Get this guided, step-by-step phonics program to make learning to read easy and enjoyable for your 3 to 5 year old child.
Learning to read is too important to wing it!
You've got what it takes to help your child learn to read. You just need the structure, resources and guidance to do it without feeling overwhelmed.
IS THIS YOU RIGHT NOW?
✗ Staying up late to sort through all the activity ideas on Pinterest to find something that might work for the next day.
✗ Feeling frustrated when your child spends 30 seconds on the activity that took so long to find and prepare.
✗ Worrying that your child isn't learning fast enough and will fall behind.
✗ Asking Google and strangers in Facebook groups for help and getting conflicting advice.
IMAGINE HOW IT WILL FEEL WHEN ...
✓ You know exactly where your child is at in the learning sequence and when he or she is ready for the next step.
✓ You know what activities to do and how to do them in a way that engages your child and takes only 15 minutes a day.
✓ You have strategies for how to handle things that come up, plus access to a Montessori teacher for guidance and support.
✓ You stop doubting your teaching abilities because you see the progress your child is making.
Hi, I’m Lisa! I'll show you exactly how to teach your child to read in a way that's joyful and child-led.
The #1 reason you’re feeling anxious about teaching your child to read is because it’s something you haven’t done before and you’re unsure of the process.
As a Montessori teacher (AMI), I’ve helped children in preschool and kindergarten learn to read in a way that feels easy and enjoyable.
Now I work with parents who follow my step-by-step phonics program to gently guide their children from pre-reading to early reading. I can be your mentor too!
We're going to focus on one concept at a time and go at your child’s own pace.
Here's how to keep it simple and get set up for success:
- Educate yourself about the 4-step learning sequence from pre-reading to early reading.
- Have fun Montessori activities on hand that appeal every child's need to learn using the senses and movement.
Then you can simply observe your child and try the activities in the relevant step that offer exactly what your child needs right now to get closer to reading.
“It has changed the entire way I look at doing preschool. Before I would switch out activities every week. Now my son is 1) interested in doing the activity and 2) really thinking about what we are doing and trying to figure it out. I get the feeling that with this program more than any other program he really understands that we are working towards learning to read.”
— Clarita K.
I needed a program that gave me step by step guidance in a very streamlined format because teaching a child to read seems sooo difficult ... this program is gold to me.”
— Jessica S.
“Your guidance and encouragement is both helpful and empowering. This should be a real game changer for us! I can tell you put your whole heart into creating this course. I wish I had known better before, but I'm thankful to have this knowledge now and it is really simplifying the process."
— Jennifer W.
INTRODUCING ...
The 5 core modules cover basic AND advanced phonics.
Yes, all 40+ sounds in the English language are covered!
STEP 0: Start Here
This module helps you see the big picture and get organized so you feel confident about getting started right away.
You'll Learn:
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The purpose of each step in the learning sequence and how it lays the foundation for the one that comes next.
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Tips for setting up your play space and preparing the materials.
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The child-led learning framework.
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Essential mindset shifts to unlock your ability to teach your child and 6 strategies you can use so that YOU are set up for success.
Includes video lessons + checklists to track progress + a quick reference flow chart that shows where your child is at in the learning sequence and what comes next.
STEP 1: Explore Sounds
Learn activities to help your child develop phonemic awareness. This is a critical pre-reading skill! In fact, it’s the best predictor of success with learning to read.
You'll Learn:
- How to help your child identify individual sounds in spoken words (without letters).
- Signs that your child has enough phonemic awareness to start sound-letter association games.
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Q&A with suggestions for issues you may encounter.
Includes a video lesson + more than 100 printable letter sound pictures (or gather real items for the games using the checklist) + activity scripts.
STEP 2: Associate Sound and Letter
Learn sound-letter association games to help your child remember the phonetic code. Your child will develop muscular, visual and auditory memory of the alphabet letter sounds (basic phonics) and letter combinations that make a single sound such as ee, ai, ou, sh, th (advanced phonics).
You’ll Learn:
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Signs that your child is ready to learn the phonetic code.
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How to play the sound-letter association games so your child learns the phonetic code.
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Q&A with suggestions for issues you may encounter.
Includes a video lesson, the activity script, a template to make sandpaper letters (or you can buy a pre-made set from an online Montessori store), and a booklet to keep track of the letter sounds you’ve presented.
STEP 3: Build Words
This module teaches you how to help your child how to put "sounds" (letter symbols) in a row to make words using a moveable alphabet. It’s an important pre-reading skill and also prepares your child for writing. Most children will discover their ability to read through the process of building words!
You’ll Learn:
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Signs that your child is ready to build words.
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Activities to engage your child in building words.
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Q&A with suggestions for issues you may encounter.
Includes a video lesson, the activity script and a template to make a moveable alphabet (or you can buy a pre-made set from an online Montessori store).
STEP 4: Read
Now it’s time to help your child sound out words and practice reading through activities that feel like games. Your child will start with reading words, then phrases and then sentences. Your child will be well prepared for beginning reader books that require knowledge of basic and advanced phonics and sight words.
You’ll Learn:
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How to introduce the big idea that reading is silent communication.
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How to entice your child to practice reading in a way that’s fun, starting with words, then phrases and then sentences with sight words.
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Q&A with suggestions for issues you may encounter.
Includes a video lesson, the activity scripts and the printable materials.
The complete set of printable materials is included!
- 30+ Activity Scripts
- 144 Beginning Sounds Pictures
- 15 Beginning Sounds Clip Cards
- 7 Bingo Cards
- 3 Board Game Cards
- Cursive & Print Letter Tracing Templates & Labels
- Cursive & Print Moveable Alphabet Printable
- 132 Phonetic Words (CVC plus up to 7 letters)
- 129 Additional Phonetic Words with Consonant Blends
- 36 Words with Digraphs to Match with Pictures
- 57 Word List Cards for Advanced Phonics Reading Practice
- 48 Sight Words & 15 Bingo Cards
- 48 Action Cards for Reading Practice
- 26 Sentence-Picture Matching Cards
BONUS: Ongoing Support
The Playful Path to Reading™ includes ongoing support from a trained Montessori teacher. At any time, you can describe what you observe when doing the activities and get feedback via email. A trained Montessori teacher has likely encountered similar situations and can offer some context and suggestions so that you can keep moving forward.
BONUS: On-The-Go App
You can access all of the content inside The Playful Path to Reading™ using your phone. The on-the-go app makes it easy to learn anywhere!
BONUS: Save 30% on Phonics Objects
Swapping out the printable images with real objects is a fun way to encourage repetition without having to prepare a whole new activity. Inside the program, you’ll get a checklist of common household items you can find and use. If you prefer to buy a pre-made set of phonics objects or if you're looking for more objects for certain sounds, use your promo code for 30% off your order from my shop!
BONUS: How To Teach Handwriting
This module covers everything you need to know to follow the Montessori sequence for helping your child learn to write print or cursive letters and words! You'll get lots of pre-writing activity ideas, learn about pencil grip and proper lowercase letter formation, and download printable lined paper for print and cursive handwriting practice.
Imagine how organized you’ll feel when you have a guided, step-by-step plan to follow to teach reading at home.
✓ You'll know exactly where your child is at in the process of learning to read.
✓ You'll know the signs of readiness for the next step.
✓ You'll know what activities to do and how to do them.
✓ You'll have strategies for how to handle things that come up.
✓ You'll see the impact you’re having as your child makes progress!
How old does my child need to be to get started?
How long does it typically take children to go through the 4-step learning sequence?
What will I be sent? How do I access the phonics program?
How long do I have to access the materials?
If I'm not happy, can I get my money back?
When does this phonics program start and finish?
Can I email or message you?
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Does this phonics program follow the Montessori curriculum?
What if English isn't my first language?
Can I use this phonics program to teach reading in a language other than English?
It’s Time to Decide!
If buying The Playful Path to Reading™ phonics program will prevent you from paying your bills, obviously don't buy it right now.
But if you're simply hesitant because it's a big investment, then consider what it will cost you to not make the changes you know you need to make.
You've tried to figure it out on your own up until now. If it's been a struggle, then why would you keep doing the same thing and expect different results?
What is it worth to have a trained Montessori teacher guide you through the process of helping your child learn to read? To be handed the complete set of resources to implement the steps quickly and easily?
Imagine skipping all the overwhelm and trial and error! That’s what you’re buying when you enroll.
Thinking that you don't have the time or money to invest in your own education is only going to keep you stuck right where you are now.
Helping your child learn to read is so possible for you! You're reading this right now because you're ready for it to be easier, right? This program will educate, equip and empower you to make it happen. If you commit to the process, it will work for you.
