Rally Reader - Tutoring

Rally's Story

Hi! I’m Andrea, mother of three, (and this is Izzy). My kids were always busy with sports and friends. Reading felt like a chore, and it got pushed aside. My youngest really struggled. Getting his reading up to grade level wasn’t easy. He and I worked together every day. Eventually he got there and we both learned a ton in process.

We realized that it wasn't just us. MOST kids need reading help. There has to be a better, more efficient, more fun way to deliver it. My experience developing apps led me to the question “is there an app for this?” There wasn’t.

So, we built Rally Reader! We leverage technology to empower kids to interact with the devices they already use in a positive and helpful way. If your child is a reluctant reader, has learning differences, or missed too much school during COVID, give us a try. You'll see real progress in just a few months!

Benefits of Using Rally

Improve Faster

Real-time feedback on oral reading is the #1 way to improve. Rally provides that 24x7, and builds it in to the popular books kids love!

Unlock Magic Words

The 1000 most common words make up 75% of English books. Rally’s Word Wiz game rewards kids for each magic word they learn.

Develop Focus

Setting goals and tracking progress helps kids develop focus.

Build Motivation

Streaks and points motivate kids to practice and establish good reading habits.

Get Notifications

With our timely notifications, you will know exactly when to make your kids feel appreciated for their efforts.

Reduce Stress

Reading aloud to a parent or teacher can make kids feel anxious, which is counterproductive to learning. Reading to Rally is stress-free.

Enjoy Flexibility

Read silently or aloud. All reading counts toward Daily Goal. Kids can even read outdoors. Once a book is downloaded, no Wi-Fi is needed.

Highlighting and Notes

Deciding what to highlight and annotate helps kids think more deeply and develop their own ideas.

Sibs are Free

Share books within your family. Each kid gets their own dashboard and personalized support.

Boost Confidence

With Rally, kids get the real-time support they need to be confident, independent readers.

Expand Vocabulary

Tap any word. Kids get the pronunciation and a definition that matches their grade level. Building vocabulary improves reading comprehension, listening, speaking, and writing skills.

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The Science

Daily Practice Leads to Progress

Students reading as little as 15 minutes per day show notable achievement gains. Rally Reader encourages and rewards streaks to help students develop healthy reading habits.

Even when elementary students read for only 15 minutes a day, they significantly increased their reading abilities, with average and below-average readers showing the greatest gains.

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development 2010
The effects of reading extend into quality of life: High levels of reading proficiency are associated with greater academic, financial, professional, and civic benefits.

To Read or Not To Read, National Endowment for the Arts, 2007
When reading engagement and practice are high for students, their reading performance is also high for all socioeconomic groups.

PISA Reading Study 2001

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Rally Stories

Jen E., Parent

With Rally Reader, our son now looks forward to reading. I smile when I hear the words, "I'm going to go read Mom" as reading was once quite a chore for him, requiring constant nudging. I'm grateful that he's able to use Rally Reader to correct him on difficult words while reading on his own.
Jenny, Teacher, 5th grade

We’ve been waiting for an app like this. It is really helpful to know what our students have done and who needs help.
Aiden, 6th grade

Now I can read in my room and without my mom correcting every word.
Emma, 6th grade

I can see my progress!
Sarah , Educator, Director of Curriculum and Instruction

I love the look of the app and the ease of navigation. I especially love the Dashboard data, which allows teachers and parents to monitor student’s usage! I believe it’s a great tool for students to increase self-monitoring as they read as well as increase their fluency, rate and accuracy.
Caren, Parent

Our 7th grader recently started using Rally Reader. She loves it. She will never read out loud for me and she is reading out loud every day with Rally. Thanks for making such a delightful product.
Gabe, 5th Grade Teacher

"I use Rally Reader daily in my classroom and the student love it! It's interactive, user-friendly, and gives my students a variety of books to read. All students are excelling using this program but especially my second language learners who get a chance to work at their own pace. Their confidence alone has increased exponentially and that cannot be quantified in any data! Finally, the tech support is immediate. As a teacher, I really like that when there is any issue the CEO is accessible to resolve it and tells her engineers. Thank you for allowing my students to pilot this program!" - Gabe A, 5th Grade Teacher
Nancy B, Elementary School Principal

"I use Rally Reader daily in my classroom and the student love it! It's interactive, user-friendly, and gives my students a variety of books to read. All students are excelling using this program but especially my second language learners who get a chance to work at their own pace. Their confidence alone has increased exponentially and that cannot be quantified in any data! Finally, the tech support is immediate. As a teacher, I really like that when there is any issue the CEO is accessible to resolve it and tells her engineers. Thank you for allowing my students to pilot this program!" Gabriel S. Alegre, 5th Grade Teacher "As a long time principal who has worked in mainly low socioeconomic schools, I cannot get enough of Rally Reader! I wanted to use an app that gave kids access to real books and build a positive association with reading. Oftentimes, when a student is behind grade level, they are given kid like apps and materials that make them feel deficient. Rally Reader gives students grade level books that are of high interest and builds their reader profile. Our students receive credit for persistence and get acknowledgement as word wizards. They now read for pleasure! It's been exciting to see individual students or a whole class read thousands of minutes!”
Pam, Parent

My daughter and I stopped fighting about reading! She reads on her own, in her room, and I know she is getting the practice she needs.

Tutoring FAQ’s

How do the two FREE Sessions work?

For a limited time, we are offering two private tutoring sessions and $20 book credit - for free. No credit card required. It is a $100 value. Enjoy!

Who are Rally Reader tutors?

Rally Reader educators are hand-picked for their classroom experience, literacy training, encouraging teaching style, and ability to make learning fun! Every Rally Reader tutor is an expert teacher with at least five years of classroom experience. We can all remember a favorite teacher, someone who sparked our interest in learning and made school fun! Those are our people.

Where do tutoring sessions take place?

Tutoring sessions take place within the Rally Reader app on your iPhone or iPad. Open your Rally App > Education* > Start Session.

*Please make sure your child is logged in to their own account (not yours.) Education > User icon or avatar (upper right corner) > Select user being tutored.

Do I need to attend every session with my child?

No, the tutoring sessions do not require parent or caregiver participation for children to attend. However, you are welcome to sit in if you wish.

What happens after my two free sessions?

At any time after your child's first or second free session, you can sign up for a monthly tutoring subscription. Rally tutoring subscriptions cost $180/month, and include 4 private sessions and a $20 book credit.

How do I buy a tutoring subscription?

Open the Rally Reader App > Education> User icon or avatar (upper right corner) > Select user being tutored > Purchase & Schedule.

How do I schedule tutoring sessions?

Open the Rally Reader App > Education> User icon or avatar (upper right corner) > Select user being tutored > Schedule.

How long is a tutoring session?

Tutoring sessions are 24 minutes long. We make them fun, but we are also highly efficient. Data from the Rally Reader app enables our educators to focus time on the specific areas that provide the most benefit each child.

Can I buy just one or two tutoring sessions?

Yes! Customers with paid monthly tutoring subscription, can buy any number of additional sessions.

Open the Rally Reader App > Education> User icon or avatar (upper right corner) > Select user being tutored > (scroll down) Purchase extra sessions.

How do I know how many sessions my child needs?

We recommend scheduling at least 1 session per week. Kids who struggle with reading or who need additional support to read regularly may benefit from 2 sessions per week.

Do I need the Rally Reader app to do tutoring?

Yes! All tutoring sessions take place in the app, and the Rally Reader app captures information about your child’s reading that helps ensure the tutoring sessions are best tailored to their needs.

Does my child get the same tutor every time?

Yes, your child will have the same tutor for each session. (Exceptions may be made if a tutor is ill.)

What devices can I use?

We support iPads running iOS 11 or later. While an iPhone can be used, the larger screen size of the iPad provides a better experience for kids.

The Rally Reading app must be installed on the device and your child will need to be signed into their Rally account to complete their tutoring sessions.

Do I need an internet connection?

Tutoring sessions require an internet connection or data plan that supports video conferencing.

Can I cancel a subscription?

Yes. We hope Rally Reader is right for your child. If it isn't, you are free to cancel anytime. Rally Reader App > Education> User icon or avatar (upper right corner) > Select parent account > Subscription (upper left corner) > Manage Subscriptions > Cancel

We help kids become confident,

independent readers.

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Rally's Story

What’s included in the Offer

Benefits of Using Rally

Improve Faster

Unlock Magic Words

Develop Focus

Build Motivation

Get Notifications

Reduce Stress

Enjoy Flexibility

Highlighting and Notes

Sibs are Free

Boost Confidence

Expand Vocabulary

Watch a Rally Tutoring Session

How Rally Reader works

The Science

Daily Practice Leads to Progress

Rally Stories

Tutoring FAQ’s

How do the two FREE Sessions work?

Who are Rally Reader tutors?

Where do tutoring sessions take place?

Do I need to attend every session with my child?

What happens after my two free sessions?

How do I buy a tutoring subscription?

How do I schedule tutoring sessions?

How long is a tutoring session?

Can I buy just one or two tutoring sessions?

How do I know how many sessions my child needs?

Do I need the Rally Reader app to do tutoring?

Does my child get the same tutor every time?

What devices can I use?

Do I need an internet connection?

Can I cancel a subscription?

Other questions?

We help kids become confident,

independent readers.

Live. Private Reading Tutoring.

$180/month $0 now. No credit card required.

Our Partners

Let’s find your tutor

Rally's Story

What’s included in the Offer

Benefits of Using Rally

Improve Faster

Unlock Magic Words

Develop Focus

Build Motivation

Get Notifications

Reduce Stress

Enjoy Flexibility

Highlighting and Notes

Sibs are Free

Boost Confidence

Expand Vocabulary

Watch a Rally Tutoring Session

How Rally Reader works

The Science

Daily Practice Leads to Progress

Rally Stories

Tutoring FAQ’s

How do the two FREE Sessions work?

Who are Rally Reader tutors?

Where do tutoring sessions take place?

Do I need to attend every session with my child?

What happens after my two free sessions?

How do I buy a tutoring subscription?

How do I schedule tutoring sessions?

How long is a tutoring session?

Can I buy just one or two tutoring sessions?

How do I know how many sessions my child needs?

Do I need the Rally Reader app to do tutoring?

Does my child get the same tutor every time?

What devices can I use?

Do I need an internet connection?

Can I cancel a subscription?

Other questions?