Our beginning reading program uses personalized books with fun themes to teach the basics of reading comprehension. The program uses parental involvement to get children excited about reading and build a love of learning, all in just 15 – 20 minutes per day.
FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
We know that parents, caregivers, and educators have a lot of options when it comes to teaching literacy and a lot of questions. Here we answer some of the top questions about how our reading programs for kids work and how you can get started with our program.
Is There Research Behind Your Approach?
Yes! When it comes to parental involvement, numerous studies, including one from the Ohio Literacy Resource Center, have shown the importance of family literacy programs in promoting reading, writing, and overall academic achievement.
All of the elements in our books, from the font size and spacing of the text to the selection and use of illustrations at each reading level, are carefully and thoughtfully designed to promote a strong foundation of reading basics. These are not your typical kids’ books; these are literacy-building resources designed by experienced educators, which include a structured plan for support, development, and checking learning comprehension.
How Much Does Stepping Stones Together Cost?
We want to make reading improvement affordable for all families. That’s why a full one year of membership is currently only $99.99. If you’d like to test the reading program out with less commitment, and full access to all materials, we also offer a 90-day membership (although the one-year membership is a much better value!) And if you’d simply like to browse our books or try a couple of stories first, sign up for our free trial. (some restrictions apply during the trial period).
Is Your Child Ready for Stepping Stones Together?
Children are ready to read at all different ages. Some children that are 4 or 5 years old may not be ready to read just yet, while others within that age group are ready. Below are ways to interpret if your child will benefit from Stepping Stones Together.
- Your child should know their alphabet out of order to begin the Stepping Stones Together curriculum. The Alphabet Identification Test Sheet can help you check that your child can identify both upper- and lower-case letters out of alphabetical order.
- Your child should know most of the sounds each letter of the alphabet can make. Knowing the various irregular sounds that vowels make is not necessary. The Letter Sounds Identification Check Sheet can help verify that your child has a basic understanding of the sounds a letter can make.
- Your child should show signs of wanting to learn how to read. This can include behavior like re-telling their favorite story, having either memorized it or by using their own words.
- Your child should have some understanding of print awareness and that words are comprised of letters, reading is done from left to right and that spaces indicate new words.
If your child meets all the criteria above, then they are ready to begin the Stepping Stones Together program!
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If you have a question that isn’t covered here, we’ll be happy to answer it. Send us a message using our online contact form.
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Testimonials
Dr. Burton has developed a valuable and meaningful early reading program with Stepping Stones Together. She has incorporated the vital components of a literacy program necessary for the acquisition of early reading skills. The most frequently used sight words in…
Joan Freud
Joan
Dr. Burton has uniquely made Stepping Stones Together an incredible way for busy parents to spend time with their children in a fun yet educational way. Not only is this rewarding for the child, but it lets the parents get…
Anat Aszodi Lansky MD
Anat
Parents who work with their children on beginning reading skills provide their children with an important and scientifically proven foundation in literacy that will lead to proficient and lifelong literacy. Timothy Rasinski, Ph.D.
Timothy Rasinski
Timothy
The Stepping Stones Together program is a wonderful way for families to engage in literacy activities at home. This program encompasses all of the vital components of literacy. Children not only have an opportunity to practice reading and writing skills…
Jennifer
Jennifer
Stepping Stones Together is a very family-friendly program that is easy to use. The program is geared toward interests in children’s literature, incorporates writing, comprehension, and critical thinking skills. Children and parents can keep track of their progress and skill-building…
Cheryl Wrobel
Cheryl
Stepping Stones Together is a wonderful program for children to use with their parents. Very often, children are interested in taking the next steps toward reading, and parents don't have the time to sit down and work with their children.…
Katie Froelich
Katie
In today’s day and age, it is becoming increasingly difficult for parents and caretakers to find time to spend with their children. Stepping stones together is a unique facilitator and means to make this time spent together both rewarding and…
Justin Kriezelman MD
Justin
Thanks to Stepping Stones Together, my daughter has absolute enthusiasm for reading. She runs around spelling words and proudly reads her Stepping Stones books. It’s only been a week and there’s a noticeable difference in her reading abilities. She loved…
Stephanie
Stephanie
In regards to Zachary, your series has been very helpful. He's able to associate the words with the pictures and has his favorites, which for right now is Chrissa's Cat and Thor the Train. His confidence has risen with each…
Sandra King
Sandra
As a homeschooler, the major selling points of the program for me are that it's: All inclusive. There are no additional teacher's manuals to buy, read through, keep up with, etc. Affordable. Pretty self explanatory, but many homeschoolers are single…
Lisa
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