Dear parents and caregivers,
Welcome to Here to Read. You don’t need a teaching background, a shelf full of supplies, or a perfect routine to begin. You need a few minutes, a willingness to practice together, and room for your child to learn at their own pace.
Our job is to help you know what to teach next. Your job is to be the encouraging voice beside your child. Start where they are today, and let confidence grow through practice.
Here’s how to get started.
Meet your reader.
Create a child profile and answer the starting-point questions together. “Not yet” is useful information. Choose the stage that feels comfortable; you can adjust it in your account settings.
Open your family dashboard.
Your weekly plan gives you five short online sessions. Start with one activity and set aside 5–15 minutes. Sit together, read or listen to the directions, and give your child time to respond.
Repeat, encourage, and take a break.
Use Listen or a hint when it helps. Repeat an activity as often as needed. Celebrate the effort: “You listened carefully to that sound.” If your child is tired or frustrated, stop and return another day.
Bring the skill into your day.
Explore Real-world activities for simple games you can save or print. Read a book together, notice letters on a sign, or talk about a story. Keep reading aloud even as your child starts reading independently.
Check progress with perspective.
Return to your dashboard to see completed activities and skills practiced. In the child’s adventure, use Grown-ups and your password to return to parent controls. Progress is a guide for your next session, not a comparison with another child.
Let reading feel like part of life.
Choose a time that already makes sense for your family: after breakfast, during a quiet afternoon, or before bed. Let your child see you reading too. Invite them to choose books, talk about the pictures, and ask for a favorite story again.
The aim is a child who feels supported while learning to read. Keep curiosity, connection, and enjoyment at the heart of your routine. We’re glad to be part of it.
With encouragement,
The Here to Read team