Next Cohort · Starts May 1, 2026 · Limited to 10 families because 69% of kids are behind in reading by 4th grade.
How will you feel when your child reads their first word?
In about 10 minutes a day, over 8 weeks, your child builds real reading skills that stick - decoding simple words you both celebrate when the routines are practiced consistently.
You don’t need teaching experience. In the live RBK cohort, parents learn exactly what to do and get real guidance each week — so you never have to guess if you’re doing it right.
Guided by the latest reasearch from Harvard and reading science, RBK helps children recognize sounds, letters, and words in a way that sticks: instruction → you practice → your child reads → I review → you adjust. Short sessions — and clear next steps that keep progress on track.
“The guessing stress was gone.”
“I didn’t realize how much stress the guessing was causing until it was gone. I knew what to do each day, and when I had questions, I could ask and get reassurance we were doing it right. That was priceless.”
— Reagan, mom
“We finally felt confident we were doing it right.”
“Our son was behind on milestones, and we didn’t want to ‘wait and see.’ RBK gave us clear next steps, starting with letter sounds, and that was exactly what he needed.”
— Jared, dad
Start-point based enrollment — I’ll tell you honestly if it’s not a fit.
Imagine what life looks like when the foundation is strong
Your child’s second birthday is the sweet spot to begin. Starting then strengthens vocabulary, confidence, focus, and foundational reading skills that build all the way to kindergarten.
Strong foundation
- Loves reading
- Curious and confident
- Enjoys learning
Missing foundation
- Struggles with reading
- Frustrated with school
- Falling behind
The difference usually isn’t effort or intelligence. It starts before kindergarten.
Real reading progress — without guessing.
Real children. Real decoding. Short routines + clear sequence + live guidance.
Clear steps + short routines → real progress.
Sounding out and correcting mistakes with confidence.
Clear direction that prevents guessing.
What are you noticing right now?
Many parents aren't sure what these signs really mean until they get crystal clear guidance. That’s normal.
- Your child enjoys rhymes, songs, or repeating sounds
- Your child loves books but may not connect letters and sounds yet
- Your child recognizes a few letters or sounds
- Your child is beginning to notice how sounds connect to words
- You’re not sure what matters most right now
The Private Assessment helps you understand what these signs mean and what to build next.
The RBK Pathway to Reading
Simple. Short. Structured. Letters and sounds are taught together from day one.
Each step builds naturally on the one before it so decoding becomes clear and predictable.
What happens if you wait?
According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 69% of U.S. fourth graders scored below the proficient level in reading. See sources below.
What happens if you wait?
Waiting often looks like preschool and kindergarten, hoping your child will catch up on their own. The statistics are staggering: decades of national reading data show that a large majority of children are already behind in reading by 4th grade, when testing first begins.
Waiting can mean lost vocabulary, confidence, focus, and foundational reading skills that could have been built starting at age two. This often leads to frustration, reduced confidence, and years of struggling with reading.
Many families eventually find themselves sitting at the kitchen table after dinner trying to catch up.
The good news? You don’t have to follow the traditional path. Read by Kindergarten gives you a guided, proven way to build a strong reading foundation for your child — starting on their second birthday.
What happens if you don’t wait?
Starting on your child’s second birthday means taking action at the ideal time for reading readiness.
Just 10 minutes a day — fully guided and backed by reading science — helps your child build vocabulary, confidence, focus, emotional regulation, and foundational decoding skills before kindergarten.
Your child learns to decode words instead of guessing them. Reading begins to make sense early.
You feel supported every step of the way, and you know you gave your child the opportunity to build a strong learning foundation — preventing struggles that many children face in fourth grade and beyond.
Research shows reading foundations begin earlier than most parents realize
Research highlighted by the Harvard Graduate School of Education suggests that the developmental pathways tied to reading ability can begin diverging around 18 months. That is one reason Read by Kindergarten treats a child’s second birthday as the sweet spot to begin building strong foundations. See sources below.
See Sources (Harvard · NAEP)
Harvard Graduate School of Education / Harvard Gazette
Reading Skills and Struggles Manifest Earlier Than Thought
Harvard Gazette article
National Assessment of Educational Progress
NAEP Reading Results
Why Read by Kindergarten works
Clear sequence
Letters and sounds are taught together in the correct order.
Live cohort
Parents can ask questions and receive guidance along the way.
Early correction
Mistakes are addressed before they become habits.
What starting on your child’s second birthday makes possible
Confidence, vocabulary, focus, and foundational reading skills — built through short daily routines.
Confidence
Early success helps children feel capable and willing to keep learning.
Vocabulary
Daily language routines expand word knowledge that supports comprehension.
Focus
Short routines strengthen attention and learning stamina.
Foundational reading skills
Letters + sounds → blending → decoding simple words.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if my child is already 3 or 4?
Every day counts, and starting now still makes a real difference. The earlier you begin, the stronger the foundational skills will be before kindergarten. RBK makes success possible, even if you are not a teacher, with live support.
What if my child doesn’t sit still?
RBK combines this with multisensory learning—seeing, hearing, speaking, and moving—the natural way young children learn.
Is age two too early?
With short, playful daily routines, toddlers can start building reading foundations that set them up for future success. See sources below.
Do I need teaching experience to do RBK with my child?
During the live RBK weekly cohort, I walk you through each step and review your child's progress so you never have to wonder if you're doing it right.
In 10 minutes a day or less, you and your child build reading foundations together in a way that feels natural and enjoyable.
Start the Private Assessment
Find your child’s starting point and the clearest next step — so you know exactly how to build strong reading foundations before kindergarten.
- Know what to focus on now
- Follow a clear 10-minute daily routine
- Get guidance so you don’t have to figure it out alone
Limited enrollment · Next cohort begins April 6