About Reading Tree
Reading Tree is a comprehensive curriculum created by Shelley Rubinstein, an experienced educator passionate about helping children develop strong reading and writing skills. With years of teaching experience and a deep understanding of child development, Shelley has crafted a curriculum that makes learning to read and write engaging, effective, and fun.
The Reading Tree method combines proven teaching techniques with innovative tools to help children master letter formation, develop reading fluency, and build confidence in their writing abilities. Whether you're a parent homeschooling your child, a tutor, or an educator, Reading Tree provides the foundation you need to guide young learners on their literacy journey.
Meet Our Founder
Shelley Rubinstein
40+ Years of Educational Excellence
Shelley Rubinstein brings over four decades of transformative teaching experience to Reading Tree. Her journey began as a Program Advisor for the Federal Childcare Food Program before dedicating her career to revolutionizing how children learn to read and write.
Having taught pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, and worked with students from pre-kindergarten through post high school, Shelley has developed proven methods that help ALL students overcome reading challenges. Her expertise spans:
- Brain-Based Education and Gifted & Talented strategies
- Directional handwriting instruction that transforms reading ability
- Master's level expertise in educational methodology
- Success with 100% of students in removing letter writing confusion
Shelley discovered that 40% of struggling readers face challenges due to letter formation issues. Her innovative "Treetop, Midline, Ground, and Roots" system has helped thousands of students achieve remarkable progress in both reading and writing.
Read Her Full StoryCurriculum Features
Logical Letter Formation
Learn to write with a systematic approach that makes letter formation natural and easy to remember.
Guided Learning
Stars, numbers, and arrows guide children through each letter, making practice clear and effective.
Comprehensive Worksheets
Printable worksheets for both letters and numbers provide ample practice for developing strong handwriting skills.
Customizable Materials
Create personalized worksheets tailored to your child's needs and learning pace.
Exportable PDFs
Generate and print professional-quality worksheets and workbooks for offline use.
Interactive Videos
Access engaging curriculum videos that bring lessons to life and support independent learning.
What Parents Say
"As a homeschool mom of five boys, Ms. Shelley has been an incredible support on our schooling journey. She makes learning truly fun and has earned the title of "favorite teacher" among our boys. I have been amazed by how beautifully she has taught my children to write and how quickly their reading has improved under her care. The way she teaches letters, phonograms, and the rhythms of writing makes everything stick in their memory—it's amazing. Best of all, she thoughtfully weaves a biblical worldview into every subject, helping my children not only learn well, but also grasp the things that truly matter."
- Katelyn Edwards
"I am so beyond thankful for our teacher, Mrs. Shelley. We have never done homeschool, this is our first year and we could not be more grateful for our current set up, the curriculum she uses and implements and the way she teaches our children! We have kids ranging 4 through 8 in her class. Two of the students are mine, ages 4 and 6. It has been such a gift to not only our children, but also us as parents. They are learning and thriving and genuinely love school and look forward to it. We both are working parents and not having to do research on a bunch of different curricula and trusting what she uses has been the greatest blessing."
- Taylor Dukes
"We are so grateful for everything Miss Shelley has done for our son. He went from lacking confidence in reading and writing to being completely proficient. The curriculum and support has truly helped him excel!"
- Kate Woolsey
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