According to Dr. Bradley Peterson of USC, "Reading Kingdom has transformed the teaching of reading.” Reading Kingdom teaches students to read and write with comprehension at a 3rd grade level (Lexile 750). Reading Kingdom’s innovative techniques are extremely effective because they are based on a new “Phonics-PLUS” model of reading instruction.

Formats/platforms used:

Any computer or tablet with an Internet connection.

Primary URL:

https://www.readingkingdom.com/

Problem solved:

Reading Kingdom teaches students to read and write with comprehension.

Grade/age range:

K-3

Core or supplemental?

Supplement for reading instruction and for special needs students.

Subject:

ELA

Lesson time needed:

15-30 minutes 4-5 days per week.

Pricing model:

Per student annual license.

Other services needed:

No other services required.

What makes Reading Kingdom unique? 

Reading Kingdom is the only reading program available that uses the patented “Phonics Plus” model of instruction.

Characteristics

Reading Kingdom is designed to work on any computer or device with an internet browser and connection. No additional software or hardware is required. Customers automatically receive all updates.

Here’s what users are saying:

"This program has transformed the teaching of reading... The program is absolutely outstanding -- not simply in teaching reading, but also in enabling children to master and expand their knowledge of English. It does so by steadily integrating spoken and written language. No other program with which I’m familiar is comparable in teaching these vital skills. I believe that central to the program's success is: (i) its steady integration of spoken and written language, and (ii) its unique incorporation of "immediate interactive feedback." Research has shown that this type of feedback is critically important to engaging the student and thereby to enhancing effective learning. It regularly provides an immediate response to what the student does, and it offers clear, simple direction to overcome any errors that occur.”
--Dr. Bradley Peterson, Director, Institute for the Developing Mind, Keck School of Medicine, USC

"I recently retired after two terms as a School Board Director for the largest school district (11) in Colorado Springs. I am also a retired USAF Colonel. I believe reading success is foundational to life and career success, yet far too many of our children are not succeeding with the traditional phonics-based reading programs. I co-founded a movement in Colorado Springs to help address the reading crisis. We have selected Reading Kingdom as our primary tool to help young students become successful readers. I highly recommend the program." 

--Bob Null, Former School Board Director, District 11, Colorado Springs

"My son adores the sessions through Reading Kingdom. Every night since his sign up he asks, ‘When do my sessions start?’ Here my unruly 7 year old who usually I fight tooth and nail to get to do his regular homework WANTS to hop online and start the newest session of Reading Kingdom. By the second night, he was comfortable with the program and the keyboard and actually argued with me that he wanted to go to start the next one instead of calling it a night. He doesn't even realize he is learning, he thinks it's an interactive game. Of course, I'm not going to tell him any different. The program speaks for itself when I say, sign your child up. They will WANT to do it."

--Hattie Ramos Bruner, Parent