“If your child is in Kindergarten or First Grade, here’s exactly how to know they’re on track.”

 “In kindergarten, children should be mastering letter names, recognizing basic letter sounds (phonics), and beginning to blend those sounds into simple words. If your child is struggling to identify letters or isn’t showing interest in ‘playing’ with sounds, it’s a great time to introduce foundational tools like our Reading Success Bundle.”

“Absolutely. You don’t need a teaching degree to build literacy. Success comes from consistent, parent-led activities like phonemic awareness games and daily reading. Our Reading Toolkit is designed specifically to give non-trained parents the exact video guidance and testing tools needed to bridge the gap between home and school.”

• “This is often called the ‘Third Grade Wall.’ Before third grade, children are ‘learning to read.’ After third grade, they are ‘reading to learn.’ Missing early fundamentals in kindergarten and first grade can make future subjects like science and social studies much harder. Early intervention now ensures they stay on track for long-term academic success.”

• “I don’t know if my child is behind.”

• “The school report doesn’t make sense.”

• “I’m scared my child will struggle forever.”

• “I don’t know what to practice at home.

You’re not alone — and you’re in the right place.

Kindergarten Reading Year

• Aug–Sept: Letter sounds

• Oct–Nov: Blending

• Dec–Jan: CVC words

• Feb–Mar: Sight words

• Apr–May: Fluency

First Grade Reading Year

• Aug–Sept: Review sounds

• Oct–Dec: Digraphs & blends

• Jan–Feb: Long vowels

• Mar–Apr: Fluency

• May: Comprehension

Why Tracking Matters

• Reading skills build fast

• Gaps widen quickly

• Weekly checks prevent falling behind

• Tracking gives parents confidence and clarity

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