Little American Readers is a carefully sequenced reading series built on the science of reading that helps beginning readers build the skills and confidence to progress from reading simple words to reading sentences and stories.  With 12 carefully sequenced readers and companion parent videos, you’ll have the tools and guidance to help your child build strong reading skills, gain confidence, and become a lifelong reader.

Learn how to teach your child to read Reader 6: The Bug in the Sun from the Little American Readers series. In this lesson, Ms. Danielle shows you how to introduce the short u sound, /ŭ/, while helping your child continue practicing the short A, short I, and short O sounds they've already learned. Follow along as she models a simple, step-by-step routine you can use to build on familiar skills and help your child read more words with confidence.