JK to SK is the spark moment.
This isn’t just play time. It’s prime time.
This is a critical window of neuroplasticity for your child. Don't just wait for Grade 1. Now is the very best time to start them as a Radical Reader.
With just 10-15 min per day of independant learning
the IGNITE opportunity
The window is open
Right now you have a golden investment opportunity.
Huge returns on investment
Strong early reading foundations set them up to start strong in grade 1, to jump on the fast track of capability, confidence and success. It’s like a ground-floor investment in a high-growth stock.
Insurance against risk
It’s 10x easier to wire their reading brain correctly now than rewire it later. Getting it right the first time avoids the risk of struggle that can permanently damage young confidence.
Radical IGNITE
Build basic reading foundations before grade 1 even starts
Phonological Awareness
The ability to hear and manipulate sounds, which is the foundation of all literacy.
Decoding
Connecting sounds to letters to start "cracking the code" of reading. From simple letter sounds to blending short words like ‘map’ or ‘sun’.
Structural Analysis
Learning how to break bigger words into smaller, manageable pieces like compound words (sun-flower) or simple suffixes ( -s, -ed, -ing).
Big benefits for beginning readers
Feels like play
Wherever they are starting from, the program adjusts to the perfect pace so your child is always stimulated but never bored or stressed.
Builds confidence
Jump starts their reading mastery before Grade 1 even begins. When decoding clicks early, that newfound self-assurance quickly transcends reading to all areas of school.
Flags problems early
If there is a reading challenge lurking in their brain, nothing will find it faster than Lexia. And early finds mean easy fixes.
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For most kids, JK and SK is the ideal time to start wiring their reading brain with just 10-15 minutes a day of independent activities.
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Data-driven progress—detailed monthly reports, no guesswork
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Enrollment FAQs
How fast can we get started? What does it look like?
Immediately after you enroll, you’ll receive a welcome email with a short intake form. We’ll process that and then send you a link to book your personal onboarding session.
How easy is it to cancel?
We don't believe in holding parents hostage. There is a "Cancel Subscription" button right in your parent dashboard. One click, no phone calls, no guilt trips.
Can we pause for vacations, etc.?
Yes, you can skip a month anytime, or hit pause for multiple months, with just a click in your parent dashboard. We keep your child's data profile data so you can restart exactly where you left off.
What happens if my child gets stuck?
We don't do “wait and see” and let your child lose momentum. If we see signs of frustration with a specific concept (like 'silent e' or 'vowel teams') that the software scaffolding isn't fixing, we will recommend a quick Radical Boost to address exactly that issue and get them unstuck and going again.
Can we change plans?
Yes, you can switch your plan anytime as your child's reading journey evolves. Further, we will make recommendations according to your child's needs. It's our job to make sure the program is working optimally for your child. Our goal is to make things easy for parents.
The Radical Reading System
The world's most rigorous reading tool for teachers, now available to SK families, with expert fidelity, from Radical Reading.
We bring the clinic to your living room
The science behind the tool
Lexia Core5 helped 3.7 million kids last year
Developed and refined over decades, extensively researched and proven. Here's what makes it so powerful for every young reader.
Used in over
20,000
Progressive Schools
Highest Rated
ESSA
STRONG
By Leading Experts
Backed by
20 GOLD
STANDARD
Scientific Studies
The
#1
CHOICE
of SoR Experts
Vetted by the
right to
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OHRC Report
The program is Lexia.
The breakthrough is Radical.
Lexia Core5 is a powerful tool — but it requires rigorous professional oversight to deliver consistant results.
Expert clinical oversight
We’ve got your back. Every single week.
The Radical system provides the expert framework, human guidance, motivation and support your child needs to succeed at home with minimal parental involvement.
- You child works indpendently, with Lexia adapting in real time so they are alway stimulated, but never bored or frustrated.
- They do short, focused sessions — 15-20 minutes, 4-5 times per week—before dinner, in the car or in pajamas, whenever, whereever.
Meanwhile, we're watching the data. If we see a wobble, we're on it—with motivation, support or recognition. The Radical system is built around one goal: your child's success.
So you don't need to be the teacher. That's our job.
The Radical Safety Net
What happens if they get stuck? It’s time for a Radical Boost.
Sometimes Lexia's built-in scaffolding isn't enough. If we see your child stuck on a specific concept — a stubborn vowel team, a silent e that won't click — we alert you immediately and arrange a Radical Boost: a targeted half-hour session to spot-fix the exact loose connection and get them back on track fast.
For most IGNITE kids, the Safety Net is exactly that — a net, and they'll likely never need it much. But if they do, we move quickly to unstick them. And you only pay for a session when the data proves it's needed. No guessing. No wasting time and money on general tutoring. Just exactly the boost they need, exactly when they need it.
The Radical difference
Expert oversight
We review data for every child, every week. We see the wobbles the moment they happen and act before they become gaps.
Precision intervention
When the data flags a stuck point, we deliver a targeted 1:1 Radical Boost to spot-weld the exact weak connection and restore momentum.
Data accountability
School report cards are vague. Our monthly reports are granular. You'll know exactly what your child has mastered — and what comes next.
Way more for way less
Private tutoring costs $80/hr or more — for general help with no data behind it. Our system delivers rigorous daily learning starting at $119 a month.
Radical fidelity, radical results
In education, fidelity is the ability to deliver a program the way it was intended. I founded Radical Reading to give parents a way to bypass the uneven results of the school system. We took the leading clinical-grade tool and designed a home-based system for fidelity and success. We don't hope for progress; we engineer it. That’s Radical.
— Lark Barker, Education Director
The Radical Promise
We’ll build your child’s reading brain for life. And you'll know exactly how it's going, every step of the way.
Questions? Concerns? Need advice?
Book a free 15 min call with Lark Barker to get the expert perspective you need.
IGNITE TRACK FAQ
They are only 4 or 5. Isn't this pushing them too hard?
This isn't "school"—it's more like Phonics Yoga. We aren't drilling them; we are preparing the soil. It is infinitely easier to wire the brain correctly now (while the cement is wet) than to fix it later. But it feels like a game to them.
My child's school is play-based. Will this kill their joy?
Nothing kills joy faster than confusion. We give them the code so that when they walk into Grade 1, they feel confident, not lost. We build School-Ready Confidence.
My kid is already on screens too much. Is this just another game?
Not all screens are created equal. YouTube is "digital candy"; Lexia is digital nutrition. We use the iPad as a clinical delivery device to wire their brain, not to sedate it. It is 20 minutes of high-focus neuro-engineering, capped daily so they can get back to being an analog kid.
I am exhausted. Do I have to sit next to them and help them?
Absolutely not. We fire you as the teacher so you can be the parent again. Your job is to be the cheerleader, not the enforcer. The software adapts in real-time to their brain, and we're watching the data. You just high-five them when they finish.
Will this confuse what their teacher is doing in class?
No. Reading is a universal code. We are building the engine; the school is providing the fuel. A better engine makes school easier, not harder. We don't replace school; we engineer the foundation that school is built on. And keep in mind, Lexia is designed to integrate into the school cirriculum.
Why not just license Lexia myself?
Only Ed organizations can license Lexia directly. You aren't buying an app; you are hiring a clinical team and the use of gold-standard educational software usually reserved for districts. It’s way cheaper than traditional tutoring, and way more effective and accountable with comprehensive data.
Should we take a break over the holidays?
Consistency is key to neuroplasticity. Lexia sessions are only 15-20 minutes, and can happen anywhere. So most families find it fits in quite well on most vacations. You don't need a break from something that is a fun for them and easy for you.