reservation system; lessons can be joined on short notice
- Multilingual support for expatriate families, including optional English follow‑up in private sessions
- Secure, cloud‑based storage of session recordings for review and educator feedback