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Headsprout Early Reading, Episodes 1-40
These 40 animated lessons ensure fundamental reading skills for your child. During Episodes 1-40, your child will:

  • Read 30 fun, printable stories
  • Learn that words are made of sounds, sentences are made of words, and that words and sentences convey meaning
  • Learn 34 sound/letter combinations
  • Learn a sounding-out strategy that can be used anywhere
  • Learn several common "irregular" words
  • Begin building a sight-reading repertoire
  • Attain a potential reading vocabulary of over 500 words

Headsprout Early Reading, Episodes 41-80*
These additional 40 animated lessons build on the foundation set by Episodes 1-40. During Episodes 41-80, your child will:

  • Read 50 engaging, printable stories, including poetry and non-fiction
  • Learn an additional 60 sound/letter combinations
  • Learn many more "irregular" words
  • Attain a potential reading vocabulary of more than 5,000 words
  • Extend vocabulary and comprehension skills, including "fill-in-the-blank"
  • Build reading fluency
  • Practice reading with proper pace and intonation
  • Prepare for the type of reading tests used in schools
* Requires completion of Episodes 1-40 (Tell me why)