Science of ReadingUnlocking ReadingSuccess
Empowering Remedial and Learning Support Teachers, Classroom and Homeschooling Educators and Therapists with Science-based Training Courses and Resources.
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 making reading possible.
Tap a part of the tree, or a label above, to see what it represents.
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 and encoding 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 multi-sensory techniques ready for implementation in the classroom to support struggling readers.
Receive fun and differentiated resource material to address reading barriers. Aligned with SIAS and Embedded in the Science of Reading.
EXPERTISE MATTERSMeet ourAuthor
Annemarie Roux is a Master Remedial Specialist, Educational Psychologist and the author of all our books. She continually develops new resources, training courses and fun-filled remedial games.
With more than 40 years of experience in Specialised Education in South Africa, she has become a leader in her field.
COURSES & RESOURCESVenture IntoVowels
A complete intervention programme for struggling readers - irrespective of age or grade. It provides a starting point to the reading intervention process - meeting children on their literacy functioning levels, while implementing "Straddling".
It includes a comprehensive set of differentiated reading texts, word cards, games and assessment tools for each of the 5 vowel sounds.
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 necessary knowledge and skills PLUS support material received during training, teaching and learning become an adventure!
“If a child can't learn the way we teach, way they learn.”— Ignacio Estrada