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7 Days to a Calm,
Consistent Weekly Reading Routine
A done-for-you reading routine—delivered weekly,
aligned with school instruction, and confirmed by
progress checks.
7 Days to a Calm, Consistent Weekly Reading Routine
A done-for-you reading routine—delivered weekly, aligned with school instruction, and confirmed by checks.
7 Days to a Calm, Consistent Weekly Reading Routine
A done-for-you reading routine—delivered weekly, aligned with school instruction, and confirmed by checks.
Tonight's Plan
See exactly what your child will do in their first 15-minute session
🕒️ 90 seconds. Actual screen recording
Less than 1
minute of parent set-up
4
eBooks a month - level aligned with school
15 Min
of reading practice & comprehension instruction
Unlock Your Child’s Reading Potential—With a Simple Routine!
Imagine a calm, consistent reading routine that transforms your child's reading skills and builds confidence—while you enjoy being their enthusiastic companion on their reading journey!
Here's What a Week Looks Like with Raising Skilled Readers.
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Guided Reading
Kick off with beautiful, interactive eBooks that captivate your child’s imagination and build comprehension.
Start with this tonight!Lesson
1
15-20 min
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Lesson
2
15 min
Skills Instruction
Engage your child with grade-specific decoding and comprehension practice that sticks, ensuring they grasp key concepts.
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Fluency Training
This lesson builds a bridge from fluent reading to deep comprehension: engaging fluency activities for grades K-2 then transitioning to mastering nonfiction—a critical skill for academic success.
Lesson
3
15 min
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Lesson
4
10-15 min
Weekly Skills Check
Quick reviews that prove progress and keep your child on track, ensuring they are prepared for any reading challenge.
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Every
Monday
New content drops in your portal!
Your child will have access to a whole new week's worth of lessons, so they can continue to grow as a reader.
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Optional
(Optional) Re-read the Book of the Week for Enjoyment
Encourage your child to revisit their favorite stories to build confidence. Every book they finish is available for easy access on their bookshelf.
Why Wait? Start Your 7-Day Trial Today!
Your child deserves to be confident and prepared for any reading challenge.
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A Clear Path. Progress Every Month.
Step by step, your child grows as a reader — with carefully sequenced instruction that builds confidence, skill, and excitement at every stage.
Example 4K Books
4-Years-Old & Kindergartners
From sounds to sentences.
Month by month, your child practices letter recognition, sound awareness, and early sight words — building toward reading simple words and sentences with confidence and excitement. Along the way, they enjoy terrific picture books read aloud by their teacher.
1st Grade
From sounding out to smooth reading.
Your child learns new phonics skills and sight words, moving from slow, effortful reading to smoother, more confident reading of stories.
Example 1st Grade Books
Example 2nd Grade Books
2nd Grade
From phonics to fluency and meaning.
In second grade, your child strengthens phonics skills for longer words while building fluency and comprehension together. As reading becomes smoother and more automatic, they also understand, connect with, and enjoy more of what they read.
3rd Grade
From stories to deeper understanding.
In third grade, your child’s vocabulary expands, their comprehension sharpens, and their thinking deepens. They become stronger, more independent readers who enjoy making sense of more complex stories.
Example 3rd Grade Books
Example 4th & 5th Grade Books
4th Grade & 5th Grade
From learning to read to reading to learn.
In upper elementary, your child becomes a more fluent and confident reader — applying their skills to longer texts, building vocabulary, and sharpening comprehension. By the end of the program, they read with independence and are prepared to succeed in middle school.
With Raising Skilled Readers, you’re not just signing up for a program; you’re investing in your child’s future.
Join the thousands of families who have transformed their children into enthusiastic readers.
A Clear Path. Progress Every Month.
Step by step, your child grows as a reader — with carefully sequenced instruction that builds confidence, skill, and excitement at every stage.
4-Years-Old & Kindergartners
From sounds to sentences.
Month by month, your child practices letter recognition, sound awareness, and early sight words — building toward reading simple words and sentences with confidence and excitement. Along the way, they enjoy terrific picture books read aloud by their teacher.
1st Grade
From sounding out to smooth reading.
Your child learns new phonics skills and sight words, moving from slow, effortful reading to smoother, more confident reading of stories.
2nd Grade
From phonics to fluency and meaning.
In second grade, your child strengthens phonics skills for longer words while building fluency and comprehension together. As reading becomes smoother and more automatic, they also understand, connect with, and enjoy more of what they read.
3rd Grade
From stories to deeper understanding.
In third grade, your child’s vocabulary expands, their comprehension sharpens, and their thinking deepens. They become stronger, more independent readers who enjoy making sense of more complex stories.
4th Grade & 5th Grade
From learning to read to reading to learn.
In upper elementary, your child becomes a more fluent and confident reader — applying their skills to longer texts, building vocabulary, and sharpening comprehension. By the end of the program, they read with independence and are prepared to succeed in middle school.
With Raising Skilled Readers, you’re not just signing up for a program; you’re investing in your child’s future.
Join the thousands of families who have transformed their children into enthusiastic readers.
Real Parents. Real Results.
Hear from families like yours who have taken Institute of Reading Development programs in the past.
Tears of Joy
My daughter has only had two sessions of this program and we were doing a lesson from last week's online phonics homework (oops) AND SHE IS READING THE WORDS ON THE SCREEN. Is this real life? I could burst into tears right now. Is this magic? How did this even happen???
Leveled Up
My daughter absolutely liked the class of reading and learning new vocabulary words. The choices of books selected for the program was excellent. She enjoyed reading them and have learned a lot...Her reading comprehension is now leveled up with the help of this program.
Immensely Proud
My child successfully completed the summer reading program and is now excited to join the fall program.
The reading program was exceptionally well-organized and thoughtfully designed to foster a love for reading in children. Starting with easy-to-read books and gradually introducing more complex ones, including reading and writing activities, was an excellent approach.
This gradual progression helped prevent any feelings of overwhelm or boredom, ensuring that each child was appropriately challenged at every step of their development.
I'm immensely proud of my child for finishing two books and gaining the confidence to read longer chapter books and discuss them afterward. It's truly rewarding to see the program's positive impact on his reading abilities and his willingness to engage in book discussions.
I am looking forward to seeing his continued growth and passion for reading in the upcoming fall program.
"Mommy, I can read!"
By the third week, I saw my child grasping the new sight words. At the fifth week, my child said, "Mommy I can read"! She got confidence and now she reads one of the summer reading program books every night without me asking!!
Genuinely Amazed
My son wasn’t very interested in reading at first. But after this program and committing to 10–15 minutes of daily reading, his confidence grew noticeably. I was genuinely amazed — reading didn’t just improve his skills; it gave him the confidence to express himself and take the stage.
Since English is our second language and we speak a different language at home, this progress meant even more to us.
Major Breakthroughs
My son had major breakthroughs with reading. He mastered fluency, silent letters, reading comprehension, and vocabulary. He read with expression so clearly you could feel the story come alive. His overall confidence has grown so much. For the past two weeks, he has been reading his chapter books to me instead of asking me to read to him.
Great Value
My daughter isn’t one who will automatically pick up a book and read it. Through the program she got stronger in her fluency and enjoyed reading the selection of books each week. She also enjoyed the games during the week which helped her learn and develop a better understanding of phonics and attempting to pronounce new words. Great for the value.
Game Changer
This program is a game-changer for any child struggling with reading! You will see a noticeable difference in how your child engages with books. It’s worth every penny!
This is a Great Program!
This is a great program! I had a reluctant reader who I expected would resist this every step of the way. Instead, he was really engaged and emerged a more motivated, confident and faster reader who feels more confident as he enters middle school. Highly recommend!
Reading Became a Joy!
My son struggled in school this year with his reading and reading level stayed the same from beginning to the end of school year. As a parent I felt devastated and frustrated for my son. That’s where this program comes in.
Reading which seemed like a chore to him became a joy! A total 180 degrees where he was when he finished 3rd grade. He felt defeated with his lack of learning when it came to reading. I am so grateful we can start the new school year excited. This has really transformed my son’s ability to want to read and read with more confidence.
Stayed Engaged
He stayed engaged the whole time. I did not have to sit with him, but checked on him and he was fine!
Questions Parents Ask
Is it live or self‑paced?
This program is student-paced. No Zoom calls, no scheduling stress. Just log in when it works for your family, and follow the week's guided plan.
Is this more for me to do?
Not at all. Everything is made for you to participate as much or as little as you want. Our goal is for you to be a supportive companion, not a reading teacher.
Umm, more screentime?
You're in control of your child's screen time — even if it doesn't feel that way. With Raising Skilled Readers, you can swap mindless consumption with proven educational content. Your child will engage their mind and imagination and finish better than they started.
Isn't this just more homework?
We've designed the program for today's families. Our lessons are short, engaging, and filled with moments of success that build authentic confidence. They're a breeze to fit in with other assignments and activities
Is there a guarantee?
Yes. Free 7‑day trial. If you’re not happy in the first paid 30 days, we’ll refund that month.
Do you offer refunds?
Yes. Free for 7 days. Cancel anytime. If you paid and aren't happy in the first 30 days, we'll refund that month.
Join the Movement: Raising Skilled Readers at Home
Your membership includes the Raising Skilled Readers Community—parents sharing wins and getting guidance directly from the experts at the Institute of Reading Development.
What you get:
- Weekly wins, contests + accountability prompts
- Informative Posts, Expert Q&As, and courses made just for parents.
- Fast answers from other parents "in the trenches"
Together, we raise skilled (and enthusiastic) readers.
Join our community and begin tonight.
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Weekly Reading Program - Pre-K - 5th Grade
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Complete weekly reading routine
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Less than 1 minute of parent prep
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Weekly checks confirm they’re on track
Built by the Institute of Reading Development—trusted by parents for 55 years.
Raising Skilled Readers is powered by the experts at the Institute of Reading Development.
To learn more about the Institute, visit www.readingprograms.org.
© Institute of Reading Development. All Rights Reserved.
Raising Skilled Readers is powered by the experts at the Institute of Reading Development.
To learn more about the Institute, visit www.readingprograms.org.
© Institute of Reading Development. All Rights Reserved.
