From Isolated Sounds to Confident Blending
Help Your Child BLEND Sounds into Words with Ease — No Overwhelm, No Tears!
A Christ-centered, done-for-you blending curriculum designed for busy parents whose children know their letters and sounds, but need step-by-step support to confidently read real words.
Where Your Peace of Mind Meets Your Child’s Reading Confidence
🎉 YAY! Your child has mastered the alphabet, but now a new challenge begins.
Your child knows their letters and sounds—but when it’s time to blend them into words, everything falls apart.
They get stuck between sounds.
They guess at words instead of reading them.
They grow frustrated, and you’re left wondering:
How do I actually teach blending?
Why does this feel so hard?
Will my child ever be able to read with confidence?
You dream of the moment when reading finally “clicks,” but instead you see hesitation, guessing, and tears.
 
That’s exactly why I created Reading by Design: Phase Two. It’s a clear, done-for-you system that takes your child from knowing isolated letters and sounds to confidently blending them into real words—step by step.
✨ No more guessing.
✨ No more slow, painful sounding out.
✨ No more overwhelm for you.
Just a simple roadmap that makes teaching blending peaceful—and helps your child break through into true reading confidence.
Are you ready to take this next step with Reading by Design Phase Two—where your child’s first real words flow with joy, and you finally have the peace of knowing you’re teaching the right way? 🌟
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✨ What is Reading by Design: Phase Two? ✨
Reading by Design: Phase Two is a complete blending curriculum that equips you with everything you need to guide your child from knowing letters and sounds to confidently reading real words.
Designed for parents (not just teachers), it offers both Done-For-You Lessons and Build-Your-Own options, giving you flexibility while removing overwhelm. With a focus on blending, digraphs, and early fluency skills, Phase Two bridges the gap between “letter knower” and “word reader”—helping your child step into true reading with joy and confidence.
Here’s what makes it different:
- Engaging & Interactive Learning → So blending practice feels fun and your child actually wants to try again.
- Step-by-Step Blending Instruction → So your child doesn’t just know sounds—they smoothly connect them into words.
- Differentiated, Kinesthetic, Hands-On → So activities fit your child’s learning style and make tricky blends click.
- Progress Monitoring Tools → So you can see your child’s growth, track which blends they’ve mastered, and celebrate each breakthrough.
- Optional Religious Component → So you can naturally weave faith into reading time—if and when you choose.
✨ Why Reading by Design: Phase Two? ✨
🔍 Hybrid Learning at Your Fingertips → Digital resources + physical tools working together—so your child gets consistent practice, and you get confidence you’re doing it right.
📆 A Clear Roadmap, Done for You → Each lesson builds step by step from simple blends to more complex words—so your child isn’t rushed, and you’re never left wondering what comes next.
🎲 Engaging Games & Activities → So blending practice doesn’t feel like “work”—your child plays, repeats, and remembers until reading becomes natural.
🛍️ Physical Materials Ready to Go → So you don’t waste energy pulling things together—you simply open the box, teach, and watch your child’s reading confidence grow.
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18-Week Blending Curriculum
A step-by-step roadmap for teaching blending, digraphs, and early fluency—so you never wonder what to do next.
18 Weeks of Scripted Lesson Plans
Daily blending routines, hands-on activities, and assessments—so teaching word reading feels simple and stress-free.
30+Â Printable Hands-On Activities
Games, activities, and task  cards—so tricky blends and digraphs finally click through fun, interactive play.
Easy to Follow Video Instructions
Quick video guides—so you always know exactly how to use each lesson and activity.
150+ Printables & Decodable Worksheets
Worksheets, word-building practice, and decodable passages—so your child practices blending until reading becomes automatic.
Blending & Phonics Skill Assessments
Built-in assessments matched to Phase Two skills—so you can see progress and know exactly what your child has mastered.
Intervention Lessons
Targeted reteach plans for blends, digraphs, and word reading—so no child slips through the cracks.
75 + Interactive Digital Letter Games
Engaging games on any device—so blending practice feels like play, not work.
Scripted Phonological Awareness Slides
2–5 minute warm ups—so your child builds strong listening and sound skills that make blending easier.
Enrichment Lessons
Extra challenges—so confident learners keep growing and never get bored.
Reinforcement Tools for Kids
Brag tags and certificates—so your child stays motivated and proud of every reading breakthrough.
Digital Resources for Online Teaching
Flashcards, assessments, and games—so learning continues anytime, anywhere.
Plus There's Even More
Bonus
Done-For-You Hands-on Kit
Pop-its, blending boards, sand trays, and more—so you save time and have everything ready to teach.
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Christian Decodable Readers
Faith-centered decodable texts—so your child practices real reading while also soaking in biblical truth.
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Christian Themed Hands-On Activities
Interactive faith-based activities—so scripture connects with learning in a fun way.
Bonus
Scripted Daily Prayer Poems
Simple daily prayers—so lessons begin with peace and God’s presence.
Train up a Child the Way they Should Go - Proverbs 22:6
What Others Are Saying...
“Before Reading by Design, I felt lost—my son knew only a few letters and dreaded lessons. Now, after a month? He knows all letters and sounds, AND I actually love teaching him.”
Tanjila Palmer
"I enjoy using Reading by Design and the behavior therapist I work with loves it. It's perfect for working with children one-on-one. I like using the kit, activities, and flashcards.”
Brenda Shelton
“Aja saved my life. I was becoming burnt out and contemplating leaving my school. Now, I’m excited that I have SYSTEMS in place that will allow me to teach reading with fidelity.”
Lakeycha Pinckney
"I really want to thank you Aja for a systematic, logical and practical tool. I've been able to implement her program without having to reinvent the wheel! I would absolutely recommend it.”
Renee Pennyman
You Deserve Peace of Mind — So I Created 3 Paths for You 🎯
When your child knows their letters and sounds but still can’t smoothly blend them into words, it’s frustrating—for both of you. The last thing you need is another patchwork program that leaves you guessing. What you need is a clear, proven path that helps your child finally break through into real reading.
That’s why I’ve created three unique ways for you to step into Reading by Design: Phase Two—so you can choose the exact level of support that fits your family, your budget, and this season of life.
Whether you:
- Want a done-for-you curriculum that removes the stress of figuring out “how do I teach blending?”
- Need encouragement, accountability, and coaching to stay consistent and confident
- Desire full, personalized 1-on-1 support to help your struggling reader make faster progress...
There’s a path designed just for you.
👉🏾 And the best part?
No matter which option you choose, you’ll be using a proven, step-by-step system that transforms blending struggles into joyful, confident word reading—for both you and your child.
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The D.I.Y. Path
$247
Just the Materials
- Perfect if you want everything done-for-you and ready to teach
- Get structure, clarity, and confidence without overwhelm
- One-time investment — no ongoing commitment Â
 
The Supported Path
$247 + $47/m
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- Community, accountability, and expert guidance
- Join a movement of parents getting real results
- Ongoing training, coaching, and support — without going at it alone
The Fast-Track Path
$750 + $204/m
Most Bang for your Buck
- Best for families who want private, hands-on help and quicker results
- Personalized plans, expert feedback, and unlimited support
- You’re not guessing — step-by-step expert advice
Children are a Heritage from the Lord - Psalm 127:3Â
Who is this for?
Parents of Early Readers
For parents whose child knows their letters and sounds but struggles to blend them into real words—and who feel lost on how to help without frustration.
Kindergarten / 1st Grade Parents
For moms of little ones who want to replace slow, painful sounding out with joyful confidence in early reading.
Homeschooling Christian Parents
For faith-filled homeschool families who want a step-by-step path that blends literacy with love for Jesus as their child begins reading words.
Tired &Â Exhausted Parents
For families who are worn out from guessing and piecing together random resources—and are ready for a proven system that makes blending simple and effective.
A Revolutionary Approach to Early Literacy
You may be wondering...
What if I don’t want the religious part? Or what if I just want a solid phonics program without faith woven in?
I hear you. That’s why Reading by Design: Phase Two gives you the freedom to choose. Every lesson teaches blending, digraphs, and early fluency with the same proven system—but you decide whether to include the optional faith-based elements.
If you want Jesus woven into learning, you’ll begin lessons with simple daily prayers, use the Christian-themed read-alouds, and enjoy faith-centered decodable readers during the three review weeks.
If you prefer to keep lessons purely academic, you’ll simply skip the prayers, use the regular read-alouds, and reread one of the standard decodables during review weeks.
Either way, your child will gain the same structure, confidence, and mastery in blending and word reading.
This isn’t about forcing a method—it’s about giving your family the tools you need for success, in the way that feels right for you.
Why Reading by Design Stands Out for Parents?
When your child is trying to move from letters to words, the last thing you need is a program that leaves you piecing things together. Many early reading programs touch on blending, but they don’t give you enough practice—or they focus on memorization instead of true decoding.Â
The result? Children get stuck, frustrated, or start guessing at words.
Reading by Design: Phase Two is different. It provides everything you need in one place—and gives your child daily, multi-sensory practice that actually makes reading stick. Each lesson includes:
- Blending Board Practice → so your child gets consistent, hands-on training in connecting sounds smoothly into words.
- Flashcard & Sound Review → so previously learned skills stay fresh and strong.
- Orthographic Mapping Review → so your child builds the brain connections needed to remember words long-term.
- Encoding Games & Activities → so your child isn’t just reading words—they’re also writing them, reinforcing mastery in both directions.
No more patchwork resources. No more late-night searches for “blending worksheets.” Just a complete, done-for-you path to help your child become a confident word reader.
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What About Other Christian Curricula?
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Christian programs like Abeka are strong in academics, but they don’t go deep enough into blending and phonics. Often, children are encouraged to memorize words instead of truly decoding them. For a child who’s struggling with blending, that creates frustration and guessing—not confidence.
Reading by Design is different. It focuses on phonics and blending first—helping children understand how words are built, not just what they look like. Research shows this foundation is critical for fluency, comprehension, and lifelong reading success.
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The Perfect Partner for Any Parent
Already using another program? Reading by Design Phase Two slips right in as the missing piece. While your main curriculum may cover broader academics, this fills the phonics and blending gap—giving your child the daily practice they need to finally connect sounds to words with confidence.
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Why Parents Choose Reading by Design
- Complete Resource Package → No extra shopping, low prep printing, and no more piecing lessons together.
- Daily Multi-Sensory Practice → Blending, reviewing, mapping, and encoding in every lesson.
- Flexible & Easy to Use → Works for homeschool, afterschool, or extra support at home.
- Engaging & Fun → Games, activities, and decodables make reading practice something your child looks forward to.
Easy for You, Transformative for Your Child
You don’t need to be a teacher—or even have teaching experience. Reading by Design was created for parents just like you. It walks you step-by-step, giving you the tools to teach with peace and confidence. Your child gets the breakthrough they need, and you get the joy of watching them go from sounding out painfully slow to reading real words with ease.
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👉🏽 Unlock your child’s reading potential with Reading by Design Phase Two—the complete, stress-free path to blending mastery.
Nurturing Faith while Building Strong Readers!
Aja McNair, Ed.S, is a published author, Minister, educational consultant, curriculum developer, experienced curriculum specialist, passionate educator, mother, wife, and advocate for early childhood literacy with a deep passion for early childhood literacy. With almost two decades of experience, Aja has served as an administrator overseeing Kindergarten through fifth grade teaching and learning, where she developed and implemented instructional strategies that helped countless children thrive. Her expertise in curriculum design, combined with her leadership in educational settings, has made her a trusted voice in the field.
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With so much educational experience, Aja recognized the challenges faced by both teachers and homeschool parents in providing high-quality phonics instruction—a key building block for lifelong reading success. This realization led her to develop Reading by Design, a comprehensive, step-by-step reading curriculum that provides everything children need for a strong phonics foundation.
In addition to her educational work, Aja is a devoted Minister and published author who brings her faith and dedication to her mission of empowering children through education. Her heart for ministry and teaching is evident in her commitment to helping children unlock their reading potential, while making learning enjoyable and impactful.
Through Reading by Design, Aja has created a flexible and easy-to-implement curriculum that has become a go-to resource for educators and homeschool parents alike, ensuring that children receive the phonics foundation they need to become confident, successful readers. Her mission is to equip every child with the tools they need to excel in reading, and to inspire a lifelong love for learning.
