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The Reading Lesson: Teach Your Child to Read in 20 Easy Lessons (1) (The Reading Lesson series) - Softcover
Book 1 of 3: The Reading Lesson
Synopsis
Teach your child to read ― in just 20 lessons, 15 minutes a day.
The Reading Lesson is the simple, at-home program that has helped more than 200,000 families turn restless preschoolers and kindergartners into confident young readers. And here's the part that surprises parents most: you don't need any special training, and it won't take over your life. Fifteen unhurried minutes a day (less than a bedtime story!) is all it takes.
You don't have to know how to teach reading. The book does the teaching for you. Every word you need to say is printed right on the page, so you simply sit beside your child and follow along. No prep, no planning, no stress ― just a few easy minutes that slip into the day you already have.
And the payoff is real. While other kids are still learning their letters, yours will be sounding out words and reading little stories, walking into the classroom already ahead. From the very first lesson, your child won't just learn letters; they'll feel the thrill of "I can do this!" That early win is what keeps them coming back lesson after lesson and what gives you the confidence that you've got this.
Why parents choose The Reading Lesson
Most reading programs are long, intimidating, or hard to follow. This one was built for real parents and real attention spans:
● 20 lessons, not 100. A clear, finishable path from first sounds to a second-grade reading level.
● Uncluttered pages designed to delight young children and hold their focus.
● Your part is spelled out. You always know exactly what to say and do ― no lesson planning, no prep.
● A proven phonics method with simple sound guides that make "sounding out" finally click ― even tricky pairs like b and d.
● Just 15 minutes a day. Gentle, low-pressure, and designed to stop before your child gets bored.
What a lesson actually looks like
As often as you choose, you’ll sit down with your child for ten to fifteen minutes. Each lesson introduces a few new letters and a small set of key words, then puts them right to work in short stories your child can actually read. Special sound bars under the letters guide your child through blending ― the moment when separate sounds snap together into a word. For little ones, two or three pages a day is plenty; older children can do a bit more. There's no rush. The whole program is built so you can stop the moment attention fades and pick up again tomorrow.
While you might worry you’ll “do it wrong”, you can’t! This is the part that surprises families most: you don't need to know how to teach reading. The book carries the lesson ― your job is simply to sit beside your child, follow the page, and celebrate the wins. If a lesson feels too fast, you slow down. If your child isn't quite ready, you set it aside for a few weeks and come back. It's forgiving by design, and impossible to fall behind on.
The science behind the program
Developed by pediatrician and child psychiatrist Michael Levin, MD, The Reading Lesson is rooted in the phonics-first approach at the heart of the science of reading, with key-word recognition added to build real fluency. It's developmentally appropriate for ages 3 to 8 and has been used successfully with early readers and children who learn differently.
What to expect
Throughout the program, your child is always reading, not just memorizing. Every new letter and word is used immediately in a real little story. Roughly 300 key words form the backbone of the course, building steadily from single sounds to full sentences. Finish the program and your child will read at approximately a second-grade level.
Frequently asked questions
● What age is this for? Ages 3 to 8 ― pre-K through early elementary. We don't recommend trying to teach reading before age three.
● How long does it take? About 15 minutes a day. At this pace, most families move through a lesson every week or two at a comfortable pace.
● Do I need anything else? No. Everything you need is in the book - no extra software or practice books required.
● My child already knows some letters, is that a problem? Not at all. The early lessons turn letter knowledge into actual reading, which is where most kids get stuck.
Keep the momentum going
The Reading Lesson is the cornerstone of a complete early-learning series. When your child is ready for more, the companion Word Book, handwriting, and early-math titles carry the same simple, parent-friendly approach forward.
Give your child the confidence that comes from reading early. Start Lesson One today!
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About the Author
Michael Levin, MD, is a pediatrician who specializes in behavioral, attention, and learning problems in young children. Charan Langton, MS, developed this program while teaching their two children to read. They live in Danville, California.
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Paperback. Condition: Good. The Reading Lesson is a bestselling program that teaches young children to read in 20 easy lessons. It is designed as a step-by-step course for parents who want to teach their young children to read at home. The teaching method is based on phonics and key-word recognition, and with its innovative and guided approach, the 20 step-by-step lessons provide an easy-to-follow recipe for teaching children to read. Developed by pediatrician Michael Levin, the program has also been used successfully for children with disabilities. How do I use the Reading Lesson? There are twenty lessons in this book. Each lesson takes about two weeks to complete (with about 15 minutes of study per day). Before starting a lesson, we suggest that you read the instructions for that lesson. Each lesson begins with an introduction and a description of how to proceed. For example, lesson two introduces the letters m, d, and r. At the beginning of the lesson, there is an introduction with some words of advice and thoughts on how to go through the sounds of those letters and how to read them in words. Each lesson consists of words, exercises and short stories. When reading the words, ask the child to tell you what the word means. Before you read the story, read the title and talk a little bit about the content of the story. Approximately 300 key words form the basis of reading skills in this course. Each lesson introduces a set of key words. Your child should learn them well before you proceed to the next lesson, since these words are used in later lessons. For many young readers (including children who are familiar with the alphabet), the letters in words seem to melt together. The instructions in Lesson One teach the child basic sound blending. The special typography and font style the book uses will help your child to identify and separate the letters she already knows. These bars, dots, and special graphics are there as guides and are used to blend the sounds into words. This process is called sounding out. At first, blending is difficult for most children. You will need to help the child but he will get better at it with practice. How fast should I go through the book? The length and the pace of the daily lessons will vary with your child's age and abilities. We suggest the following schedule: For children under five, one page per day will suffice and maintain their concentration on the lesson. For children between five and six, two to three pages per day will be sufficient. For children over six, three or more pages per day will be fine. Children have a very short attention span. Try to keep each lesson under fifteen minutes, and spend no more than five to seven minutes per page. If your child is young, don't rush Work at a leisurely and comfortable pace. Remember: you have plenty of time to complete the course and, if necessary, to go back and repeat the course before your child starts reading instruction in school. How old should my child be when we start the Reading Lesson? The book is meant for children between the ages of 3 and 8. We do not suggest that you try to teach a child under the age of three to read. Contrary to some books that suggest that you can teach infants to read, there is no proof that such a thing is possible. Children need certain developmental skills before they can read. Flashing cards with letters and words at a baby is a fun thing to do and makes us feel like good parents, but it does not work The Reading Lesson is a totally developmentally appropriate course that is easy to follow, and makes learning to read fun for parents and kids. The book is an easy and cheap solution to teaching your children to read at home, and has been a success with families all around the world. Give it a try - you're sure to love it. Seller Inventory # CIN0913063029G
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