ExploraLearn Speed Reading Program Guide

• ✔ Show each word multiple times (repetition is key).
• ✔ Use games, movement & conversation to reinforce learning.
• ✔ Daily structure:
  
  • Word Card Repetition (Speed Recognition)
  • Fun Word Association Game
  • Real-Life Application
  • Quick Review

Words: Mom, Dad

• ✔Flashcard Repetition (5x Each Word): Show "mom" → Say it clearly → Child repeats. Repeat 5 times.
• ✔Speed Recognition: Hold up the card quickly and ask, "What does this say?"
• ✔Find the Word Game: Lay both words down. Say, "Point to ‘mom’!"
• ✔Real-Life Connection: Say, "Go give ‘mom’ a hug!" or "Where is ‘dad’?"
• ✔Quick Review: Shuffle the flashcards and test recognition.

Day 2: Introducing Two More Words + Reviewing Previous

Words: Ball, Car

• ✔ Flashcard Repetition (5x Each Word)
• ✔ Speed Recognition (Quick recall of words)
• ✔ Matching Game (Find ‘car’ among other words)
• ✔ Real-Life Connection (Point at real objects and say the word)
• ✔ Quick Review (Shuffle all four words for recall)

Words: Cat, Dog

• ✔ Flashcard Repetition
• ✔ Speed Recognition Game
• ✔ Sorting Game (Place all 6 words and find the correct one)
• ✔ Real-Life Connection (Point out real cats/dogs or use toys)
• ✔ Quick Review

Words: Go, Stop

• ✔ Speed Flashcard Game (All 8 words in rapid order)
• ✔ Action-Based Game (Show "Go" → Child runs, Show "Stop" → Child freezes)
• ✔ Word Hunt (Hide "GO" and "STOP" cards for the child to find)

Day 5: Review & Reinforce All 8 Words

• ✔ Instant Response (Child must say word within 2 seconds)
• ✔ Mix & Match Game (Find correct words among all 8)
• ✔ Fast Flip Flashcards
• ✔ Real-Life Word Use in Play
• ✔ Confidence Check

• ✔ Day 6: Yes, No
• ✔ Day 7: Sun, Moon
• ✔ Day 8: Milk, Apple
• ✔ Day 9: Red, Blue
• ✔ Day 10: One, Two

• ✔ Keep Reviewing Past Words
• ✔ Daily Speed Challenge (Say all words in 30 seconds)
• ✔ Mix Words Randomly
• ✔ Introduce Two-Word Phrases (“Red ball”, “Big dog”)
• ✔ Use Words in Books & Labels

• ✔ Show each word at least 30-50 times.
• ✔ Increase flashcard speed as child improves.
• ✔ Use actions, games & conversations for reinforcement.
• ✔ Make it a fun, daily habit (5-10 minutes a day).

1. Speak & Narrate Everything You Do

How?

• ✔ Talk about daily activities: "Now we are brushing teeth."
• ✔ Describe what you see: "Look at the big red ball!"
• ✔ Use new words in context: "The car is fast!"

2. Use Two-Word Phrases to Expand Their Speech

How?

• ✔ If your child says, "Ball!" → Expand: "Big ball!"
• ✔ If they say, "Dog!" → Expand: "Brown dog!"
• ✔ Helps transition from one-word communication to short phrases.

3. Sing Nursery Rhymes & Songs

Why?

• ✔ Rhyming words help children memorize and associate sounds with meaning.
• ✔ Examples:
• Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star (introduces “star,” “sky,” “shine”)
• Old MacDonald Had a Farm (teaches animal names: “cow,” “duck”)

4. Read Books with Repetitive Words

Why?

• ✔ Repetition helps toddlers recognize words.
• ✔ Good books:
• "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" (Teaches colors & animals)
• "Goodnight Moon" (Helps with bedtime vocabulary)

5. Use Flashcards in Play

How?

• ✔ Lay out 3-4 flashcards (e.g., "cat," "dog," "ball").
• ✔ Say a word → Ask child to find the matching card.
• ✔ Start with recognition, then let the child say the word aloud.

6. Let Kids Make Mistakes & Repeat Words

Why?

• ✔ Kids may say “tat” instead of “cat.” Correct them gently: “Yes, cat!”
• ✔ Repeating words in different ways helps solidify memory.

7. Use Actions & Gestures with New Words

How?

• ✔ Say “Jump” and jump together.
• ✔ Say “Run” and run together.
• ✔ Kids learn faster with movement-based learning.

Final Summary

• ✔ Speak & narrate daily activities.
• ✔ Expand on their one-word sentences.
• ✔ Sing rhymes & read repetitive books.
• ✔ Use actions & gestures to reinforce meaning.
• ✔ Play matching games with words & objects.

• ✔ Each session lasts 10-15 minutes.
• ✔ Each day introduces 10 new words with repetition.
• ✔ Daily Structure:
  • Flashcard Repetition (Speed Recognition)
  • Fun Word Recognition Games
  • Real-Life Application
  • Quick Review & Speed Challenge
• ✔ By Day 10, the child should recognize at least 100 words instantly.

Day 1: Family & People

Words: Brother, Sister, Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle, Aunt, Friend, Boy, Girl, People

• ✔ Flashcard Repetition (5x Each Word)
• ✔ Speed Recognition
• ✔ Find the Word Game
• ✔ Real-Life Connection
• ✔ Quick Review & Shuffle

Day 2: Common Objects

Words: Door, Window, Table, Pillow, Blanket, Toothbrush, Shoes, Socks, Shirt, Pants

• Repeat Day 1 Process with New Words + Review Yesterday's Words

Day 3: Animals

Words: Rabbit, Horse, Lion, Tiger, Elephant, Monkey, Zebra, Frog, Sheep, Bear

• ✔ Flashcard Repetition
• ✔ Fun Game: Act Like the Animal
• ✔ Speed Review & Mixing Words

Day 4: Action Words

Words: Sit, Stand, Walk, Climb, Dance, Sing, Read, Write, Sleep, Wash

• ✔ Flashcard Repetition
• ✔ Speed Challenge
• ✔ Use Words in Sentences

Day 5: Everyday Words

Words: Please, Sorry, Welcome, Good morning, Good night, Food, Home, School, Teacher, Student

• ✔ Flashcard Repetition
• ✔ Real-Life Application
• ✔ Speed Review & Fluency Challenge

Day 6-10: Expanding Vocabulary

• ✔ Day 6: Cloud, Rain, Snow, River, Ocean, Flower, Leaf, Rock, Fire, Grass
• ✔ Day 7: Green, Yellow, Black, White, Orange, Pink, Purple, Fast, Slow, Cold
• ✔ Day 8: Apple, Banana, Orange, Grape, Mango, Rice, Bread, Juice, Watermelon, Ice cream
• ✔ Day 9: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Circle, Square, Triangle, Star, Heart
• ✔ Day 10: I, Am, My, Like, This, Can, See, Is, You, The

Final Steps: How to Improve Speed & Fluency

• ✔ Daily Flashcard Reviews (5 minutes per day)
• ✔ Increase Speed Over Time – Aim for instant recall
• ✔ Combine Words Into Simple Sentences
• ✔ Introduce Books with Repetitive Words
• ✔ Make Word Recognition Part of Daily Life

Summary: How to Build Speed Reading

• ✔ Daily flashcard exposure (at least 30-50 times per word over a few days)
• ✔ Keep increasing speed as child improves
• ✔ Play action-based & real-life games to make learning fun
• ✔ Encourage sentence formation after word recognition

Introduce "What," "Where," and "Why" Questions

Asking questions encourages thinking and sentence formation.

• Instead of just saying, "This is a dog," ask:
  • "What is this dog doing?"
  • "Where is the cat?"

Expand Vocabulary Through Categories

Teaching words in groups helps with categorization and recall.

• ✔ Fruits: apple, banana, orange
• ✔ Shapes: circle, square, triangle
• ✔ Emotions: happy, sad, excited

Play "Describe the Object" Game

Encourages descriptive skills and thinking.

• Give clues: "I am round, I bounce. What am I?" (Ball)

Use Books to Build a Story Together

Books naturally introduce new vocabulary.

• After reading, ask:
  • "What happened first?"
  • "What did the bear eat?"

Teach Opposites

Helps with reasoning and comparison skills.

• Big – Small
• Fast – Slow
• Hot – Cold

Play "Find the Word" in Everyday Life

Encourages real-world vocabulary application.

• While driving, ask: "Can you find a STOP sign?"
• At the grocery store: "Can you see the word MILK?"

Introduce Rhyming and Alliteration

Teaches word patterns and predictive reading.

• Rhymes: "Cat, bat, hat, sat."
• Alliteration: "Silly snakes slither south."

Use "Fill in the Blank" Sentences

Encourages children to think about missing words.

• "I see a ______ (cat)."
• "The sun is ______ (hot)."

Let Kids Make Up Stories

Encourages sentence formation and creativity.

• Show a picture and ask: "Tell me a story about this dog."

Introduce Sight Words for Early Reading

Helps build early reading skills.

• Start with simple sight words: I, am, my, see, like, the, is
• Create flashcards and use them in simple sentences:
  • "I see a cat."
  • "I like my mom."

Final Summary

• Ask open-ended questions to encourage conversation.
• Group words by categories for better recall.
• Describe objects and play guessing games.
• Introduce rhyming words and simple sentences.
• Use books, signs, and labels to introduce new words.