Teach Children to Read

A free, open-source reading program built on proven Direct Instruction methodology. No accounts, no tracking, no cost.

How It Works

Each lesson tells you exactly what to say and do. No teaching experience needed.

An animated red dot guides the reader through each sound, blending letters into words.

Short daily sessions build reading skills through structured repetition and immediate feedback.

150 structured lessons across 7 phases, from first sounds to fluent reading.

Lessons 1–20. First sounds (m, s, a, ē, t, r, d, i, th, c) and first words.

Lessons 21–40. More sounds (o, n, f, u, l, w, g, sh, ā, h) and sentences.

Lessons 41–75. All remaining sounds including digraphs, long vowels, and blends.

Lessons 76–88. Vowel teams (ea, ai) and comprehensive review.

Lessons 89–100. Diphthongs, r-controlled or, ck, unvoiced th, short oo.

Lessons 101–125. Consonant blends, vowel patterns, -ed suffix, soft c/g.

Lessons 126–150. Remaining blends, suffixes, syllable types, graduation.

Once the learner has completed a few lessons, they can practice reading on their own with our collection of stories.