It’s always best to think about your child’s personality. Does your child like games and characters? If so, Reading Horizons Discover Intensive Phonics program would be the best fit for your child. However, if your child feels like games and characters are “childish,” Reading Horizons v5 program (which takes a more mature approach) would be the right choice for your child.

No, both options are complete by themselves. However, there are benefits to using both, as well as benefits to only using the software or the instructor materials.

Benefits of both:

Many people choose to buy both because they feel both direct instruction and independent learning are beneficial to their child’s learning style. Many individuals teach with the instructor materials and then have the learner use the software to reinforce what they were taught.

Benefits of software only:

Many people choose to buy only the software because they feel their child would prefer to learn independently. Some children resist direction from their parent and do better learning on their own. Another reason many parents/mentors choose to only use the software with their child is because they do not have the time to teach their child with the instructor materials.

Benefits of instructor materials only:

Some parents and mentors feel the learner gets distracted on their own and will not focus when using the software. If you worry that your child will only pay attention if you are with them, then the instructor materials would be a good fit.

No, the software is like having your own personal tutor – all in the privacy of your own home. The software is narrated and provides instant feedback so that you can be reading in no time.

12-month subscription:

We most highly recommend the 12-month subscription. This time frame allows the user time to get through the entire program with time left for review and practice. This subscription also allows extra time for the user to use the Reading Library to improve reading comprehension. This option provides the buyer with the cheapest cost per month.

6-month subscription:

The program can be completed in six months if the learner uses it regularly and frequently. The only downside to this option is that it does not allow much time for extra practice and review.

3-month subscription:

The program can be completed with the three-month subscription if the user dedicates a lot of time and does not have severe reading problems. However we recommend first time buyers to start with at least the six-month subscription.