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Boost Reading School-Wide in 6 weeks

ESSA‑approved program that turns 3 × 20 min weekly practice
into measurable fluency & comprehension gains.

The BuddyBooks Boost™

Research shows that just 1 hour of practice per week leads to dramatic improvements

Students who practice reading with BuddyBooks show significant improvements in:

Fluency

Increased reading speed and accuracy

Comprehension

Better understanding of text

Vocabulary

Expanded word knowledge

Week 1-2

Initial Progress

Students begin to show improved confidence in reading aloud. The alternating reading pattern helps them develop better pacing and pronunciation.

Week 3-4

Noticeable Improvement

Teachers report seeing significant progress in reading fluency. Students start self-correcting mistakes and showing better comprehension.

Week 5-6

Remarkable Results

By this stage, most students show a dramatic improvement in their reading skills. They're more confident, fluent, and enjoy reading more than ever before.

Teacher Testimonial

"I've seen a tremendous change in the 4th and 5th graders in reading".

"The kids are engaged in their reading and improving."

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"It helps them pronounce words as they discover the joy of reading."​

65%

of students make significant gains within the first month

2x

faster reading progress compared to traditional methods

94%

faster reading progress compared to traditional methods

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How BuddyBooks Works

1

Choose Your Book

Select from hundreds of books for readers in grades 2-12+, from fun short stories to popular classics.

2

Buddy-Reading™

Each student and the computer alternate reading sentences. They read when it's their turn and listen when it's Buddy's turn.

3

AI Analysis

Our AI analyzes each student'soral reading, identifies areas for improvement, and provides personalized feedback.

Why BuddyBooks Is Uniquely Effective

Active Engagement

Unlike passive audiobooks or traditional reading methods, BuddyBooks actively engages each student in the reading process. They're not just listening—they're participating in a dynamic reading experience.

Personalized Learning

BuddyBooks adapts to each student's reading level and interests, ensuring they're challenged but not overwhelmed. The system learns from each session to provide increasingly tailored support.

Immediate Feedback

Our AI provides real-time feedback on pronunciation, fluency, and comprehension, helping each student correct mistakes as they happen rather than reinforcing incorrect reading patterns.

Confidence Building

By alternating between reading and listening, students experience micro-successes that build confidence. This positive reinforcement creates a virtuous cycle of improvement.

The Science Behind BuddyBooks

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Research-Backed Methodology

BuddyBooks is built on proven educational principles and cognitive science research. Our approach combines elements of guided reading, interactive learning, and immediate feedback—all shown to significantly improve reading skills.

The alternating reading pattern (the student reads, then listens) creates a powerful learning loop that reinforces correct pronunciation, builds vocabulary, and improves comprehension.

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"4th and 5th grades now want to read with BuddyBooks"

- Travis Conway, Edna Runner Tutorial Center

See BuddyBooks in Action

How BuddyBooks Works

Watch how your students interacts with BuddyBooks and see the reading improvement process in action.

Teacher Dashboard Tutorial

Learn how to track each student's progress and access detailed reading analytics.

Product Features in Action

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Teacher Dashboard - Track Progress

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Interactive Reading Interface

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Extensive Book Library

Key Features

Active Independent Practice

Your students actively participate as they independently read with "Buddy", alternating between reading and listening.

Teacher Dashboard

Track all your students' progress with detailed insights into their reading time and improvement areas.

BuddyBooks Boost

See amazing progress in the first 6 weeks through micro-successes that build confidence and resilience.

AI-Powered Analysis

Advanced AI analyzes each student's oral reading, providing personalized help where they need it most.

Review Mode

Daily review of challenging passages helps each student correct mistakes and improve their reading skills.

Extensive Library

Access hundreds of books for readers in grades 2-12+, from fun short stories to popular classics.

What Parents and Children Say

"His teachers say that now he raises his hand to read (aloud) in class."

-Lilia, mom of a middle school boy

"My son had some problems pronouncing R's and T's ... and so we got this program and his speech has improved tremendously."

- Josh, dad of a 9 year old

"In the school year I wasn't really a good reader that time, but now once I started doing BuddyBooks I feel like it helped me a lot."

- 3rd and 4th grade students who failed end-of-year reading tests

"He went from him reading at 1st grade level to 3rd grade by the time he was done."

- Latosha, mom of 10 year old

"Reading for my 11 year old was a struggle, and that's why BuddyBooks is so amazing."

- Stefanie, mom of a 5th grader

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"By using BuddyBooks, I moved from 3rd grade reading level to 6th-8th grade level books."

- Boy in 5th grade

Video Tutorials

Getting Started with BuddyBooks

Learn how to set up your account and get your students started with BuddyBooks.

Understanding the Teacher Dashboard

A detailed walkthrough of many features available in your teacher dashboard.

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