For families who are ready to stop guessing

Beginning and Emerging Library

You can see your child working hard. This is where you get a clear path forward.

One clear next step. No overwhelm. No guessing.

Beginning and Emerging Readers
This might be your child

Your child is beginning to read, but it still feels wobbly

Sounding out words slowly
Blending some words, but not all
Needing help with vowel sounds and patterns
Guessing sometimes instead of decoding
Starting to read, but not yet with ease

This is the stage where reading starts to click when the right support is in place.

Inside the library

Clear support you can actually use at home

Short teaching videos

Simple lessons that break reading skills into clear, manageable steps.

Printable practice

Resources you can return to again and again at home.

Parent guidance

Support that helps you know what to notice and what to do next.

Interactive tools

Word Decoder and more — hands-on practice built for this stage.

The path through the library

Six clear modules. One steady path forward.

MODULE 1Getting Ready to Decode
MODULE 2Sound to Letter Connection
MODULE 3Blending, Digraphs, and Early Word Reading
MODULE 4Magic E and Long Vowel Patterns
MODULE 5Word Parts, Syllables, and Bigger Words
MODULE 6Early Fluency, Meaning, and Reading Confidence
Start the Path
What this looks like at home

A simple rhythm families can actually keep

WatchOne short lesson
TryOne focused skill together
UseOne printable or activity
ReturnFor the next step when you are ready

You do not have to do everything at once. You just need a path that makes sense for your child.

Ms. Ashley Reading Coach
Created by Ms. Ashley

Built by Ashley Testerman, M.Ed.

Ashley is a structured literacy specialist and reading coach who helps children grow into confident readers through thoughtful, skill-based support.

This library brings together clear teaching, playful practice, and thoughtful support for home.

Beginning and Emerging Library

For families who are ready to stop guessing.

6 guided modules
Short teaching lessons
Printable practice
Parent guidance notes
Interactive tools
Word Decoder access
Seasonal Trail Notes newsletter
$67
One-time purchase · Learn at your own pace · Return anytime
Frequently asked questions

Quick answers for families

Who is this library for?

Children in the beginning and emerging reading stage who are learning to decode, blend, and build confidence with reading.

Do I need teaching experience?

No. The library is designed to support parents with clear, manageable next steps.

Is this self-paced?

Yes. You can move through the library at your own pace and return anytime.

What if I am not sure this is my child's stage?

Start with the Reading Readiness Check on Read. Play. Atelier. to find the best entry point.

A clearer next step for beginning readers

If your child is starting to read and you want support that feels clear, manageable, and meaningful, this library was made for this stage.