TIPS: Early Reader Pack
A project in New York, NY by Zach Silverzweig000days
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A reimagined ABCs teaches kids to read easier, faster, & with a lot more joy. Welcome to a Reading World, with a Make/100 Gold Edition
Backers: 124
Average Pledge Per Backer: $42
Funded: $5,266 of $3,500
Dates: Jan 23rd -> Feb 22nd (30 days)
Project By: Zach Silverzweig
Backers: 124
Average Pledge Per Backer: $42
Funded: $5,266 of $3,500
Dates: Jan 23rd -> Feb 22nd (30 days)
Project By: Zach Silverzweig
$5,266
current pledge level
Last Updated: February 22 @ 15:09 -0500 GMT
150%
of goal
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Latest News
Update Pilot Data Shows Tremendous Progress 
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Four weeks ago, we pressed play on this Kickstarter and at the same time kicked off one of the most amazing experiences of my life: the pilot of TIPS in a low-income school in NYC. Every day, for about forty five minutes, I'm "Mr. Zach" teaching a... (Read More)
I'm Glad I Own 2 Laminators
February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We Now Have 5 Pilots Ready to Launch It's been a few days since we last gave an update, so thought we would check in. We're in that soft, middle period of a Kickstarter, but we're not standing still. In fact, we're moving faster than ever. Today,... (Read More)
One Small Step...
February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
After looking at the data more over the weekend, we couldn't be happier about the initial progress from our pilot group. The results are early, but extremely compelling. As a group, the average phonics awareness score improved from just below the... (Read More)
Early Pilot Data is Very Promising
January 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Classroom Pilot of TIPS I spent years as a consultant, where two data points made a great trend. I'm also an entrepreneur testing my own product ("drinking my own champagne"), so there is tremendous bias. All of the data I'm going to share should be... (Read More)
Nearly Missed My Class
January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Today started off a little rocky, because the classroom was completely empty. In some companies, meetings don't start on time. But not at school. It was 3:18, three minutes late. Still silence. I texted a few folks to figure out where the kids were.... (Read More)
Me and My Pet Fish
January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We Made It! You all are awesome. Thanks so much for your support, encouragement, and backing of our project. We know that trying something new with your kids is a risk. We know it takes a lot of trust and hope and courage. We thank you all for... (Read More)
Teaching to Read on Instagram
January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
How to Teach a Kid to Read With Instagram For folks who want to get started right away, TIPSReadingWorld on Instagram is posting our TIPS Letters and sample words every day, three times a day. Each day we introduce one new letter, with a few examples... (Read More)
Quick Pilot Update
January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Pilot Update I should have mentioned in the last update that the pilot of TIPS is not going to include Mondays. It is only four days a week. On Mondays, I go up to the same school and spend time reading with third graders. This has been eye-opening,... (Read More)
Why We Are On Kickstarter
January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Why We Are Here The problem with the literacy crisis in America is that it doesn't affect you directly. Our kids are really likely to be on the right side of the chart above. You are on Kickstarter, which means you probably play board games with... (Read More)
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