Leap into Literacy

About Leap into Literacy

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Our Founder

Hi! I’m Stefanie Borg. With over 20 years of experience teaching young learners in NYC public schools, Gifted & Talented programs, private tutoring, and leading literacy classes in Westchester, I created Leap into Literacy to help children fall in love with books, letters, and learning—through joyful, hands-on play.

I’m a lifelong educator passionate about helping young children find joy in learning. Over the past two decades, I’ve supported hundreds of students on their path to literacy using hands-on techniques, creative activity centers, and developmentally appropriate instruction.

Today, I lead the program personally and also train others to bring Leap into Literacy into more schools and communities.

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What We Do

🎨 Literacy Centers – Independent, hands-on activities to build phonemic awareness and vocabulary

📚 Read-Alouds – Themed storytime sessions with guided questions

🎶 Songs & Shared Reading – Group poems and music to build rhythm and pattern recognition

✍️ Handwriting Practice – Age-appropriate letter-writing activities

📖 Guided Reading – Small group sessions using Level A books to introduce early decoding skills

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Our Teaching Philosophy

Every child develops at their own pace. At Leap into Literacy, we meet students where they are and help them grow from there—without pressure. Our goal is to spark excitement about books, letters, and language through engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences.

Some children begin reading simple words by the end of the program; others gain confidence, exposure, and readiness for kindergarten and beyond. All walk away with a love of learning.

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Small Groups, Big Impact

✅ Taught by Stefanie, a Leap into Literacy instructor, or your own trained staff

✅ 6–10 students per class

✅ After-school format

✅ Individual attention and positive reinforcement

How You Can Work with Us

For Schools & Early Childhood Centers

Stefanie teaches the program onsite at your school Available as an after-school or in-day enrichment class.
Your staff teaches the program Includes our full curriculum, lesson plans, materials, and training led by Stefanie.
Leap into Literacy-trained instructors lead the class Perfect for schools looking for a consistent, high-quality enrichment partner.

For Parents & Caregivers

Private group classes in your home
Host a 4–6 child literacy class in your home. One parent typically coordinates the group and location.
Flexible scheduling and age-appropriate themes
Classes are tailored to the group’s availability and literacy level — perfect for working parents and playgroups.

Let's Talk Literacy!

Let’s Talk Literacy!

We’d love to tell you more about Leap into Literacy and how it can work in your home or school.

Whether you're a parent organizing a small group or a preschool director exploring new programming, we’re here to help.

📬 Just fill out the message form and let’s start the conversation — we’d love to hear from you!