*This is a sponsored post with Reading Eggs. To be transparent, I have used their program for a while, and have highly recommended it to anyone asking how I’ve taught my kids to read.
All of my children have developed a deep love for reading and books, and, as a mother, it has been one of the most beautiful things for me to experience with them. The best lesson I’ve learned, is the importance of making learning fun. I wanted to start teaching my kids to read, because they learned their ABC’s and phonics young. Since my kids aren’t in school yet, I struggled to find a good stepping stone for getting them to a point where they could read on their own.
About a year ago, we started doing something we called “Reading Lessons” with my oldest, Dolly. She is now 5 and reading chapter books with ease. I’ve tried a lot of different programs and used a lot of different resources. Through this process, the single most important thing I’ve learned, is that our “Reading Lessons” need to be engaging and exciting. If doing these lessons together feels boring and unfulfilling, it becomes more of a chore for both of us. When it’s fun for my kids, they ask every day when they can do “Reading Lessons”. After some trial and error, we are now to the point where they ask, every single day, if they can do “Reading Lessons”.
Learning is Fun with the Reading Eggs Program
Reading Eggs has been one of our very favorite programs for learning to read. As a parent, I feel like it’s engaging, but very focused on learning. As a child, it is fun and exciting, with learning mixed in. I feel like it is a perfect combination! I also love how simple it is to use. After you sign up, you have the option to do a placement test or just start with the first lesson.
We have worked on learning to read, so I do the placement test. That way my kids can do lessons that match their ability. They’re asked questions, and based on what they’re able to answer they’re assigned which lesson to start with. From that point, they’ll just do one lesson after another. I love how straightforward it is for them to progress through each lesson. I’m also impressed by how much my kids learn from Reading Eggs.
Prior to using the Reading Eggs program, I didn’t know how to gauge my kids’ reading levels. It has been one of my favorite features to be able to regularly assess their progress and see how well they’re reading and understanding what they’re reading. I quickly learned that being able to read words is different from reading comprehension. It is also a lot of work to try and regularly teach reading comprehension, but it is built into Reading Eggs seamlessly.
Introduction to the Mathseeds Program
Reading Eggs actually includes 4 different programs: Reading Eggs Junior, Reading Eggs, Reading Eggpress, and Mathseeds. We have loved using Mathseeds in addition to the various reading programs. (Okay, you have to stop to enjoy the pun there!) I’m not a teacher by profession, and feel a little intimidated about how to teach my kids math. I like that I’m able to test their knowledge with the placement test and that they’re given the exact lessons they need for their skill level.
Reading Eggs is a program that I love for my kids! Bonus points, that they get excited every single time they get to do it. They gave me a link to a 30-day free trial of all of their programs, so click here to sign up and get started with your little ones. Even if your oldest is only 2 there are fun and engaging songs and activities you can sit and do with them. I really hope you’ll give it a try! It’s free, it’s fun, and it has really helped my kids learn so much about reading and math! If you try it out, you’ll have to let me know how it goes.
Lastly, if you’re looking for resources that make learning fun don’t forget to check out my post loaded with great ideas for teaching and entertaining kids at home. And here’s one more favorite learning activity we did a few days ago!
Sincerely,
