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A step-by-step literacy program for ages 3–5 with printable lessons and digital books.

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A Step-by-Step Path to Early Reading (Ages 3-5)

Teaching your preschooler to read is easier when you follow a simple, step-by-step path, starting with foundational skills and building toward reading.

UNIT 1: COLORS →

Name what they see

UNIT 2: SHAPES →

Notice patterns

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 anytime. Move at your child's pace.

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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