The Smart Cookies Academy
Summer Literacy & Movement Program for Pre-K and Kindergarten Learners
Give your child a sweet summer boost with a 6-week program designed to build early reading confidence through phonemic awareness, movement, music, storytelling, and play.
Read. Move. Grow. Together.
A Sweet Summer Advantage for Your Smart Cookie
Read
Build early literacy and phonemic awareness skills through structured, joyful practice.
Move
Use movement, music, action dances, and playful learning to keep children engaged.
Grow
Help children build confidence, curiosity, and a love for learning.
Choose Your Smart Cookie's Summer Experience
The Virtual Jar
Monday – Friday Online Sessions
Daily social sound parties designed to keep summer learning fun, consistent, and full of momentum — from home.
- Pre-K Batch: 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST
- Kindergarten Batch: 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM EST
- Heggerty-aligned daily activities
- Music, movement & sound parties
Daily sound parties to keep your learner growing!
Register for The Virtual JarIn-Person Literacy Lab
Morning Slots · Baltimore Area
Personalized mastery in a focused 1:1 learning environment — designed for families who want targeted literacy support and individualized attention.
- 3-Day Week Intensive$1,170
- 2-Day Week Routine$780
- The Baker's Dozen$780
- The Double Batch$95/visit
What Your Smart Cookie Will Learn
Rhyming Mastery
Recognizing and producing rhyming words.
Sound Blending
Putting individual sounds together to form words.
Sound Segmenting
Breaking words apart into their individual sounds.
Phoneme Isolation
Identifying first, middle, and last sounds.
Sound Manipulation
Adding, deleting, or substituting sounds to create new words.
Why Parents Love The Smart Cookies Academy
Expert Instruction
A certified literacy-focused educator with decades of experience leading children toward growth.
The Fun Factor
Pajama days, silly hat days, action dances, movement, stories, and playful learning keep children excited.
Proven Progress
Parents can follow their child's 30-Day “Sprinkle” Progress Map and celebrate learning wins along the way.
Smart Cookies Grow Here!
Educator. Author. Literacy Advocate.
“Every child deserves to feel confident, capable, and excited about learning.”
Books that inspire. Lessons that last. Kids who shine!
Books That Inspire Young Learners
Jojo and Carly Beat the Summer Slide
A fun summer learning story that encourages children to read, move, rhyme, think, and try.
Ms. Johnson's Funny Classroom Cookies
A playful classroom story filled with humor, friendship, and sweet learning moments.
Preventing the Summer Slide: A Parent's Guide to Learning
A practical guide for parents who want to keep their child's mind active, confident, and ready for the future.
Read. Learn. Grow. Thrive.
Simple Summer Program Pricing
Best for daily online literacy practice.
In-person literacy lab.
Maximum in-person momentum.
Flexible session bundle.
Two siblings, one focused session.
Payment: Full payment is due upfront to reserve your child's spot.
Location: In-person sessions are held in the Baltimore area. Exact location shared after registration.
Reserve Your Child's Spot
Frequently Asked Questions
Let's Make This Summer Sweet & Smart!
Give your child a joyful summer learning experience that builds confidence, strengthens literacy skills, and helps them grow academically, socially, and emotionally.