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Little Steps to Literacy


Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten. And Beyond.


Build literacy skills and kindergarten readiness through play, connection, and guided learning.

 


Explore the Learning Path



Why LitSteps was Created


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Hi! I'm Helen.


I'm a children's author-illustrator, parent, and former elementary teacher with nearly two decades of classroom experience.

I created LitSteps to help caring adults guide children with confidence, strengthen their connection, and nurture a lifelong love of learning, one little step at a time.



The LitSteps Learning Path


A guided path to kindergarten readiness through literacy, play, connection, and joyful learning.

Begin with Colors and follow the LitSteps Learning Path through Shapes, Letters, Numbers, Weather, and Nursery Rhymes.



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

The Complete LitSteps Learning Path


✓ All 6 learning units included

✓ Digital books, songs, and hands-on learning

✓ Designed for families with children ages 3-5

✓ No subscriptions or recurring fees.

Explore the Learning Path




From Pictures to Stories


Help your child gain the confidence and literacy foundations they need for kindergarten and beyond.




Testimonials



What Parents and Teachers are Saying...

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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

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

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



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