Lil’ Fits
Lil' Fits · Fit Learning Nashville · Brentwood, TN & Online
Lil' Fits is Fit Learning Nashville's one-on-one school readiness program for children in pre-K through 1st grade. In fast-paced, fun sessions, young learners build the early reading, early math, language and listening skills that set them up for success in kindergarten and beyond. Across Fit Learning, Lil' Fits students gain an average of 30 percentile ranks in both early literacy and early numeracy in 40 hours.
Lil' Fits at a glance
- What it is: One-on-one, evidence-based school readiness instruction for young learners.
- Who it's for: Children in pre-K, kindergarten and 1st grade, whether they're getting ready for school, falling behind, or ready to get ahead.
- Skills covered: Letter names and sounds, early reading, counting, numbers and patterns, listening comprehension, following directions, language, early math concepts and penmanship.
- How it feels: Short, fast-paced, game-like activities with lots of praise, personal bests and rewards.
- Average results: +30 percentile ranks in both early literacy and early numeracy, and 1 year of growth in as little as 40 hours.
- Where: 104 E Park Dr, Suite 208, Brentwood, TN 37027, serving Nashville, Franklin and Middle Tennessee, plus online sessions.
- Led by: Corinne Gist, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Owner & Director of Fit Learning Nashville.
Why does school readiness matter?
The skills children bring to kindergarten, like knowing letter sounds, counting, following directions and listening to a story, are the foundation for everything they'll learn in elementary school. Children who start with strong foundations tend to keep up more easily. Children who start behind often stay behind as the work builds.
Early gaps are also the easiest to close. A few focused months at age four or five can prevent years of struggle later.
How Lil' Fits works
Every child starts with an early learning assessment that shows exactly which readiness skills are solid and which need work. Your child then works one-on-one with a certified learning coach on a program built just for them.
Sessions move quickly between short, playful activities, so young children stay engaged. Each skill is practiced until it is fluent: quick, accurate and easy. Progress is measured every session and compared with national norms, so you always know how your child is doing.
Is Lil' Fits right for my child?
Families often reach out when they notice one or more of these:
Early Reading
- Doesn't know most letter names or sounds yet
- Struggles to sound out short words
- Has trouble rhyming or hearing sounds in words
Early Math
- Counting or number recognition is shaky
- Unsure which group has more or less
- Has trouble with patterns or sequences
Listening & Language
- Has trouble following multi-step directions
- Struggles to answer who, what, where and why questions
- Limited vocabulary for their age
Classroom Readiness
- Preschool or kindergarten teacher has raised concerns
- Hard time paying attention or sitting for a task
- You want a strong start before kindergarten
What does Lil' Fits teach?
Early Reading
Letter names and sounds, matching upper- and lowercase letters, and first steps in sounding out words.
Early Math
Counting, number identification, patterns, and comparing quantities (more/less, bigger/smaller).
Listening & Comprehension
Understanding stories and answering who, what, when, where and why questions.
Following Directions
Single- and multi-step instructions, the skill that makes classroom learning possible.
Language & Reasoning
Naming, categories, sequencing, comparisons and perspective-taking: the early thinking skills behind later comprehension.
Penmanship
Fine motor skills and forming letters and numbers correctly from the start.
When your child finishes Lil' Fits, they can move into Fit Reading and Fit Math starting in 1st grade, or Fit Logic for reasoning and comprehension.
How is Lil' Fits different from preschool tutoring or enrichment classes?
| Typical enrichment or group classes | Lil' Fits | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Small groups | Always one-on-one with a certified learning coach |
| Starting point | Same activities for every child | An early learning assessment and a program built for your child |
| Goal | Exposure to new activities | Fluency: skills that are quick, accurate and lasting |
| Progress tracking | Informal observations | Measured every session, with national norm comparisons |
What results does Lil' Fits produce?
Fit Learning measures early learning with Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM), including the Tests of Early Literacy and Tests of Early Numeracy, so you can see how your child compares to peers nationwide.
How do I get started with Lil' Fits in Nashville?
Contact us
Call 629-339-8004 or send us a message to talk with our director or clinical director about your child.
Early learning assessment
We check your child's early reading, math, language and listening skills to see exactly where to start.
Start sessions
Your child begins one-on-one Lil' Fits sessions in Brentwood or online, with a progress report at 25 hours.
Frequently asked questions about Lil' Fits
What is Lil' Fits?
Lil' Fits is a one-on-one, evidence-based school readiness program from Fit Learning for children in pre-K through 1st grade. It builds early reading, early math, language, listening and following-directions skills to fluency. In the Nashville area it is offered by Fit Learning Nashville in Brentwood, TN, and online.
What ages is Lil' Fits for?
Lil' Fits serves children in pre-K, kindergarten and 1st grade. Older students move into Fit Reading and Fit Math (grades 1–12) or Fit Logic (grades K–12).
Can a preschooler really do one-on-one sessions?
Yes. Lil' Fits sessions are built for young children: activities are short and fast-paced, coaches give lots of praise, and children earn rewards for beating their personal bests. Most young learners find it fun.
Will Lil' Fits get my child ready for kindergarten?
Lil' Fits builds the core skills children need for kindergarten, including letter names and sounds, counting and number recognition, listening comprehension, and following directions, and trains them until they are quick and accurate.
My child is already in kindergarten or 1st grade and falling behind. Is it too late?
No. Early gaps are the easiest to close. Lil' Fits starts wherever your child's assessment shows the gaps are and builds up from there.
How quickly will we see results?
Across Fit Learning, Lil' Fits students gain an average of 30 percentile ranks in both early literacy and early numeracy in 40 hours of instruction. Progress is measured every session, so you can see it from the start.
Is Lil' Fits available online?
Yes. Fit Learning Nashville offers Lil' Fits in person at our Brentwood center and through live online sessions. See Online Services.
Where is Fit Learning Nashville located?
We're at 104 E Park Dr, Suite 208, Brentwood, TN 37027, serving families across Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin and Middle Tennessee. Office hours are Monday–Friday 8am–6pm and Saturday 8am–1pm.
About Fit Learning Nashville
Fit Learning Nashville is led by Corinne Gist, Ph.D., BCBA-D, a doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Fit Learning combines evidence-based instruction (precision teaching, fluency training and curriculum-based measurement) with warm, individualized teaching. Our motto: Where the Science of Learning Meets the Art of Teaching.
Ready to learn more?
Phone: 629-339-8004
Email: drcorinne@fitlearningnash.com
Address: 104 E Park Dr, Suite 208, Brentwood, TN 37027
Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm · Sat 8am–1pm