BUILD is an early intervention program designed for Kindergarten and 1st grade students who are at risk for reading difficulties.
It focuses on building a strong foundation in early literacy skills before gaps become long-term struggles.
BUILD can only be taught by a CALT who is trained in Take Flight.
BUILD is proactive, not reactive. Instead of waiting for failure, we step in early to prevent it.
Your child will receive:
Explicit phonics instruction
Hands-on, multisensory learning
Small group support
Immediate feedback and correction
BUILD focuses on the building blocks of reading, including:
Letter names and sounds
Phonemic awareness (hearing and manipulating sounds)
Early decoding (reading simple words)
Beginning spelling
Print awareness
Lessons are short, engaging, and structured:
Sound and letter review
New skill introduction
Practice through games and activities
Reading and writing practice
Early intervention helps:
Prevent reading failure
Build confidence early
Set the stage for long-term success
Kindergarten and 1st grade students
Students struggling with letters/sounds
Students who need a strong reading foundation
Students in BUILD:
Learn to read earlier and more confidently
Avoid falling behind
Develop strong foundational skills
At SHLA, we believe early support changes everything.
Your child will receive:
Early intervention from a trained specialist
Multisensory, engaging instruction
Small group attention for faster growth
A strong foundation before gaps grow
We step in early so your child can thrive, not fall behind.