online english lessons for kids
Online English & Literacy Enrichment for Children
Explore online American English lessons, literature tutoring, and reading & phonics instruction for children, alongside thoughtfully designed homeschool enrichment resources.
Through quality children's literature, nature, and meaningful conversation, Garden & Ivy Studio helps children grow in language, literacy, and confidence.
About Me
Your online English tutor for kids, ages 4–10
Hello, I’m Katie.
I believe children learn best when they have wonderful books to read, interesting things to talk about, and opportunities to explore the world around them.
I hold a Master of Arts in Teaching from The University of Southern Mississippi and am a Mississippi licensed educator with endorsements in English, Library Media, and Gifted Education. My experience as a school librarian and online English teacher has shaped my approach to teaching and deepened my appreciation for the role that stories, conversation, and meaningful experiences play in language development.
I’ve seen how great books spark curiosity, how thoughtful questions encourage deeper thinking, and how giving children time to express their ideas builds confidence.
As a homeschool mom, I also understand the value of learning that leaves room for curiosity, imagination, nature, and good books. I created Garden & Ivy Studio to bring these elements together through personalized online lessons and thoughtfully designed homeschool enrichment resources.
My goal is simple: to help children become thoughtful readers, careful observers, and confident speakers while nurturing a genuine enjoyment of learning and observation of Creation.
That’s the heart of Garden & Ivy Studio.
Four Ways to Learn with Garden & Ivy
Three personalized teaching services and a growing collection of thoughtfully created homeschool resources—all grounded in meaningful learning, real books, thoughtful conversation, and a child-first approach.
Garden & Ivy Resources
Thoughtfully designed homeschool enrichment resources inspired by living books, nature study, narration, art, geography, and history. Charlotte Mason–influenced materials that families can adapt to their children's ages, abilities, and interests—with flexibility to use as much or as little as they wish.
Who Garden & Ivy Is For
Garden & Ivy Studio offers personalized online English lessons for kids with different learning needs and backgrounds.
Homeschool students seeking literacy enrichment through quality children's literature
Young English learners who want to build American English vocabulary, comprehension, and speaking confidence
Beginning readers who need individualized phonics instruction
Parents who are looking for supplemental literary resources
★★★★★
“Ms. Katie is a warm, kind, and interesting teacher! I appreciate her help in class! She's my favorite, and I love her.”
— Emma, age 7
