WHOLE CHILD READING STARTER SET

A gentle, affordable starting place for joyful reading success.

If you want to try the Whole Child Reading approach without committing to the full program yet, this Starter Set is for you. It gives you everything you need to begin — gently, joyfully, and successfully — in just 10 minutes a day.

Designed for children who benefit from visual, hands-on learning, including Down syndrome, autism, developmental delays, or reluctant readers.

$97.00     

What’s Included

3 Engaging Beginner Books:
• Spaghetti
• I Want Pizza
• I See

Whole Child Reading Book (Parent Guide)
Your friendly roadmap — clear, doable, and proven for 25+ years. A book with no “fluff,” direct and a quick read.

“Your Recipe” Week-by-Week Teaching Guide
A simple daily plan so you always know exactly what to do.

Red Word Cards (PDF)
High interest/content word cards for all 3 Beginner Books

Dolch Sight Word Flashcards
Link provided to purchase for only $4.42 (optional Etsy add-on).

How to Complete the Program
If you want to continue with the Whole Child Reading Program when your child is ready, you’ll have the option to upgrade to the full program with a credit, so you never pay twice for the same materials.

“Magic Decoding Card”
A simple but genius tool for helping learners to “stop-look-figure it out.”

Training Video
QR Code to Ms. Hale’s YouTube training video included

Why Parents Love Starting Here

It’s affordable, so families can begin without pressure
It’s gentle and achievable, even on busy days: 10 minutes a day gets you started
It builds immediate confidence, which fuels motivation and enthusiasm
It’s proven — used worldwide for over 25 years

How it Works

  1. Open your Starter Set
  2. Read Whole Child Reading
  3. Open Your Recipe Guide
  4. Enjoy your first course, the “Appetizer”
  5. Watch confidence grow…both yours and your learner’s

This is a safe, thoughtful first step — one designed by a parent/educator who has walked this journey and understands your heart.

When you’re ready for more, you won’t start from scratch. You’ll already have the foundation, the confidence, and the joy.

Price: $97.00

Testimonials

“I was searching for a simple, effective way to teach my daughter to read—then I found Natalie Hale’s program. Wow…it WORKS! She’s recognizing words, growing her vocabulary, improving her speech clarity, and reading with real excitement. Reading is now her favorite activity. This program put me at ease, revealed her potential, and amazed me with its clarity and evidence-based design. If you’re wondering whether your child can read—YES, they can. And this program will show you how.”–A.A., Kazakhstan

“We met you almost 10 years ago at an NDSS conference, and after using your Fast Flash method, my daughter was reading by age 3. By kindergarten, she was reading at about a 4th-grade level. Reading is now her favorite activity.” —M.C., UK

“Whole Child Reading’ came highly recommended by other moms of kids with Down syndrome—and it’s great! Easy to read, simple to follow, and so doable. I created a personal book and taught my daughter exactly as instructed. Three weeks in, she’s reading it! It’s amazing, and I can’t wait to make more.” –E.N., US

“I wanted to share my son’s reading progress—we’re so grateful to you! Mark just turned 8 and, for the first time, he read all his own birthday cards. (Tears!) Something clicked these past few months, and now he reads everywhere we go. He even chooses books over gadgets. As two lawyers and avid readers, it means the world to us that Mark is discovering the joy of reading. Thank you for your work—I share your website with everyone!” –M.S., US

“I read your book “Whole Child Reading,” and use that approach with my daughter. It has changed my world.” –A.N., US