Studies Related to Reading learning problems current as of Thursday, March 26, 2026

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Little Learners Lab

Looking For:
Children 3–5 years of age (must not have started Kindergarten)

Compensation:
Up to $50 in e-gift cards and five high-quality children’s books to keep

Measuring Math

Looking For:
Typically developing children between 5 and 18 years of age; No diagnosis of hearing disorders; Normal or corrected-to-normal vision; English spoken from birth, but not necessarily the child's only language

Compensation:
$20 per hour. Participants will be emailed an electronic gift card, with the amount being relative to the time your session takes. Your child may be offered a small prize for participating.

Phonological Awareness

Looking For:
Rising first graders and second graders

Compensation:
Children's book; Travel compensation to VUMC

Segmenting Words with Blends

Looking For:
Children who have completed Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade that are having difficulty learning to read or spell

Compensation:
Yes