Live RBK coaching · Limited to 10 families

Know exactly how to help your child start reading.

Without pressure. Without random activities. Without wondering what to teach next. Read by Kindergarten gives parents of children ages 2–4 a clear, playful sequence for practicing real reading skills in about 10 minutes, 4–5 days a week.

Find Your Child’s Starting Point Watch Real Reading Progress

Start-point based enrollment. I’ll tell you honestly if RBK is not the right fit.

Rhonda reading a book with two young children
Short, connected wins help a child feel: “My effort worked. I can figure this out.”
About 10 minutes 4–5 days a week
A clear skill sequence No random activity collecting
Guidance when you need it You are not left guessing

Start where your child is

You do not need to know the answer before you begin.

Parents usually arrive with observations—not a reading level. Which of these sounds most familiar?

“My child loves books…”

…but I am not sure how to turn that interest into early reading skills.

“We know a few letters…”

…but I do not know which sounds to teach or what should come next.

“My child knows sounds…”

…but those sounds have not started coming together into words.

“Practice becomes a battle…”

…and I want progress without turning learning into pressure or a test.

The Private Assessment turns what you are noticing into a clear, practical next step.

See how the assessment works →

The RBK Pathway

A clear path from first sound to first word.

Each skill prepares the next one, so progress feels connected instead of accidental.

Letters and sounds learned together

Connect letters and sounds.

Your child learns what the letter looks like and what it does—together from the beginning.

Two sounds blended together

Bring two sounds together.

Short blending practice helps separate sounds begin behaving like the start of a word.

A simple consonant-vowel-consonant word being decoded

Decode real words.

Your child uses the sound sequence to figure out a word—not simply memorize what it looks like.

Real reading progress

This is what decoding can begin to look like.

Real children using sounds to work through words, with confidence growing alongside the skill.

Isaac at 2 years 4 months

Isaac sounds out a word during practice.

Isaac at 3 years 4 months

Isaac pauses, notices the word, and corrects it.

A preschool perspective

Miechel, Happy Apple Preschool owner, describes a routine parents can follow.

Isaac received direct instruction from Rhonda. These videos show individual practice moments; they are not typical or guaranteed results or timelines. Every child develops differently.

The RBK difference

The learning moment matters as much as the activity.

The same letter can feel like a test or an invitation. A small shift in the adult’s response can protect a child’s willingness to participate.

Model first.

Give useful information before asking a child to produce it.

Invite—don’t insist.

Leave room to join without turning the moment into a demand.

Keep it connected.

Let today’s tiny success prepare the skill that comes next.

A quiz asks for proof

“What sound does M make?”

An invitation gives support

“M says mmm…”

Model the sound, pause, and let your child join. If they do not, finish calmly and keep playing. No correction battle required.

A clearer first step

Leave with direction—not another list of activities.

Answer a few questions about what your child is doing now. Rhonda reviews your answers to help identify a sensible next step and whether live RBK coaching fits your family.

  1. Share what you are noticing.Tell Rhonda your child’s age, current skills, interests, and where you feel unsure.
  2. Rhonda reviews the starting point.Your answers help identify the skill your child may be most ready to build next.
  3. Get an honest next step.Know what to focus on and whether RBK coaching is the right fit.
Find Your Child’s Starting Point

Fit-based enrollment. This is an educational starting-point review, not a developmental or diagnostic evaluation.

Reagan reading with her child
“I didn’t realize how much stress the guessing was causing until it was gone. I knew what to do each day.”
— Reagan, mom
Jared, Read by Kindergarten parent
“RBK gave us clear next steps, starting with letter sounds, and that was exactly what he needed.”
— Jared, dad

Questions parents ask

Before you decide where to begin

Is age two too early?
Not for short, playful, parent-guided experiences. RBK does not ask a two-year-old to sit through school-style lessons. It uses language, movement, sound, and brief interactions that fit the child’s stage.
What if my child is already three or four?
Starting at two creates more time, but it is not a deadline. A three- or four-year-old can still build meaningful reading foundations before kindergarten. The Private Assessment helps identify the right entry point.
What if my child does not sit still?
Young children are not expected to learn only while sitting. RBK uses brief practice, movement, play, and ordinary moments so learning can work with a young child’s energy.
Do I need teaching experience?
No. The system is designed to tell parents what to do, what to say, and what to notice. Live guidance helps you adjust when the first approach is not working.
Does every child progress at the same pace?
No. Children develop differently, and no specific result or timeline can be guaranteed. RBK uses a clear sequence and adjusts the next step to what the child is showing.

Start with clarity

Your child does not need a perfect lesson. You need a clear next step.

Tell me what you are noticing, and we will identify the most useful place to begin.

Find Your Child’s Starting Point

Private, fit-based enrollment · Limited coaching availability