FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions About Reading Programs

Is the program easy to use?

Yes! You will find it extremely intuitive to work your way through the program, and each lesson has a sample lesson to show you how it works.

How much do I need to know about phonics to use the program?

You know everything you need to know about phonics to use Teach Your Child to Read. English is a phonetic language, so you use phonics every time you read—whether you were taught that way or not. If you weren’t taught to read with phonics, you will be surprised how easy phonics is as soon as you begin the program. If you’re someone who is well-versed in phonics, you will quickly see how the program offers a strong foundation of phonics for your child.

What if I don’t know how to pronounce the phonetic sounds?

Don’t worry—most people don’t know how to pronounce phonetic sounds individually. The program has an audio component that will pronounce the sounds for you.

Does the program really only take 5 minutes a day? I mean, really?

Yes! Your child’s reading instruction has been broken down into 5-minute micro-lessons in the program. In fact, rather than spending a lot of time on the program, you will find that your child starts applying what they learn in the real world—reading street signs, menus, and ultimately beginner books.

Kids love learning, which often means they get frustrated when the lessons end so quickly. Leaving your child wanting more is a great strategy—they’ll be eager to pick up where you left off in the next lesson!

How will I know if my child is progressing?

Teach Your Child to Read is a 6-Step program. After each step, you will see an easy ‘check’ for readiness to move on to the next step. After completing Step 6 and the two bonus lessons, you’re done! At that point, your child will be ready to go to the library and check out books to read.

Does the program work for preschoolers?

Teach Your Child to Read works great for preschoolers! The lessons are really short, so your child doesn’t need a long attention span. The beauty of starting lessons in preschool is that most children will be confident readers by the time they start first grade. You have plenty of time!

Does the program work for kindergarteners and 1st graders?

What parents love about Teach Your Child to Read is that the lessons are so short, their child doesn’t feel burden by ‘extra work’ after spending the day in school.

The standards for kindergarten are more rigorous than they used to be, so your 5-minute-a-day routine at home will help your child excel in school—in kindergarten and beyond.

And if you start the program at the beginning of 1st grade, your simple, 5-minute-a-day lessons will be like rocket boosters for the instruction your child is getting in school.

Does the program work for older children who are struggling to learn to read?

Often times, yes. If your child is not learning to read with phonics in school, your 5-minute-a-day lessons at home will teach them the ‘keycode’ to phonics they aren’t getting in school. However, if your child continues to struggle after working with the program for a few months, you will want to ask a reading specialist to help you determine whether or not there are other learning issues your child is dealing with.

How does the 7-Day Free Trial work?

As soon as you place your order, your 7-Day free trial begins. Seven days from the moment you place your order, your credit card will be charged. If within that 7-day period you decide the program isn’t right for you, you can cancel the program by choosing ‘cancel’ in the upper right corner of the main menu. If you cancel the program, your card will not be charged.

Why should I teach my child to read?

Parents who teach their children to read find this accomplishment provides a lifelong sense of reward—the heart kind! Because you took charge of your child’s education early on, your child will turn to you as ‘teacher’ in many things—even when they’ve grown and gone.

Teaching your child such a valuable skill is something the two of you will always cherish, and together, you will forever reminisce about this precious time you spend together.

What devices can I use the program on?

Teach Your Child to Read works on desktops, tablets, and laptops. We’re currently working on adding cell phones to this list so that wherever you go, the program goes with you!

How much does it cost? Is it a subscription-based program?

Teach Your Child to Read is not a subscription-based program. For a one-time fee of $69.95, you get forever access to the program.

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