Ponderosa Pine Literacy
Ponderosa Pine Literacy offers research-based reading support through multisensory tutoring, literacy resources, and professional learning. Built by an experienced reading educator, everything here is designed to make learning to read accessible, engaging, and effective for every learner.
Our Services
We offer research-based literacy support through digital resources, tutoring, consultations, courses, and professional development—designed to meet learners, families, and educators where they are.
Digital Downloads
Browse a growing collection of high-quality literacy resources designed to support effective instruction at home or in the classroom.
Consultation Services
Schedule a one-on-one consultation to clarify goals, get expert guidance, and create a plan that supports meaningful literacy growth.
Private Tutoring
Personalized reading instruction tailored to each learner, using multisensory, evidence-based strategies to build confident readers.
Blog & Podcast
Explore practical tips, insights, and conversations around literacy, education, and effective teaching practices.
Community Engagement
Connect with families and educators in a supportive community focused on learning, sharing, and growing together.
Hi! I’m Amanda Stabenow M.Ed:)
Hi! I’m Amanda—the educator behind Ponderosa Pine Literacy 🌲
I hold a Master’s degree in Elementary Education with a reading emphasis and have spent years teaching and supporting learners across elementary grade levels. My passion lies in helping students truly understand how reading works through clear, structured, and multisensory instruction rooted in the Science of Reading.
I started Ponderosa Pine Literacy after seeing too many capable learners struggle—not because they weren’t smart, but because they hadn’t been given the right tools. I wanted to create a space where families, homeschoolers, and educators could access practical, effective literacy support without overwhelm, guesswork, or one-size-fits-all solutions.
When I’m not teaching or creating literacy resources, you’ll usually find me watercolor painting, making jewelry, sewing, or crocheting—anything creative makes my heart happy. I love mountain biking and hiking with my husband and son, and spending time outdoors whenever possible. At home, I’m kept busy (and entertained) by our donkeys and a very opinionated pug.
At the heart of everything I do is a simple goal: to make learning to read accessible, empowering, and joyful—for kids and the adults who support them..