READ: A Basic Teaching Tool for Parents is a curriculum which offers instruction to parents on how to teach their child to read. Instruction is phonically based, and offers a simple but comprehensive-parent-friendly approach to reading instruction. READ is written in a scaffolding style which advances the learner as lessons are mastered building a strong foundation removing gaps in learning. READ incorporates, helper images which aid in pronunciation of sounds and blends, journal writing, introduction to math and language concepts, teaching tips, sight words, and more. Teaching your child to read prior to entering kindergarten will give them their best chance at having a successful educational experience throughout their school career. A child can begin this program as early as three years old. The system is laid out in the order in which the book is written. The book is designed to be disassembled giving the option of teaching your child while on the go. Use the cover to create a strip holder, cut out the phonic strips, and slide them into the holder for easy carry-along practice. It is not a demanding program but requires consistency, which means some daily practice. Interval study is recommended when studying to commit lessons to memory. Follow the process from start to finish to achieve the best results. If some consistency is put forth you can achieve amazing results. The average child can begin this program as early as three years old. This curriculum can pull a child up from behind. If the program is followed as outlined, an average four-year-old can begin reading in three months. The Reader: A Basic Teaching Tool for Parents is a resource book that supports "READ." Once the learner has accomplished the initial sound tables and have begun studying the blend strips they are ready to begin "The Reader." Give your child the most important gift of life. Teach your child to read before entering the traditional classroom.