Your Child Can Learn to Read.
We'll Show You How.
Seedling Readers is a structured literacy phonics course built by a pediatric SLP, grounded in the Science of Reading, and simple enough for any parent to teach.
Orton-Gillingham Aligned
Science of Reading grounded
Designed by a pediatric SLP
Parent & educator approved
Why Seedling Readers Works
01 Start Reading in Week 1
Your child begins sounding out real words from the very first lesson — no waiting, no warm-up period. Progress you can see right away.
02 Any Parent Can Teach It
No teaching degree. No phonics background. Just follow the lessons and sit beside your child. We made it that simple on purpose.
03 Built on the Science of Reading
Every lesson is grounded in the Science of Reading and aligned to the Orton-Gillingham approach — the same method used by specialist tutors charging $100+ an hour.
04 Learning That Feels Like Play
With 50 digital games and 200+ activities, practice never feels like a chore. Kids stay engaged, ask to do more, and build skills without even realizing they're working.
Your Child Is Ready to Read.
But Where Do You Start?
You can see it happening. They're pointing at letters. Asking what signs say. Sounding out their name. Something is clicking — and you want to make the most of it.
But when you start looking for where to begin, it gets overwhelming fast.
Phonics apps. Alphabet flashcards. YouTube videos. Library books. Everyone has an opinion, and none of it feels like a clear path forward.
Here's what most parents don't know: learning to read isn't something children figure out naturally — it has to be explicitly taught, in the right order, one sound at a time. The sequence matters. The method matters. And starting right makes everything easier down the road.
That's exactly what Seedling Readers is built for.
There's a Window — and It's Wide Open.
Children between ages 3 and 6 are in a prime window for building the phonics foundation that makes reading click. Their brains are ready. Their curiosity is high. And the skills they build now carry them through every grade that follows.
You don't need to be a teacher. You don't need a degree in literacy. You just need a clear, sequential program designed by someone who knows exactly how children learn to read — and the time to sit beside your child and follow it together.
That's it.
Inside Seedling Readers
From first sounds to real words — this is where it starts
Most phonics programs spend weeks on letter names and sounds before a child ever reads a single word.
Seedling Readers is different. From the very first lessons, children begin blending sounds and reading real words — giving immediate purpose to every sound they learn.
how it works:
Children start with a small set of letters. Even with just a few sounds, they begin blending and reading right away. As each new letter is introduced, dozens of new word combinations unlock — and so does a child's confidence.
Every lesson builds intentionally on the one before it. Skills are cumulative, so students are always reviewing, always building, and always moving forward.
what's inside
Seedling Readers is designed to help your child:
Designed by a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Lisa is a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach with over a decade of experience supporting children with dyslexia and other learning differences. Every decision in Seedling Readers is backed by evidence and grounded in real clinical work with real kids.
What Families Are Saying
5
reviews
Claudia
Parent
“My son knew his letter names, but learning the sounds was a real struggle. The flashcards and matching actions were incredibly helpful and really helped him remember them.”
Marguerite
Speech-Languate Pathologist & Parent
“Lisa created an incredible reading program that met my toddler at his reading level and allows him to progress to mastery. My son continuously asks to work with Lisa and thoroughly enjoys the lessons.”
Shane
Parent
“My child learned the letter sounds easily and I was surprised that he was already reading words by Lesson 3. Really happy with this program.”
Built by Someone Who Has Sat Exactly Where You're Sitting.
Lisa is a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach. She has spent her career working with children who struggle to read — children whose brains work differently, who've been told they're behind, who've started to believe reading just isn't for them.
She built Seedling Readers because she kept seeing the same thing: families who desperately wanted to help their children but didn't know how. Parents who were doing everything right but using the wrong tools. Children who were completely capable of learning to read — they just needed the right approach.
Every lesson in Seedling Readers reflects her clinical expertise. Every activity is intentional. Every sequence is deliberate.
Mike co-founded Big Picture Phonics alongside Lisa, bringing a background in education and a deep belief that every child deserves access to high-quality literacy instruction — regardless of where they live or what their family can afford.
Together, they built Big Picture Phonics to close the gap between expensive specialist support and the families who need it most.
pricing plan
Sale
Seedling Readers
Structured Reading Program
(Ages 3-8)
$
67
USD
$199 USD
One-Time Payment
Lifetime Access
No Subscription
That's less than $5/week for a 14-week
reading transformation.
Lifetime access includes:
Seedling Readers (Level 1)
74 carefully sequenced lessons 200+ digital activities 50 digital games 200+ digital flip-books Certificate of completion Access on any device, anytime Lifetime access — pay once, own it forever
Bonuses: 
Video resource hub — all our tips, videos,
and guides in one place 50 digital CVC games 50 digital Consonant Clusters games 25 digital phonemic awareness books Printable flashcards and word lists
100%
satisfaction Guarantee
Our Promise
We're confident your child will LOVE Seedling Readers. But if it doesn't feel like the right fit for any reason, just reach out within 14 days and we'll refund you in full — no hoops, no hard feelings.
Meet the Team
Lisa is a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach. She has over a decade of experience providing speech, language and literacy support to children, parents and teachers. Lisa created the Big Picture Phonics literacy program to help empower parents and teachers with the knowledge and resources they need to help children grow into strong, confident readers.
Lisa kennedy - Speech-language Pathologist
Michael, Lisa's brother, is an educator with over a decade of experience teaching English, Spanish, Mathematics and Physical Education. Michael has taught Canadian, American and International Baccalaureate curriculums and is an Orton-Gillingham trained classroom educator. Michael believes children learn best while having fun and enjoys creating engaging resources for students.
michael kennedy - classroom teacher
Questions? We've Got You.
Seedling Readers is Level 1 of the Big Picture Phonics structured literacy program — covering letter names and sounds all the way through to reading 2–4 letter words. It includes 74 structured lessons and 300+ digital games and activities, all available the moment you purchase.
Seedling Readers is designed for children ages 3–6 who are beginning their reading journey. It also works well for older children who need to go back and rebuild foundational phonics skills.
No — Seedling Readers starts from the very beginning. It's designed to build skills from the ground up, so no prior reading experience is required.
Absolutely. Each lesson includes a short instructional video with clear modeling so you know exactly what to do. A parent guidance video also walks you through how to support blending practice at home in the early stages.
Seedling Readers works best when a parent or educator can be involved in the early stages of reading practice. If you're looking for a fully independent, screen-only program, this may not be the right fit — but if you can carve out even a few minutes to sit and read with your child, you'll see the difference it makes.
Seedling Readers was designed by Lisa, a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and Orton-Gillingham practitioner with over a decade of experience supporting children with dyslexia. Structured literacy is the research-backed approach specifically shown to work for children who struggle with reading.
Yes — with a little adjustment. Seedling Readers works well for ELL students, particularly when vocabulary is pre-taught and lessons focus on phonetically regular words already in the child's oral vocabulary. The structured, visual approach is a strong support for ELL learners.
Lessons are short and self-paced. Most families work through a lesson in 10–15 minutes. You go at your child's pace — there are no deadlines.
Seedling Readers works on any device with a browser — iPad, tablet, laptop, desktop, or phone. You can access it at home, in the classroom, or on the go.
No. Seedling Readers is a one-time purchase of $67. Pay once, access forever. No monthly fees, no recurring charges, no surprises.
Every purchase includes a 14-day money-back guarantee. If it doesn't feel right, just reach out and we'll make it right — no hoops, no hard feelings.
Levels 2, 3, and 4 (Sprouting, Budding, and Blooming) are in development. Purchase now and you'll be first to know when they launch.
SEEDLING READERS
Every Confident Reader Started Somewhere.
This Is That Somewhere.
Your child can learn to read. Not someday — now. With the right approach, the right tools, and a program built by someone who has dedicated her career to helping children exactly like yours.
Seedling Readers is that program.
74 lessons. 200+ activities. 50 digital games. One clear path from struggling to confident reader.
For less than $5 a week.
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