Reading Fundamentals

For Your 3-To-6-Year-Old

Reading Fundamentals

Help Your Child Build a Love of Reading—Even If You’re Not a Teacher

Is your child eager to learn but you’re unsure where to begin?

Maybe you’ve tried sounding out words together… or felt frustrated when reading time turned tense instead of joyful.

Every parent and teacher wants children to feel confident, curious, and at ease around books. But teaching reading—especially to young kids—can feel overwhelming.

You are not alone.

So many adults wonder:

  • What’s the right way to teach reading to a three, four, or five-year-old?
  • Will I do more harm than good if I “get it wrong”?
  • What if my child is bored, easily distracted, or struggling with letters?

Imagine this instead:

Singing, laughing, and playing games that truly help your child or student develop essential reading skills—no teaching degree required.
Shared moments with books that spark real excitement—not stress.


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Introducing: Reading Fundamentals for Your 3-To-6-Year-Old

A practical, step-by-step course designed for busy parents, teachers, and school leaders who want real results—and joyful relationships with children.

How It Works:

  • Easy, On-Demand Modules: Video-based lessons (watch at your pace, revisit anytime)
  • Immediate Access: Enroll and start right away—no waiting for a class date
  • Flexible Structure: Short activities that fit into busy lives, whether at home or in the classroom
  • Personal Support: Practical tips and suggestions for unique learning needs

What You’ll Learn

  • Simple, fun ways to help your child build foundational reading skills—through games, songs, and everyday moments
  • The two skills every confident reader, writer, and speller shares—and exactly how to nurture them from age three onward
  • Effortless ways to spot reading challenges early, with clear next steps if you see signs of struggle
  • How to make writing a natural, positive part of your daily routine
  • The best books to read aloud—so children connect words with wonder

This isn’t about flashy tricks or memorization drills.
It’s a kind, practical approach rooted in real experience—with activities that put connection (and calm) at the center.


“Will This Work For My Child—Even If…?”

You’re not a trained teacher?
Yes—no prior experience needed. Every strategy is clear, do-able, and built for real-life parents.

Your child has a learning difference, short attention span, or hasn’t shown much interest in reading?
Yes—lessons are adaptable for various needs, with options for children who need a gentler pace.

Not much time?
Yes—most activities fit into 10–15 minute blocks. Even one small step each day adds up.

Worried about mistakes?
You set the tone. A kind but firm approach—plus room for patience—makes all the difference. There’s no “right way,” only progress and connection.


Real Results from Parents & Teachers

“I have been excitedly preparing materials for my class this fall. Thank you for all the knowledge and valuable information.”
— Linda Kinson, Montessori Guide, Keene, NH

“This course is exactly what I always dreamed of as a learning method—well-structured, consistent, and above all, fun. Plus, I got personalized tips for my daughter with a learning disability.”
— Emanuella Correia, Parent, South Africa

“You are inspirational and fun! I teach reading to primary kids and love getting new, better ways to help them succeed. These courses give me what I need and want.”
— Miriam Azan, Miami, Florida

“I appreciated the simple reminders for teaching kids how to read—and love learning. It’s fun and effective.”
— Karen Hunter, Montessori Primary Guide, Centreville, VA


What Happens When You Enroll

  • Get instant access—watch your first lesson in minutes
  • Download activity materials to use right away
  • Start your first reading activity in under an hour—no special supplies required
  • Flexible: keep learning at your pace, revisit any time

Ready to Help Your Child Fall in Love With Reading?

Enroll now for immediate, practical strategies that work—whether you’re a parent, teacher, or school leader.
Start building your child’s confidence, skills, and excitement for lifelong learning—one story and song at a time.

Get Instant Access—Begin Your Reading Fundamentals Journey Today

Only $127

Remember: You have the Kids Talk 60-day money-back guarantee.


Look What Is All In This Course!

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION

  • Welcome and Introduction
  • Understanding The Seven Parts of This Course

PART 1: DEVELOPING PHONEMIC AWARENESS

  • How To Play The I Spy Game
  • Using The Edible Alphabet Song
  • The Edible Alphabet Cards
  • BUILDING BLOCKS: Understanding Your Child’s Need For Order

PART 2: KEEP THE AIR FULL OF LANGUAGE

  • Keep Language In The Air
  • The Importance Of Reading Out Loud
  • Essential Elements For Reading Out Loud
  • Book Suggestions
  • How To Teach A Song
  • Song Suggestions
  • Memorizing Poetry
  • BUILDING BLOCKS: Please, Please Don’t Eat The Marshmallow!

PART 2B: LANGUAGE GAMES

  • The Verb Game: Matching Words, Thoughts and Deeds
  • The Hunting Game
  • The What’s Missing Game
  • The Preposition Game: Where Is It?
  • The Name Game: Using The Visual Dictionary
  • The Question Game: The Art of Conversation
  • The Listening Game
  • The Looking Game


PART 3: PREPARING THE HAND TO WRITE

  • Getting The Hand Ready To Write
  • Inset And Pencil Work
  • Practical Life Activities To Strengthen The Hand
  • Pin Punchings
  • Simple Drawings
  • Decorating A Page
  • BUILDING BLOCKS: The Importance Of The Hand In Language Development


PART 4: WHEN YOUR CHILD KNOWS 24 SOUNDS

  • Finally! Time To Introduce The Letters
  • Introducing the Phonograms
  • Why I Prefer Teaching Cursive First
  • Sandpaper Letters
  • I’m Thinking Of A Word Game
  • The Alphabet Sound Song
  • Edible Alphabet Song…Now With Letter Cards
  • Letter Matching Game
  • BUILDING BLOCKS: Your Child’s Brain Is Unique

PART 5: WHEN YOUR CHILD CONNECTS 24 SOUNDS AND LETTERS

  • Moveable Alphabet
  • Three Part Cards
  • Making Small Reading Books
  • The Labeling Game
  • Using Song Lyrics
  • Puzzle Words
  • Adjective Game
  • Adverb Game
  • Box 1
  • Box 2
  • BUILDING BLOCKS: Learning By Doing


PART 6: WATCHING FOR OBSTACLES TO READING

  • Letter Confusion
  • Recognizing Patterns To See Phonograms
  • Recognizing The Spaces Between Words
  • Words Make Sense
  • Reading Left To Right And Top To Bottom
  • Reading Multiple Words
  • Training The Eye To Move Back And Forth
  • BUILDING BLOCKS: Strengthen Strengths

PART 7: DEVELOPING READING FLUENCY

  • Keep On Keeping On!
  • Vocabulary Enrichment

Only $127!

Remember:

All Kids Talk Workshops have a 60-day money-back guarantee.


What Workshop Participants Are Saying…

  • I want to thank you for all the knowledge and valuable information you shared though this course. I have been excitedly preparing materials for my class in the fall!
    Linda Kinson
    Montessori Guide, Keene, New Hampshire
  •  I just wanted to share with you how happy I feel about learning with you. You are inspirational and fun!!  I am teaching an extracurricular reading class to primary and early elementary children and I love to get new and better ways to do it.  Taking these courses with you provides me with much of what I need and want.  Thank you!
    Miriam Azan
    Miami, Florida
  • I decided to take the course because I wished to have more information to help my daughters with reading.

    I couldn’t be happier at what Maren Schmidt presented. It is exactly what I always dreamed as a learning method. It is very well structured, consistent and above all fun.

    Besides, I got personalized tips on how to help my one daughter who has a learning disability.

    The course is absolutely amazing!
    Emanuella Correia
    Parent, South Africa
  • I truly appreciated the simple reminders of effectively teaching kids not only how to read, but to love learning and making it fun.
    Karen Hunter
    Montessori Primary Guide, Centreville, Virginia
  • Words cannot describe of how to the point helpful this course is. I am excited to implement the things I have learned in the year 2017. A new wonderful beginning for my little people and myself.

    Thank you so very much!
    Gerlinde Green
    Montessori Teacher, Texas, USA

Only $127