If your child recognizes some letters but still mixes them up or forgets their sounds, Level 1 of Sure Start Reading gives them the structure, practice, and support they need to learn to read letters and sounds.

This level is designed for beginning and struggling readers who need help identifying letters, remembering letter sounds, and connecting those sounds to real words. Each short, teacher-led lesson builds essential early literacy skills through joyful practice, so your child experiences real success instead of frustration.

Is Level 1 Right for Your Child?

Level 1 is designed for children who are still developing early phonics skills and need support with letter recognition and letter sounds. You may notice your child:

• Recognizes some letters but cannot read words on their own

• Loves books but does not always remember the sounds letters make

• Mixes up look-alike letters such as b and d or t and f

• Struggles to identify individual sounds in spoken words

If that sounds familiar, Level 1 is the best place to begin building confident, accurate reading skills.

What Your Child Will Learn in Level 1

Your child will build the foundational reading skills needed for all future decoding, spelling, and fluency.

✔️ Recognize and name letters confidently

 → No more guessing or skipping. Your child will know each letter by sight and name.

✔️ Match each letter to its correct sound

 → This creates the essential foundation for decoding and reading simple words independently.

✔️ Hear and identify individual sounds in words

 → Your child will learn how spoken words are made of individual sounds, which is a key predictor of reading success.

✔️ Blend sounds to read real words

 → Watch their excitement grow as they begin reading their first short words with accuracy and confidence.

Each lesson builds lasting skill and confidence, one simple step at a time.

What’s Included in Level 1

• 9 weeks of short, teacher-led video lessons

• A student workbook filled with guided, hands-on practice

• A fun engagement kit that turns learning into play

• A parent guide explaining exactly what your child will learn each day

• Direct access to our team of qualified teachers for support anytime

Each lesson takes only 15 to 20 minutes and fits easily into even the busiest day.

Parent Confidence Promise

You do not need to be a teacher. Simply sit with your child, press play, and enjoy learning together. Level 1 gives your child the strong reading foundation they need and gives you the peace of mind that you are doing it right.