Science of ReadingUnlocking ReadingSuccess
Empowering teachers and home educators with Science-based literacy games — joyous, multi-sensory tools to teach reading to children with reading delays.
The Science ofReadingMade Simple
The Literacy Tree is no ordinary tree—it is a living map of the reading mind. Its roots reach deep into The Science of Reading, anchoring learners in the foundations of language and decoding that make reading possible.
Our Literacy Tree grows in reading minds and is nurtured by practice, patience, and play.
Our missionEffective ReadingIntervention
At Yellow Tree Reading Academy, our mission is to provide effective strategies and resource material to support struggling readers while equipping educators, parents, and therapists with research-based, fun, and practical literacy tools.
Grounded in the Science of Reading, we nurture fluent, confident readers through a holistic and multi-sensory approach that supports the complexities of the reading process.
In the modern age where classroom worksheets and screen-based digital games often dominate, we champion the power of hands-on, physical manipulatives. By doing this we take learning “out of the textbooks” to bring fun and authentic reading experiences. This improves decoding skills, activates new cognitive pathways, deepens understanding, and reinforces crucial foundational reading skills.
Through interactive, tactile learning experiences and thoughtfully designed literacy games, we ignite the magic of reading instruction — engaging the eyes, ears, hands, bodies and hearts of children as they journey into literacy.
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Step beyond the screen and explore a world where reading comes alive through touch, play, movement and discovery.
Our store offers research-based literacy games for teachers, therapists and parents to turn teaching experiences into joyful, multi-sensory reading adventures.
TRAINING COURSESJoin OurWorkshops
Practical, hands-on training for educators, therapists and parents. Learn research-based strategies and multisensory techniques you can use straight away to help struggling readers flourish.
EXPERTISE MATTERSMeet ourAuthor
Annemarie Roux is a Master Remedial Specialist, Educational Psychologist and the author behind our books, courses and games. She has 38 years of experience in Education in South Africa and a leader in her field.
COURSES & RESOURCESVenture IntoVowels
Differentiated reading texts, word cards, games and assessments for each vowel sound — built for teachers, therapists and homeschooling parents supporting struggling readers. It meets a child at their reading level, whatever their age.
Start with the free a-Sound pack and mini course, and see whether it works before you spend anything.
TestimonialsRooted inResults
Absolutely love your training. Content is fantastic, thorough and so relevant to our Learning Support classroom.
Informative, practical and empowering. The presenter is equipped with a plethora of experience.
Very well prepared and presented. Love the practical examples, tips and ideas.
WE INSPIRECommunityMagic
At Yellow Tree Reading Academy, we're passionate about making reading magical — and we're here to help you do the same! Whether you're a teacher, therapist, or homeschooling parent, we're here to equip you with powerful, research-based resources to help struggling readers thrive.
We know that reading challenges can feel overwhelming, but with the right tools, learning becomes an adventure!
“If a child can't learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.”— Ignacio Estrada