A child laughing with a book

National leaders in reading instruction since 1970

The reading program kids actually do.

Live online teaching, reading between classes, and updates on your child’s reading — month to month, Pre-K through 12th grade. Three million families have trusted us since 1970. This is not another app that sits unused.

Classes running this week across the country

The receipts

They do the work. We can prove it.

Every week: a live teacher, short guided lessons, a book at their level, and a skills check on what we taught — not a sticker for showing up.

78,000+children in our programs
937,000+hours of reading completed
3 of 4pass their weekly skills check

How a week works

One connected rhythm. Not another pile of worksheets.

Teaching, reading, and practice work together, with the materials and instruction suited to your child’s stage.

01

Live class

One 50-minute session a week with an expert IRD reading teacher — six max in a small group.

02

Guided practice

Pre-K–5 students use short online lessons between classes. Older students read between classes to practice what they’re learning.

03

The right book

Reading matched to your child’s level. Our new Pre-K–5 packages include printed books and shipping, along with ebooks in the lessons.

04

Reading updates

An assessment helps us understand your child’s starting point. Reading updates every six weeks help you follow their development.

What we offer this fall

Live instruction, one month at a time.

Choose small-group classes or one-on-one teaching, month to month. Our new Pre-K–5 packages include printed books and shipping.

Elementary student in a one-on-one lesson with their teacher on screen

Pre-K through grade 5

$209 small group · $359 one-on-one · per month

Live teaching, printed books and shipping, online lessons, an assessment, and reading updates every six weeks. Choose your day and time after you enroll.

See Pre-K–5 programs →
Ninth-grade student in an online reading class

Grade 6 and up

$199 small group · $349 one-on-one · / month

One 50-minute class a week at their real reading level — sized for a crowded school week, not piled on top of it.

See grade 6+ programs →

Included in our new Pre-K–5 packages

The books now come with the program.

A book to practice with this week. A favorite to read again. A library that grows with your child. Four printed books come with every month’s worth of classes, with shipping included.

First-book availability is shown by grade at checkout. Some students may begin with ebooks while awaiting the next printed set.

See the printed books → How we make our books →
A girl reading the printed book Jello Queen, part of the Skilled Readers Library

2nd grade covers shown as an example

How risk works here

Four things that make the month honest.

  • Try the first two sessions. If the program isn’t the right fit, tell us within 48 hours of your child’s second session or within 21 days of purchase, whichever comes first. We’ll refund your payment in full; any books already shipped are yours to keep.
  • Month to month. Cancel before your next billing date to stop your next payment. No additional charge for books already shipped.
  • Pause when life happens — write help@readingprograms.org; we handle it with you.
  • Reschedule within policy — stated on the program page before you pay.

What parents say

Real feedback from families like yours.

★★★★★
“This program has been a lifesaver for my child’s confidence. She can read more fluently and has started to comprehend what she’s reading so much better.”
— Wendy K., Parent of 2nd Grader
★★★★★
“My son had major breakthroughs. His overall confidence has grown so much. He went from avoiding books to asking to read before bed.”
— Rochelle L., Parent of 3rd Grader

Kids enjoy it. Yours will too.

You’ll love seeing it. Pick the path that matches your child.