Children Learning Reading: What the Program Includes and What to Check
Parents who want to help a young child with early reading often look for a structured phonics plan. This post looks at one, Children Learning Reading (affiliate link), based on what the vendor says on its sales page. I have not used it, and I say where that matters.
What it is
A downloadable phonics program for parents. The vendor says it has 32 step-by-step lessons that you teach yourself, with games and stories to go with them.
What the vendor lists
- 32 phonics lessons, with the vendor stating that each takes about 10 minutes.
- Printable lesson sheets and flashcards, so there is little prep.
- Lesson videos showing how the creator teaches the lessons.
- Audio files that demonstrate how to say each letter sound.
- Lesson stories and games matched to each stage.
- A 60-day money-back guarantee, per the vendor.
Who it might suit
- Parents and homeschoolers who want a structured, printable phonics plan.
- Families who prefer to teach at home at their own pace.
- Anyone who wants a low-cost digital download rather than a subscription.
Who may want something else
- Anyone who wants a live tutor or an app with games on a screen. This is a download for parents to teach from.
- Parents of older children who need more advanced material.
- Families who suspect a reading difficulty. Talk to your child's teacher or a specialist as well.
What to check before you pay
- The current price. The vendor's page showed $39, marked down from $129, when I read it. Confirm the price on the order page.
- Upsells. The ClickBank listing mentions additional offers after purchase, so read each order screen.
- The refund terms. The vendor lists a 60-day money-back guarantee; read the order page for the exact terms.
- The reviews on the page. They are the vendor's own and I have not verified them, so treat them as marketing.
- Your time. The lessons only work if you can practise regularly with your child.
My take
Based only on the vendor's own information, this looks like a reasonable option for parents who want a printable, step-by-step phonics program at a low price. Results will depend on your child and how consistently you practise. If you want to see the details yourself, here is the vendor's page (affiliate link).
Disclosure again: I earn a commission if you buy through that link, at no extra cost to you.