What it is

The Children Learning Reading Program is a digital download designed to help parents teach their children to read. According to the product page, the program utilizes a combination of synthetic phonics and phonemic awareness (PA). It is marketed as a tool for parents with no prior teaching experience or knowledge of phonics to guide their children through reading lessons. The vendor states the method works for children as young as two years old, as well as older struggling readers.

What the vendor says it includes

The product page lists the following components as part of the digital download:

  • 32 Step-by-Step Phonics Lessons: The vendor says these lessons cover all letters, sounds, blending, and reading skills to help children read confidently.
  • Reading Lesson Videos: A video series documenting a 12-week period where the vendor taught their own child, intended to show parents exactly how to conduct the lessons.
  • Lesson Printouts and Flashcards: Digital materials that parents can print to use during lessons, which the vendor says eliminates prep time.
  • Lesson Stories: Illustrated stories matched to the child’s reading progress, included to make learning engaging.
  • Letter Sound MP3 Audios: Audio clips demonstrating the proper pronunciation of the 26 phonics sounds taught in the program.

The vendor also mentions a free newsletter subscription and a report titled "A Guide to Teaching Your Child to Read" for those who enter their name and email. They state that over 238,000 parents have used the lesson plans.

Price and terms

The product page lists the price as $39 USD, noting a 70% discount from the original price of $129. The vendor states this is a one-time payment for the digital download. The page indicates that checkout is secured by PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.

The vendor offers a 60-day money-back satisfaction guarantee. They state that customers can try the program risk-free and receive a refund if they are not satisfied.

Things to check before buying

  • Format: Confirm that you are purchasing a digital download only, as the page explicitly states "Digital Download Only" and requires printing materials.
  • Age Appropriateness: Check if the program’s claim of working for children as young as two years old aligns with your child’s developmental stage.
  • Guarantee Conditions: Review the specific terms of the 60-day money-back guarantee on the vendor’s site to understand the process for requesting a refund.
  • Technical Requirements: Ensure you have the necessary equipment to view videos, print flashcards, and play MP3 audio files.
  • Time Commitment: The vendor suggests lessons can be done in 10 minutes a day; consider if this schedule fits your routine.