Try a free, parent-guided phonics lesson. Practice letter sounds, blending, tracing, and simple words with Juno the fox, using the structured, multisensory approach reading specialists use.
No sign-up needed. Plan to sit with your child for about 10 minutes. Works on iPad, tablets, phones and computers.
Kids who struggle with reading usually don’t need more pressure. They need clear steps, lots of small wins, and something that holds their attention.
Juno greets your child by name and cheers them on. In this demo, Juno can say six names; other names appear on screen.
Systematic phonics: sounds first, then blending, then real words and sentences. Nothing is guessed.
About 10 minutes, one thing on screen at a time, no timers, and gentle help after every mistake.
Every new sound is practiced with ears, voice, finger and hands-on letter tiles.
Each lesson is a small case to solve: a riddle, a new sound, and a mystery word your child reads on their own.
1. Hi, Emma!Juno greets your child by name and gives a clue about today’s mystery word.
2. A new soundHear it, say it, and trace the letter with a finger.
3. Sound it outSlide a finger under the letters and blend: c-a-t.
4. Build and readBuild the word, spell it, and read a real sentence.
My son has ADHD, and learning to read was hard for him. Long lessons and busy apps didn’t hold his attention.
So I built him his own: short steps, a friendly character who called him by name, a mystery word to discover, and a place to trace letters with his finger.
Reading Sleuth takes that idea to English, using the structured phonics approach recommended for kids who struggle to read.
— Ricardo, founder of Reading Sleuth
Reading Sleuth is made for early readers and for kids who have fallen behind.
How the full program is designed (in development):
Reading Sleuth is a learning tool. It is not a medical, diagnostic or treatment service. If you’re worried about your child’s reading, talk to their teacher or a reading specialist.
We’re building the full program now, including a quick reading check to find your child’s starting point. Join the list to hear first when it opens.
We’re not collecting emails yet. For now, try the free sample lesson with your child.
▶ Try a free lessonThe full program is in development. Pricing will be announced before launch. Trying this demo is free and does not start a subscription.
No. It runs in the browser on iPad, tablets, phones and computers. You can also add it to your home screen like an app, and lessons keep working offline.
Structured literacy: explicit, systematic phonics in a fixed order, with daily review and multisensory practice (hearing, saying, tracing and building words). It’s the approach behind programs based on Orton-Gillingham and the “science of reading.”
About 10 minutes. Short, frequent practice works better than long sessions, especially for kids who find it hard to focus.
In the free lesson, your child’s first name and lesson results are saved only in your browser. We don’t upload handwriting or record voices, and there are no ads. Read our privacy notice.
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