How All My Kids Learned to Read in 4 Weeks

Feb 25, 2026 12:31 pm

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Teaching a child to read can feel intimidating because of pressure or because there are so many programs to choose from. When I first started homeschooling, I just wanted something simple that actually worked.

And that’s exactly what I found.

I used the same program Learning Dynamics 4 Weeks to Read with all three of my children. And each time, I watched them go from sounding out letters to confidently reading in just four weeks.

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Today on the blog, I’m sharing:

Why I chose it
How we used it in our homeschool
What I loved about it
And why I would use it again

I even share a video clip of each one reading after the 4 weeks (they're so cute!) If you’re teaching a new reader (or feeling overwhelmed by the process), I hope this encourages you.

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