A gentle, research-based language arts homeschool curriculum and learn-to-read program for elementary-aged learners.

Dash Into Learning exists to help young children fall in love with reading through beautiful stories, playful activities, simple instruction, and confidence-building lessons. We believe learning to read, write and spell should feel joyful, calm, and connection-focused — never stressful.

Ages: Typically 3–8 years old

Reading Level: Pre-reader → Early reader (targeting A–C leveled reading, CVC decoding, sight words, and early fluency)

Ideal for:

• Homeschool families
  
• Parents teaching reading at home
  
• Early elementary teachers
  
• Struggling early readers needing a gentle method
  
• Children who learn best through visual, story-based instruction

Dash Into Learning uses a gentle, incremental phonics approach supported by high-interest stories and multisensory practice. The method is grounded in the science of reading but delivered in a warm, low-pressure style that keeps confidence high.

Core Principles

1. Explicit phonics instruction in tiny, achievable steps
   
2. Decodable, illustrated stories that reinforce exactly what the child just learned
   
3. Short lessons (5–10 minutes) to avoid overwhelm
   
4. Built-in review to strengthen retention
   
5. Multisensory activities to support different learning styles
   
6. Confidence-first approach to help hesitant or sensitive learners thrive

1. Foundations (Phonemic Awareness + Letter Sounds)

• Learn letter sounds through stories, characters, and imagery
  
• Practice blending simple sounds
  
• Build confidence before reading words
  

2. Beginning Readers (CVC Decoding)

• Introduces 3-letter words and short-vowel patterns
  
• Includes fully decodable early readers
  
• Child begins reading short, charming stories independently
  

3. Skill Building (Sight Words + Reading Fluency)

• Adds high-frequency words
  
• Gradually increases sentence complexity
  
• Activities reinforce smooth reading and comprehension
  

4. Growing Reader (Long Vowels, Digraphs, Blends)

• Step-by-step introduction of more advanced phonics
  
• Stories grow longer and richer
  
• Child develops stronger reading stamina and understanding
  

1. Gentle, Confidence-Based Approach

Many programs rush children. Dash moves at the pace early learners actually thrive on.

2. Beautiful, High-Quality Illustrations

The art is intentionally classic and charming to draw children into the story world.

3. Fully Decodable Readers That Children Want to Read

Stories are carefully written to be readable and engaging — not dull or contrived.

4. Short, Doable Lessons

Designed for everyday use, even for busy families.

5. A Curriculum Created by a Homeschooling Mom

Built from real-world experience teaching her own children, not just classroom theory.

6. Aligned With the Science of Reading — But Not Overwhelming

Parents get the structure of SoR without needing formal training.

Dash Into Learning aligns with the key pillars supported by literacy research:

• Systematic, explicit phonics instruction
  
• Phonemic awareness development
  
• Decodable text for beginning readers
  
• Gradual release of responsibility
  
• Multisensory practice to support encoding + decoding
  
• Confidence-based learning improves early literacy outcomes

Is Dash Into Learning based on the Science of Reading?

Yes — the program uses structured phonics, decodable readers, blending practice, and phonemic awareness activities and literary comprehension and support.

How long is each lesson?

Most lessons take 5–10 minutes, depending on your child.

Do I need teaching experience?

No. Dash is designed for parents with zero background in education.

Does it work for struggling or sensitive learners?

Absolutely. The gentle pacing and confidence-building steps help hesitant readers succeed.

What materials do I need?

Just the Dash books and a few simple household items for activities.

40,000 happy families love Dash!

“My daughter went from barely recognizing letters to reading her first book independently in weeks!”

— Homeschool Mom of 4

“This is the first curriculum my reluctant reader actually enjoyed. The stories are adorable.”

— First Grade Teacher

“Short lessons, beautiful art, and zero tears — I’m a fan for life.”

— Parent Review

Dash Into Learning is a gentle, phonics-based reading curriculum and language arts program for ages 3–8, offering beautiful decodable readers, short lessons, and a confidence-first approach grounded in research-supported methods. It helps children progress from letter sounds to fluent early reading through clear steps, structured instruction, and engaging stories. Handwriting, spelling, enrichment, grammar and emotional resilience fairy tales complete our language arts curriculum.

Our program is sequenced and based on your child's age.