RBK Teaching Philosophy: Early Reading, Calmly

We teach the letter and its sound together, one per day — in short, joyful sessions that build real decoding skill. No guessing. No long lessons. Just a clear plan.

Want the practical routine behind this philosophy? How to teach a child to read step by step.

Letter + sound together: “This is l. L says /l/.”
One page a day. One Letter–Sound. Under 10 minutes.
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Letter + sound, together

“This is m. It says /m/.” Name + sound with motion. One clear win per day builds a reliable foundation without overwhelm.

Short and joyful (under 10 minutes)

Early sessions can be 1–3 minutes. Later: quick revisit games. Stop before frustration. Consistency beats length.

Pronunciation support when you need it

We make sounds simple and accurate so parents don’t have to guess or “teach the wrong sound” by accident.

The right sequence

We avoid look-alike pairs back-to-back and build momentum intentionally — because confidence grows when early wins are clear.

What a 10-Minute Day Looks Like

  1. Introduce: “This is m. It says /m/.” Add the motion.
  2. Imitate: Child repeats name + sound (5–8 quick turns).
  3. Two-card game: Today’s letter vs one prior. “Find m /m/.”
  4. Quick search: Hide the card under a cup; say the sound to find it.
  5. Sticker & stop: Mark today’s win. Total time: under 10 minutes.
Hear how we say the letter name and the sound together.
After ~26 Letter–Sound days, we begin blending (CV → CVC) when your child is ready.

FAQ

Why teach Letter + Sound together?

Letter names alone don’t transfer to reading. Pairing the name + sound builds a faster path to blending later.

How much time per day?

Under 10 minutes. Early lessons can be 1–3 minutes. Short revisits make it stick without turning your home into a drill session.