You've probably seen the informercials with small children reading like champs and thought, that can't possibly be real. I know I felt the same scepticism when I encountered the Your Baby Can Read program and wanted to know exactly how it worked. I was very happy to get the opportunity to review the Starter Set so I could see for myself.
A baby’s brain thrives on stimulation and develops at a phenomenal pace…nearly 90% during the first five years of life! The best and easiest time to learn a language is during the infant and toddler years, when the brain is creating thousands of synapses every second – allowing a child to learn both the written word and spoken word simultaneously, and with much more ease.
It's a well known fact that babies and young children's brains are like sponges. Between the age of 3 months to 5 years there is a window when they are able to learn the written word naturally and easily. This is the time Your Baby Can Read seeks to take advantage of.
Developed by Dr. Robert Titzer, Ph.D. a recognized expert, infant researcher the program's original student was his own infant daughter. Teaching her a multi sensory and interactive method allowed her the ability to identify and recognize written word. By the age of 18 months she was reading simple baby books from the library and continued to excel as a student throughout her young adult life. Experiencing first-hand the positive impact that learning to read had on his own children encouraged Dr. Titzer to create a program that could be used by other families.
The starter set we received included Parents’ Guide, Early Learning Workshop DVD, Starter DVD, the Starter Book, and Learn to Read Word Cards (with 1 wipe-clean word card, and 1 erasable non-toxic pen). Everything you need to get started.
My three year old daughter has been showing great interest in learning to read and letters lately so sitting down with her to try out this program was easy. She was thrilled with the bright pictures and large print of the wording used in the Starter Book, which include fold open pages that reveal a photo that corresponds with the written word. Identifying some of the easier words like cat and dog without much trouble occurred after just a few sessions and then we moved on to some over the harder words the next week. She also got a great kick out of the interactive, sliding word cards. The DVD took a bit more patience as it was harder to keep her interest but after a few viewings, she really got into it.
Bottom line, the program works based on your commitment. While it won't teach your child to read in the traditional sense; learning letter sounds and sounding out words, it will allow them to become familiar with recognizing words and build from there. We really like this product and continue to practice our words daily.
Buy It!
Purchase the entire set on Your Baby Can Read's website for $14.99 for the 30 day risk free trial or buy it for $199.95, available in monthly installments.
Want It? Win It!
Your Baby Can Read is generously giving one lucky winner their own Starter Set to try this program for themselves.
The Details: One lucky winner will receive the Starter Set from Your Baby Can Read. The Rules: Visit Your Baby Can Read and tell me one thing you learned from the site. Bonus Entry: Tell me the age of the child you'd like to try this program on.
Try, Try again... Second Chances: **Follow my blog and leave a separate comment letting me know. ** FollowThis Mom Can Shop on Twitter and tweet RT @thismomcanshop win Your Baby Can Read starter program. Ends 11/23http://tinyurl.com/yfzd46jYou may tweet once a day for extra entries. **Blog about this contest linking back to this contest and leave a separate comment. **Become a Fan of Your Baby Can Read on Facebook for one extra entry. **Add my button to your sidebar and let me know for one extra entry.
The Nitty Gritty: *Winners are chosen randomly, if you want all your chances counted, make sure you leave individual comments, not all of them in one! *winner has 48 hours to contact me or another name will be chosen. *contest ends November 23rd, 9 pm EST. Winner will be posted within 48 hours. *open to US residents only! *rules for each entry must be followed to be valid.
Disclosure: I received a complimentary product in order to conduct this review. I was not compensated financially for this post.
I learned that "the natural window of opportunity begins to close around age 4 – BEFORE THEY ENTER KINDERGARTEN!" - that's interesting to know, since I know a lot of children around 4 years old and would be very impressed if they could read already! My son is only 6 months old (6 month birthday today!)- and I would love to try this out when he turns one and is developing his language skills :)
I thought it was interesting that "a national panel of reading specialists and educators determined that most of the nation’s reading problems could be eliminated if children began reading earlier."
Would LOVE to try this out on my 4 year old daughter. Thanks for the shot at this AWESOME giveaway:)
Wow! Like others, I learned that we might be missing a window of opportunity for greater learning if we wait until school starts to teach our kids to read.
I learned that The most natural time to learn any aspect of language is during the infant and toddler years. There is a “natural window of opportunity” for learning language where it is easier for children to learn to understand and speak our language at a high level. amypugmire@live.com
I learned a baby’s brain thrives on stimulation and develops at a phenomenal pace…nearly 90% during the first five years of life! paryjeja at sbcglobal dot net
I love that the master mind behind your baby can read, Dr. Titzer, was a teacher, that worked with children. It seems alot of companies are just trying to make money, but Titzer seems like he knows what he is talking about! onecheaplady@yahoo.com
I learned the following: That the babies do memorize the shape of the words at first then learn there meaning, but over time actually start learning to read the words and add ed to make most words past tense. I used the Google Account Identity method to enter this giveaway. Thank You, Lauralee Hensley
I learned His research on reading during infant and toddler years captured the interest of educators, researchers, parents, government agencies, and the media worldwide.
I learned that teaching reading earlier may eliminate most reading problems according to a US National Panel of Reading Specialists and Early Childhood Educators. tylerpants(at)gmail.com
I had learned that in the first years of a child’ life, tens of thousands of synaptic connections are made each second in the brain, opening the door for increased learning capacity. erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net
I learned that a baby’s brain thrives on stimulation and develops at a phenomenal pace…nearly 90% during the first five years of life! This would be for my one year old nephew!
Teaching reading earlier may eliminate most reading problems according to a US National Panel of Reading Specialists and Early Childhood Educators. I would love this for my 4 year old and my 4 month old.
I would love to try this! I learned that The earlier the child is taught to read the better they will read and the more likely they will enjoy it. Thanks for the chance! hawkgirl_16{at}hotmail{dot}com
I learned that the natural window of opportunity begins to close around age 4... So, the best time to "teach" the kids is before they even START school...
Normally, children don’t start learning to read until age 5 or 6 years old, but the natural window of opportunity begins to close around age 4 – BEFORE THEY ENTER KINDERGARTEN! Wow, Im behind :(
Hello. I am actually surprised that I have never heard of this before. I've heard "Hooked on Phonics." Moving along, I learn that the years of infant and toddler are the easiet to learn a language since the brain is still developing and creating synapses every second. This gives the infant and toddler the ability to learn written word and spoken word.
This would be great for my 6 month old baby boy. I want to try and make him a great reader. If you can't read well you miss out on a lot in life. Thanks
I would give this to my friend who is having his first child in a few months. They would use it from as soon as its recommended. I've seen the infommercial for this product and there's no reason why the baby can't watch the videos from a young age to have some fun songs to learn.
In the first years of a child’ life, tens of thousands of synaptic connections are made each second in the brain, opening the door for increased learning capacity my son is two lgrasscoyle@hotmail.com
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11/13/09, 2:37 PM
I learned that "the natural window of opportunity begins to close around age 4 – BEFORE THEY ENTER KINDERGARTEN!" - that's interesting to know, since I know a lot of children around 4 years old and would be very impressed if they could read already! My son is only 6 months old (6 month birthday today!)- and I would love to try this out when he turns one and is developing his language skills :)
11/13/09, 3:46 PM
I learned that Early readers have more self-esteem and are more likely to stay in school
11/13/09, 3:48 PM
I would love to get this for my daughter, she will be 10 months next week.
11/13/09, 5:10 PM
I learned that the window of opportunity is between the ages of 3 months-5 Years!
virginia@frugaliciousmommy.com
11/13/09, 5:11 PM
I would love to get this for my 2 kids under 5. My son is 3 & my daughter will be 2 months soon.
11/13/09, 5:11 PM
I follow your blog.
11/13/09, 5:36 PM
I thought it was interesting that "a national panel of reading specialists and educators determined that most of the nation’s reading problems could be eliminated if children began reading earlier."
Would LOVE to try this out on my 4 year old daughter. Thanks for the shot at this AWESOME giveaway:)
greimanj@comcast.net
11/13/09, 6:06 PM
You can help active children concentrate on the video by dimming lights or removing distractions.
11/13/09, 6:07 PM
I would use this for my 2 year old son Blaze.
11/13/09, 6:07 PM
I follow your blog.
11/13/09, 6:08 PM
I follow you on Twitter and tweeted
http://twitter.com/shana0923/status/5694023491
11/13/09, 6:09 PM
became a fan of Your Baby Can Read on facebook
11/13/09, 6:10 PM
Your button is in my sidebar
11/13/09, 6:54 PM
Wow! Like others, I learned that we might be missing a window of opportunity for greater learning if we wait until school starts to teach our kids to read.
11/13/09, 6:54 PM
Would use it for both my boys - ages 3 and almost 2.
11/13/09, 6:55 PM
I follow. :-)
11/13/09, 8:28 PM
I learned that The most natural time to learn any aspect of language is during the infant and toddler years. There is a “natural window of opportunity” for learning language where it is easier for children to learn to understand and speak our language at a high level. amypugmire@live.com
11/13/09, 8:29 PM
This would be for my daughter who is 2. amypugmire@live.com
11/13/09, 8:29 PM
I follow u. amypugmire@live.com
11/13/09, 8:29 PM
fb fan of your baby can read. amy bolda pugmire. amypugmire@live.com
11/13/09, 8:30 PM
follow u on twitter and tweeted. amypugmire@live.com
http://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/5697390750
11/13/09, 8:31 PM
I have your button. amypugmire@live.com
11/13/09, 8:49 PM
I learned a baby’s brain thrives on stimulation and develops at a phenomenal pace…nearly 90% during the first five years of life!
paryjeja at sbcglobal dot net
11/13/09, 8:49 PM
I would use this with my 3 year old grandson.
paryjeja at sbcglobal dot net
11/13/09, 8:51 PM
I follow your blog.
paryjeja at sbcglobal dot net
11/13/09, 9:00 PM
I follow on Twitter and I tweeted -http://twitter.com/paryjeja/status/5697990195
paryjeja at sbcglobal dot net
11/13/09, 9:04 PM
I am a fan of Your Baby Can Read on facebook.
11/13/09, 11:22 PM
Early readers have more self-esteem
I would get this for my daughter
she already has an older brother and needs all the self esteem she can get
11/14/09, 12:31 AM
I learned that the window of opportunity is between the ages of 3 months-5 Years!
I would like to have this for my 8 wk old.
11/14/09, 12:32 AM
Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/SCMOMOF2BOYS/status/5702481968
11/14/09, 1:48 PM
I love that the master mind behind your baby can read, Dr. Titzer, was a teacher, that worked with children. It seems alot of companies are just trying to make money, but Titzer seems like he knows what he is talking about!
onecheaplady@yahoo.com
11/14/09, 1:48 PM
I would love to try this program on my 2-year old, then later, I have 2-month old twins that could benefit from this as well!
onecheaplady@yahoo.com
11/14/09, 1:49 PM
I follow this mom can shop!
onecheaplady@yahoo.com
11/14/09, 6:56 PM
On their site they say to help children concentrate you should remove distractions.
avonbaby87@gmail.com
11/14/09, 6:57 PM
My baby cousin is eight months old and would be getting this from me for Christmas.
avonbaby87@gmail.com
11/14/09, 7:28 PM
I learned that early readers perform better in school later.
11/14/09, 7:29 PM
I would use this on my almost 4 year old and 10 mos. old.
Karen 110480 @ comcast.net
11/14/09, 7:30 PM
I follow
Karen 110480 @ comcast.net
11/14/09, 7:32 PM
I am a fan of YBCR on facebook
Karen 110480 @ comcast.net
11/14/09, 7:52 PM
http://twitter.com/SCMOMOF2BOYS/status/5722036685
11/14/09, 8:48 PM
I learned the following: That the babies do memorize the shape of the words at first then learn there meaning, but over time actually start learning to read the words and add ed to make most words past tense.
I used the Google Account Identity method to enter this giveaway.
Thank You,
Lauralee Hensley
11/15/09, 12:13 AM
I learned that During this window of opportunity, between the ages of 3 months and 5 years, they can also learn the written word naturally and easily.
heather[dot]mcdougle[at]gmail[dot]com
11/15/09, 12:13 AM
I follow your blog
heather[dot]mcdougle[at]gmail[dot]com
11/15/09, 12:13 AM
I'm a fan of your baby can read on facebook
heather[dot]mcdougle[at]gmail[dot]com
11/15/09, 12:14 AM
i have your button
heather[dot]mcdougle[at]gmail[dot]com
11/15/09, 12:14 AM
i would love to try this on my 20 month old son!
heather[dot]mcdougle[at]gmail[dot]com
11/15/09, 7:19 PM
http://twitter.com/SCMOMOF2BOYS/status/5750511661
11/15/09, 10:56 PM
I learned His research on reading during infant and toddler years captured the interest of educators, researchers, parents, government agencies, and the media worldwide.
11/15/09, 10:56 PM
This would be for my 16 month old daughter
11/15/09, 10:57 PM
follow on twitter and tweet http://twitter.com/SaraMama/status/5755854917
11/16/09, 12:56 AM
The earlier your child learns to read to better they'll do later in life.
ellemw@live.com
11/16/09, 12:56 AM
Following your blog.
ellemw@live.com
11/16/09, 12:59 AM
I would use it with my 2 year old or my new baby when he gets older.
11/16/09, 1:00 AM
Added your button to my blog.
ellemw@live.com
11/16/09, 1:02 AM
Following and tweeted.
http://twitter.com/lorinalately/status/5758346264
ellemw@live.com
11/16/09, 12:48 PM
http://twitter.com/SCMOMOF2BOYS/status/5770887730
11/16/09, 11:39 PM
tweet http://twitter.com/SaraMama/status/5787375107
11/17/09, 4:27 PM
http://twitter.com/SCMOMOF2BOYS/status/5806768047
11/17/09, 6:58 PM
Follow on Twitter (FrugaliciousMom)
http://twitter.com/FrugaliciousMom/status/5810830349
11/18/09, 12:09 AM
tweet http://twitter.com/SaraMama/status/5818617511
11/18/09, 7:06 PM
http://twitter.com/SCMOMOF2BOYS/status/5842003519
11/18/09, 11:16 PM
tweet http://twitter.com/SaraMama/status/5848511503
11/19/09, 12:34 PM
I learnt that
The best and easiest time to learn a language is during the infant and toddler years.
I would use this on my 3 year old.
purehrt555(at)Yahoo(dot)Com
11/19/09, 5:26 PM
tweet http://twitter.com/SaraMama/status/5870899407
11/20/09, 12:06 PM
http://twitter.com/SCMOMOF2BOYS/status/5894483952
11/20/09, 7:34 PM
daily tweet http://twitter.com/SaraMama/status/5905460756
11/21/09, 11:03 PM
My son (age 4) would love this :)
ktgonyea at gmail.com
11/21/09, 11:27 PM
http://twitter.com/SCMOMOF2BOYS/status/5937735489
11/22/09, 4:22 AM
I learned that teaching reading earlier may eliminate most reading problems according to a US National Panel of Reading Specialists and Early Childhood Educators.
tylerpants(at)gmail.com
11/22/09, 4:23 AM
I'm a follower. tylerpants(at)gmail.com
11/22/09, 4:23 AM
I'd love to win this for my 9 months old son!
tylerpants(at)gmail.com
11/22/09, 10:30 AM
I had learned that in the first years of a child’ life, tens of thousands of synaptic connections are made each second in the brain, opening the door for increased learning capacity.
erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net
11/22/09, 11:48 AM
I learned that it is designed for children between the ages of 3 months and 5 years.
ag1414@hotmail.com
11/22/09, 11:48 AM
I would use this on my 3-month-old and 3-year-old!
11/22/09, 11:49 AM
I follow your blog. angelag
11/22/09, 11:52 AM
I follow and tweeted: http://twitter.com/ag1414/status/5949550895
11/22/09, 11:52 AM
I'm a fan of Your Baby Can Read on Facebook. angela.gaffke
11/22/09, 4:04 PM
I learned that a baby’s brain thrives on stimulation and develops at a phenomenal pace…nearly 90% during the first five years of life! This would be for my one year old nephew!
11/22/09, 4:04 PM
I'm a follower
11/22/09, 4:29 PM
Dr. Titzer says the current practice of starting to teach reading skills in school is too late
11/22/09, 4:30 PM
Gabby is almost 2 years old...
11/22/09, 7:47 PM
daily tweet http://twitter.com/SaraMama/status/5961006110
11/22/09, 7:54 PM
Teaching reading earlier may eliminate most reading problems according to a US National Panel of Reading Specialists and Early Childhood Educators. I would love this for my 4 year old and my 4 month old.
shawnac68@hotmail.com
11/22/09, 8:15 PM
I would love to try this! I learned that The earlier the child is taught to read the better they will read and the more likely they will enjoy it.
Thanks for the chance!
hawkgirl_16{at}hotmail{dot}com
11/22/09, 8:15 PM
My son is 14 months!
hawkgirl_16{at}hotmail{dot}com
11/22/09, 8:16 PM
I follow you on twitter, and I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/mom2anutball/status/5961761775
hawkgirl_16{at}hotmail{dot}com
11/22/09, 8:17 PM
I blogged about your giveaway!
http://mom2anutball2.blogspot.com/2009/11/your-baby-can-read-giveaway.html
hawkgirl_16{at}hotmail{dot}com
11/22/09, 9:39 PM
I learned that the natural window of opportunity begins to close around age 4... So, the best time to "teach" the kids is before they even START school...
11/22/09, 9:40 PM
Would be for my youngest 1 1/2 years but I'm sure her big brother might also benefit...
11/22/09, 11:33 PM
I learned the window of learning is small. My baby is 2 and I want to get him started.
11/23/09, 12:21 AM
natural age of learning closes at age 4 get this for my neice
11/23/09, 1:15 AM
Andrew is 3 and Anthony is 2
11/23/09, 1:15 AM
Normally, children don’t start learning to read until age 5 or 6 years old, but the natural window of opportunity begins to close around age 4 – BEFORE THEY ENTER KINDERGARTEN! Wow, Im behind :(
11/23/09, 1:21 AM
Hello. I am actually surprised that I have never heard of this before. I've heard "Hooked on Phonics." Moving along, I learn that the years of infant and toddler are the easiet to learn a language since the brain is still developing and creating synapses every second. This gives the infant and toddler the ability to learn written word and spoken word.
My son is 8 months.
ijustkidding(at)gmail(dot)com
11/23/09, 7:22 AM
This would be great for my 6 month old baby boy. I want to try and make him a great reader. If you can't read well you miss out on a lot in life. Thanks
11/23/09, 9:01 AM
I learned that there is actually a window of opportunity and it closes at age 4 which is before kindergarten! That's so depressing to think about!
11/23/09, 9:04 AM
I follow you on twitter here's my tweet http://twitter.com/Lstixrud/status/5976836962
11/23/09, 9:04 AM
I would give this to my friend who is having his first child in a few months. They would use it from as soon as its recommended. I've seen the infommercial for this product and there's no reason why the baby can't watch the videos from a young age to have some fun songs to learn.
11/23/09, 9:05 AM
I became a fan of your baby can read on facebook.
11/23/09, 9:10 AM
I posted your button on my blog at colitascorner.blogspot.com
11/23/09, 9:10 AM
I blogged http://colitascorner.blogspot.com/2009/11/your-baby-can-read-giveaway_23.html
11/23/09, 11:27 AM
In the first years of a child’ life, tens of thousands of synaptic connections are made each second in the brain, opening the door for increased learning capacity
my son is two
lgrasscoyle@hotmail.com
11/23/09, 2:18 PM
I'd love to use this for my daughter, who is 4 (so I need to start soon!)
11/23/09, 2:18 PM
Normally, children don’t start learning to read until age 5 or 6 years old, but the natural window of opportunity begins to close around age 4
11/23/09, 4:27 PM
daily tweet http://twitter.com/SaraMama/status/5988056052
11/23/09, 4:59 PM
a baby’s brain thrives on stimulation and develops at a phenomenal pace
11/23/09, 6:32 PM
I learned that the earlier the child is taught to read the better they will read and the more likely they will enjoy it.
11/23/09, 6:51 PM
I learned that Dr Titzer has been a professor and teacher for over 15 years
dispatcher_kristy@hotmail.com
11/23/09, 9:19 PM
One year old twins :)
3/30/11, 3:21 PM
That Your baby Can Read! is great. I used it on my older baby. I am going to start it soon on my younger.