Right for your child if

Is this the right course?

  • They have not started letter sounds, or are still learning them.
  • They are at the learning sounds stage, whether they are just starting or filling gaps.
  • You can practice together for about 5 minutes a day.

No teaching experience required. Every lesson tells you exactly what to say, and what to do when your child gets stuck.

Where this sits on the path

Learning soundsThis course
Blending wordsNext
Advanced readingLater
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What is inside

Every sound, in the order that makes them click.

01

How to get started · 5 lessonsFree preview

Pronounce every sound correctly, assess where your child is, and know when letter names come in.

How to Pronounce the Sounds · 2 min · no email needed

02

How to teach letter sounds · 3 lessons

The simple review, teach, expose method that meets your child exactly where they are.

03

How to make your lesson fun · 3 lessons

Activities matched to how well your child knows each sound, so practice feels like play.

04

How to keep your child engaged · 5 lessons

The four-step routine that keeps a two year old coming back to the table.

05

How to get your child reading · 3 lessons

A preview of blending, so you know exactly what comes after sounds.

06

Bonus lessons

Watch three real families teach full lessons, plus pronunciation guides you can follow along with.

Short on purpose. Most lessons run 2 to 8 minutes, and the whole course is about 1 hour 25 minutes. Watch a lesson during naptime, then teach for 5 minutes a day.

Your login arrives by email within minutes of checkout. Watch on a phone, tablet, or computer.

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What ships with it

  • ABC Sound Flashcards
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  • Double-sided whiteboard

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Spencer Russell

Spencer Russell taught hundreds of children to read as a K-1 teacher, then built this course for his own son.

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Questions parents ask us.

Your login details arrive by email within minutes of checkout. Watch on a phone, tablet, or computer, whenever it suits your day. Nothing ships.

The whole course is about 1 hour 25 minutes of video, in lessons of 2 to 10 minutes, and teaching is about 5 minutes a day. Most families watch a lesson during nap time and practice at breakfast. Results vary from child to child.

Yes. Buy once, keep it for as long as you need it, including for younger siblings later.

No. The lessons show you exactly what to say and do, one small step at a time. Most parents tell us the routine feels natural within the first week.

Every order is covered by a 30-day money back guarantee. If it is not working for your family, write to support@toddlersread.com within 30 days and we will make it right.