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Help Your Child Learn to Read Through Play


No apps. No screens. No teaching experience required. Just fun that actually works.



Ages 3–6+

Phonics-based

Learn through play

Award-winning program

Help Your Child Learn to Read Through Play


No apps. No screens. No teaching experience required. The Reading Skill Set builds real reading skills through play — a phonics-based program that motivates your child to read, one "aha!" moment at a time.

Ages 3–6+

Phonics-based

Learn through play

Award-winning program

A FRESH APPROACH TO READING

How the Reading Skill Set Works

1

Learn Through Play

Hands-on play materials teach phonics skills — matching sounds to letters, building words, and developing phonemic awareness.

2

Review & Learn

Your child reviews skills before reading with guided activities that reinforce what they've learned and build fluency.

3

Read With Confidence

Your child puts it all together — reading real books on their own. Confidence growing one "aha!" at a time.

A FRESH APPROACH TO READING

How the Reading Skill Set Works

1

Learn Through Play

Hands-on play materials teach phonics skills — matching sounds to letters, building words, and developing phonemic awareness.

2

Review & Learn

Your child reviews skills before reading with guided activities that reinforce what they've learned and build fluency.

3

Read With Confidence

Your child puts it all together — reading real books on their own. Confidence growing one "aha!" at a time.

WHERE TO START

Choose the Right Part for Your Child

The Reading Skill Set grows with your child. Start with the part that matches where they are now, then move forward as their confidence builds.

Part 1: Sounds to Reading

Best place to start for: children who are just beginning to learn letter sounds, matching sounds to letters, and blending simple sounds together. Start here if your child is early in their reading journey and benefits from playful, foundational practice.

Part 2: Words to Sentences

Best place to start for: children who already know many letter sounds and are ready to build words, recognize patterns, and begin reading short sentences. Start here if your child has some reading basics in place and is ready for the next step without jumping too far ahead.

Part 3: Stories to Chapter Books

Best place to start for: children who can already read simple words or sentences and are ready to grow fluency, stamina, and comprehension through connected reading. Start here if your child is already reading at a basic level and is ready to build toward reading full stories more independently.

Not sure which part fits best? Most families do best starting with the part that feels comfortably achievable, so your child builds momentum and confidence right away.

WHERE TO START

Choose the Right Part for Your Child

The Reading Skill Set grows with your child. Start with the part that matches where they are now, then move forward as their confidence builds.

Part 1: Sounds to Reading

Best place to start for: children who are just beginning to learn letter sounds, matching sounds to letters, and blending simple sounds together. Start here if your child is early in their reading journey and benefits from playful, foundational practice.

Part 2: Words to Sentences

Best place to start for: children who already know many letter sounds and are ready to build words, recognize patterns, and begin reading short sentences. Start here if your child has some reading basics in place and is ready for the next step without jumping too far ahead.

Part 3: Stories to Chapter Books

Best place to start for: children who can already read simple words or sentences and are ready to grow fluency, stamina, and comprehension through connected reading. Start here if your child is already reading at a basic level and is ready to build toward reading full stories more independently.

Not sure which part fits best? Most families do best starting with the part that feels comfortably achievable, so your child builds momentum and confidence right away.

WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

Real Families. Real Results.

"I was shocked at how long she wanted to sit and 'play' with the materials. She was very attentive and motivated."

— Bobbi M., Phoenix, AZ

"For once, I didn't feel 'lost' teaching my son how to read."

— Amanda S., Cuyahoga Falls, OH

"It didn't feel like schoolwork - it felt fun! He was not frustrated, even on tasks he hasn't yet mastered."

— Chelsey B. , East Islip, NY

WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

Real Families. Real Results.

"I was shocked at how long she wanted to sit and 'play' with the materials. She was very attentive and motivated."

— Bobbi M., Phoenix, AZ

"For once, I didn't feel 'lost' teaching my son how to read."

— Amanda S., Cuyahoga Falls, OH

"It didn't feel like schoolwork - it felt fun! He was not frustrated, even on tasks he hasn't yet mastered."

— Chelsey B. , East Islip, NY

WHY THE READING SKILL SET

This Didn't Exist When We Were Kids

The Reading Skill Set builds real reading skills through play. It's a phonics-based program designed by child development experts, so you don't have to sacrifice play to help your child develop early literacy skills at home.

Screen-free learning — Tactile, hands-on materials your child can touch and explore

Expert-designed curriculum — Built by reading specialists and child development researchers

No teaching experience required — Parent-friendly guides walk you through every step

Builds real confidence — Your child reads actual books, growing one small victory at a time

WHY THE READING SKILL SET

This Didn't Exist When We Were Kids

The Reading Skill Set builds real reading skills through play. It's a phonics-based program designed by child development experts, so you don't have to sacrifice play to help your child develop early literacy skills at home.

Screen-free learning — Tactile, hands-on materials your child can touch and explore

Expert-designed curriculum — Built by reading specialists and child development researchers

No teaching experience required — Parent-friendly guides walk you through every step

Builds real confidence — Your child reads actual books, growing one small victory at a time

THE SCIENCE BEHIND IT

Research-Backed. Expert-Designed.

Phonics-Based Approach

Grounded in the science of reading, teaching children to decode words through systematic phonics instruction.

Reading Advisory Board

Developed alongside a dedicated Reading Advisory Board of literacy researchers and educators.

Progressive Learning

A 3-part program that grows with your child — from letter sounds to reading full books independently.

THE SCIENCE BEHIND IT

Research-Backed. Expert-Designed.

Phonics-Based Approach

Grounded in the science of reading, teaching children to decode words through systematic phonics instruction.

Reading Advisory Board

Developed alongside a dedicated Reading Advisory Board of literacy researchers and educators.

Progressive Learning

A 3-part program that grows with your child — from letter sounds to reading full books independently.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Help Your Child Start Reading?

Every big milestone starts with small, simple moments. Give your child the tools to build reading confidence — one playful step at a time.

Ready to Help Your Child Start Reading?

Every big milestone starts with small, simple moments. Give your child the tools to build reading confidence — one playful step at a time.