You don’t have to teach reading alone.

A gentle step-by-step preschool reading path for ages 3–5 designed to help families build connection and reading confidence.

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How LitSteps Works

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LitSteps helps families build reading confidence step by step through books, printables, rhymes, and playful learning.

UNIT 1: COLORS →

Name colors

UNIT 2: SHAPES →

Notice shapes

UNIT 3: LETTERS →

Recognize letters & sounds

UNIT 4: NUMBERS →

Count & compare

UNIT 5: WEATHER →

Build everyday vocabulary

UNIT 6: RHYMES →

Hear patterns in language

Each unit builds naturally on the last - without overwhelm.

Start any time. Move at your child's pace.

Designed for ages 3-5.

The LitSteps Reading Path is perfect for:

• preschool families
• homeschool preschool
• kindergarten readiness
• playful at-home learning

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LitSteps digital books are also available individually or as a complete bundle.

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Explore rhymes, guided lessons, printable activities, and playful early reading support designed for ages 3–5.

A gentle introduction to the LitSteps Reading Path.

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Testimonials

What Parents and Teachers are Saying...

LitSteps is an invaluable resource for parents and educators committed to building a strong foundation in literacy. It turns learning into a fun adventure that keeps children motivated and excited about reading.

~ Melanie Obitz-Bukartek, PhD, Literacy Expert

LitSteps should be a part of every child’s early literacy journey. The tools and resources help parents to explicitly teach the foundations of reading.

~ Mary Beth Anderson, K-12 Education Specialist

My toddler has absolutely fallen in love with learning his ABCs! Every night during our bedtime routine, he eagerly asks for his ‘letters time,’ even if I forget.

~ Nicole Cantu, Mom of two

My daughter adores the cute illustrations and rhymes in the alphabet books; she is really drawn in by them. Plus the Litsteps books are an amazing accompaniment to the curriculum she’s getting in PreK! Highly recommend for easy learning that is also fun.

~ Kelly Diskin, Mom of two