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Get Your Child Ready to Read — with
5 Simple, Expert-Backed Activities
Created by a NYC Reading Specialist with 10+ years of experience
Sound Start is a free guide that gives you 5 no-prep phonics and phonological awareness activities you can use with your child right away at home. Inside, you’ll also find expert guidance on how to get the right literacy support at school - including steps you can take to ensure your child receives the help they need and deserve.

Hi, I'm Taylor!
I’m Taylor — a NYC-based reading specialist with 15 years of experience helping kids become confident readers. I created this resource to give parents simple, playful tools that actually work.
Whether you’re just getting started or already seeing signs of struggle, these activities will help you build phonics skills the fun and stress-free way.
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