When Ayanna first joined Miss Coco’s Reading Club, she didn’t think of herself as a “reader”. Like many children, she found reading difficult, the words didn’t flow, the sentences felt heavy, and confidence was low. But what began as hesitation soon turned into one of the most inspiring success stories our club has seen.
A Nervous Start
Ayanna’s first assessment showed what we often see in children who have quietly fallen behind: she recognised words but struggled to connect them to meaning. She wanted to do well, but reading had become something she feared rather than enjoyed. Her parents joined the programme hoping to rebuild her confidence, not just her reading score.
Building Confidence, One Page at a Time
At Miss Coco’s Reading Club, every child starts with a personalised learning plan built from their assessment. For Ayanna, that meant starting small – phonics games, word-blending exercises, and stories chosen to match her interests. Each week, she began to read a little louder, smile a little more, and believe in herself a little deeper.
The focus wasn’t just on reading skills; it was on confidence and curiosity. We celebrate effort as much as accuracy, because confidence is what keeps children coming back to the page.
When Reading Became Fun
A few months in, something changed. Ayanna began arriving early to sessions, eager to tell Miss Coco what she had read at home. She started recommending books to her classmates and even volunteered to read aloud in front of the group, something she once avoided at all costs.
Her parents noticed the shift too: homework became easier, bedtime reading became something she looked forward to, and her overall performance in school began to rise.
“Watching Ayanna grow throughout her reading journey has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my teaching career. She reminded me that when a child feels supported and celebrated, there’s nothing they can’t achieve. Her progress isn’t just academic, it’s emotional, and that’s what matters most.”
A Message from Miss Coco
The Bigger Picture
Ayanna’s story is one of many at Miss Coco’s Reading Club. Our mission is simple: to make every child believe in their potential to become a confident, capable reader. Through engaging one-on-one and group sessions, children learn that reading isn’t just a school subject, it’s a gateway to imagination, confidence, and opportunity.
📈 98% of parents have reported an increase in their child’s reading confidence within the first month of joining.