Reading Program Overview

The Little Lion Reading Program was created to simplify teaching and learning reading skills. It is a research based program that combines phonics and the whole language approach to reading. This program was designed for readers between the ages of 3 to 9 years. Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4 each includes a workbook, a storybook, and a board game. Little Lion Learning has developed the C.A.P.A.B.L.E. Reading Method which is woven into the program. It helps to make learning gains more favorable and more fluid. Users will be able to work their way through the program daily without any prep work prior to use. That’s right– no planning, pulling resources, or studying is required by the parent. The lessons are simple and strategic to maximize time and efficiency.

Program Features

Workbook– The workbook includes vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and spelling practice. There are a variety of lessons to help the child gain or improve upon their reading skill.

Storybook– The storybook included in the program contains a collection of short stories with pre-reading exercises that prepare the child for the different word patterns they are about to encounter, and the post reading exercises focus on critical thinking and comprehension.

Board Game– With an original concept, the board game provides practice for an assortment of skills and it caters to varying ages. It will allow beginning readers to learn from more advanced readers. 

C.A.P.A.B.L.E. Reading Method– The C.A.P.A.B.L.E. Reading Method is a systematic approach that helps the child maintain progression with their reading. A summary of this seven step process includes parent and child collaboration, model reading, chunking and blending sounds to form words, and a daily read aloud.

Reading drills– There are numerous reading drills provided with the program that allows the child to practice and gain fluency of the more challenging letter combinations. The reading drills should be used daily and can help the child improve in reading speed. 

Assessments– Outside of the many skills that are introduced, this program provides assessments to track the child’s progress of reading.