Thirty years ago, I was a young mother raising two kids. Our favorite pastime was going to our local library and reading children's books. My children excitedly walked down the aisles to pick a wide array of stories, and we read them together for hours. As an immigrant, I knew how difficult English reading and writing could be. I realized the importance of encouraging my children to love reading and writing at a young age. I wanted to help my children to start developing their writing skills so that they could get ahead academically for the future.

One day, a thought came to me to develop writing assignments based on each book. I started creating assignments based on the books that we read together. My children, especially my daughter who was in second grade at the time, completed the assignments I had created. The result was a better understanding of the book and a higher ability to read and write because the writing assignment was tailored to the book. I realized I was onto something.

Having then accumulated about fifty assignments, I had an idea to try the program with other children. I rented a small room in our church and set up a temporary center. On the first day, eight students came. Over the years, SpiderSmart has expanded to help thousands of students, and we are still growing. Now we have centers nationwide.

In the classic children's book Charlotte's Web, Charlotte writes words and phrases on her web that end up saving her friend Wilbur's life. We believe good writing can do that. More importantly, we want to emulate Charlotte's "true and loyal" heart and character in our centers. Just like Charlotte the spider, SpiderSmart centers are warm, caring, and always ready to help. As one SpiderSmart student noted, "It's just different here!"

- Jeannie Jung, President/Founder

We envision a world in which every child is taught to think independently, strive for knowledge, and live intentionally with empathy and caring.

For 30 years, SpiderSmart has promoted a 'whole child' learning philosophy that prepares children to succeed in school and thrive in life. Our curriculum helps students to achieve both of these goals because it is designed to not only maximize academic achievement, but also instill confidence, respect for the greater world, and a lifelong love of learning. Reading is fundamental in learning—which is why our entire curriculum is based on this tenet. We are committed to creating curricula that inspire students to learn and believe that reading and learning go hand-in-hand. With over 4,000 books from a variety of genres in our library, every student can find a book that interests them.

Strive for Knowledge

Hard work not only helps students learn, but it also teaches students how to learn. With a tailorable curriculum and small teacher-to-student ratios, we are able to teach students strategies that are most beneficial for their style of learning. At SpiderSmart, we don't just teach; we mentor students in learning how to learn.

Independent Thinkers

We teach students to understand concepts from the inside out. SpiderSmart students don't just study concepts; they apply them through real-world examples, critical essays, and in-depth discussions with teachers. They work through complex information until it truly makes sense. We help students think independently, critically, and deeply about everything they learn at SpiderSmart, making them stronger students and better prepared in life.

Empathy & Understanding

Reading stimulates imagination and fosters curiosity about a variety of experiences. Through reading, students become more empathetic toward characters' unique struggles. Students learn to care for people and the world around them because they are moved by every book they read. Lifelong learners understand, empathize, and connect with a global world.

All Students are Unique and Their Differences Should Be Embraced

Ethos

We believe the scale for success varies for every child. We foster autonomy and a strong work ethic in our students. By developing a skill set that goes beyond short-term goals, we build academic confidence that will be applicable to students' future tasks, assignments, and, more importantly, their life experiences.

Culture

Every center is warm and designed to make students feel comfortable while learning. Our classrooms are equipped with computers for our students and a library of more than 4,000 available books. SpiderSmart centers are safe spaces where any student, at any level, can grow into a confident learner.

Pedagogy

At SpiderSmart, our teachers go beyond tutoring. They build upon strengths, help overcome weaknesses, and, above all, instill a sense of intellectual independence in our students. With an emphasis on planning, organization, and critical thinking, our teachers guide students to discover the inspiration that will spark their education.

Own a Franchise

Open a SpiderSmart Learning Center in Your Community!

A Unique Opportunity

If you have a passion for education, desire a flexible work schedule, and are looking for a rewarding life experience, then take some time to explore the countless benefits of joining our SpiderSmart family.

Owning your own SpiderSmart Learning Center is truly a unique opportunity. Not only will you experience the financial success of operating your own business, but you'll also reap the rich rewards of improving the educational community around you!

Our program is one of a kind: unique pedagogy and creative curricula set SpiderSmart apart from all other learning centers. Our approach is individualized in every sense. As one of our parents put it, "It's just different here."

Stand bright against our nation's learning landscape by enriching the academic world around you.

What We Believe

For more than 20 years, our core belief has been that reading and writing form the holistic foundation that leads to success. Reading is the basis of all learning. Writing is the skill of expressing opinions, providing critical analysis, and interpreting information. Reading and writing are interdependent, and should not be taught separately. In turn, students understand what they have read better through writing and feedback. Students learn to write better by reading. There is no question that connecting reading and writing makes learning more meaningful.

The journey to success starts with books. SpiderSmart motivates students to treat reading as an adventure. With SpiderSmart, students learn to express, analyze and interpret what they've read in writing. Our teachers recognize the individual needs of our students, and thoroughly understand that each child faces different challenges and possesses different skills. As a result, our teachers are ready to provide the personalized support necessary to help students reach their highest level of academic excellence.

Ready for Success

Supporting your venture is our priority. A licensee receives full training on the use of our curriculum and software. In addition, if the licensee wishes, we assist on the basics of center management including hiring teachers and scheduling students.

The best of two worlds is combined with contemporary technology and effective one-on-one instruction. Our interactive software and website form the core of each center, allowing students to write and revise within the center as well as at home. Organizing all the necessary educational resources is simple with our state-of-the-art programs. Managers and teachers teach with ease, and students enjoy completing assignments in an engaging manner.

Furthermore, new centers are equipped with all the assignments you'll ever need to offer our outstanding Reading & Writing, Math, and SAT programs. Let us research the educational and literary trends. SpiderSmart is devoted to constantly developing new material to match the interests of our nation's youth and schools. You can instead focus on what matters most: your students, your families, and your business operations.

A Shared Experience

Your success will surely transcend your highest expectations. There is nothing more inspiring than the prospect of encouraging and ensuring achievement for a diverse body of students.