5 THINGS TO BEWARE OF WHEN CHOOSING A PHONICS PROGRAM ONLINE

5 Smart Ways to Choose a Phonics Program Online

Looking for a phonics program online? Many parents are wondering how to teach their children to read using phonics, but don't know where to begin. Now that many schools are relying on you to do part of the job at home, you might be feeling a sense of urgency about choosing the right program.

Maybe you've researched the leading online phonics programs, only to find you don't quite know what they do. You see lots of entertainment, screen watching, and multiple skill levels to choose from, but it all feels so confusing. One program advertises 10,000 activities. Whew! That's a lot!

The good news is, phonics is MUCH easier to teach than these programs would have you believe. Check out below the 5 key things to watch out for when choosing a phonics program online.

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5 Things to Watch Out For When Choosing a Phonics Program Online

1) Step-by-Step Learning
Phonics is a sequential, methodical way of teaching a child to read. There is no need to create all sorts of activities, games, and distractions. Simply put, phonics is all about learning the sounds and adding them together to make words—and that's pretty much it! Once your child has completed our program, the real fun is reading whatever he or she wants.

2) VERY Short Lessons
Teaching phonics is like teaching a key code. Once your child knows the code, reading comes naturally. Learning the code is easy, which is why we've kept our program to 5 minutes-a-day. When you stick to this time limit, you leave your child wanting more, which makes it easy to pick up the next day. No fuss, no tears.

3) Minimize Screen Time
Many parents are struggling with guilt over the amount of time their children are spending in front of screens. Is it really necessary to plant children in front of screens to teach them to read? We don't think so. Teach Your Child to Read™ is a 100% interactive program that takes only 5 minutes a day—WITH Mom, Dad, Big Sister or Brother, rather than as an isolated experience for your child.

"Our youngest daughter was three when we started her on the program. By the time she started kindergarten, she was reading on a second grade level."
—Gary E., DDS

4) No Passive Learning
When children are engaged in learning every step of the way, not only do they learn to read, they learn how to learn. Using passive entertainment to teach a child can backfire, as they get used to knowledge being fed to them. By actively engaging your child in the learning process, he or she will experience the building blocks that create a foundation for learning new things. Because it's a completely interactive program, Teach Your Child to Read™ has benefits far beyond teaching your child to read.

5) Spend Time with Mom or Dad
Many of the leading online programs are designed for children to use on their own. Here is where we feel our program is very, very different. Because the lessons are only 5 minutes a day, parents can easily schedule one-on-one time with each child. Your child will never forget these special micro-moments the two of you spend together, learning a skill that becomes a lifelong treasure.

Teach Your Child to Read™ is the most gentle, nurturing approach on the market for teaching a child to read.

"I have introduced the program to my four-year-old son and I am amazed at the progress he has made already."
—Debbie N., Preschool Teacher

How Our Phonics Program Online Works

Watch the video to find out how our program works and how easy it is to use. With our 7 DAY FREE TRIAL, you can make sure Teach Your Child to Read™ is the right one at no risk to you.

What You Get When You Order Our Phonics Program Online

Unlimited access to the program
Audio guide, a gentle voice that leads you through the program, step-by-step
Simple audio/visual lessons for all 6 STEPS

STEP 1: Learn the sounds of each letter. (5 minute lessons)
STEP 2: Read easy words. (5 minute lessons)
STEP 3: Learn phonetic blends. (5 minute lessons)
STEP 4: Read harder words. (5 minutes lessons)
STEP 5: Learn the silent vowel sound. (5 minute lessons)
STEP 6: Read the eStorybooks aloud. (As long as your child likes!)

Short tips for the teacher to make teaching easy and fun for you AND your child
10 adorable eStorybooks for your child to read aloud.
Program access through desktop, laptop or tablet
Nurturing, child-centered approach to create a happy experience for both of you

Charlotte was very eager to try the sounds on her own after a walkthrough of the first couple…she's already looking forward to tomorrow.”
--Monica D., engineering project manager

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YOU are the best person to decide which program is right for your family. Go ahead and try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL. Very quickly, you will see how simple the program is to use, and how fast you can begin teaching your child to read!