See exactly where your child is on their reading journey with Learning Milestones.
From first sounds to first chapter books —Real progress you can see
Grows with your child
Reading Eggs is a complete, structured reading program that grows with your child — from their very first letter sounds all the way to reading their first chapter books with confidence.
Follows a proven learning path
Across 130 lessons, your child will be guided through a proven learning journey backed by science to build their reading skills in the right order, at the right pace, from the very start.
Reveals real progress
Along the way, Learning Milestones show you exactly what your child has achieved at every stage — it’s real progress you can see. So you can feel confident knowing your child is building skills that not only support them across every subject, they also set them up for life.
With 93% of children improving by at least one reading level in just six weeks, those first milestones could come sooner than you think.
Why You’ll Love Our New Learning Milestones
Maps the entire learning journey
From letter sounds to chapter books, Reading Eggs grows with your child - marking each milestone along the way.
More moments to celebrate
Each milestone is tied to a specific reading skill, showing you the moment your child has strengthened their new skills.
Real progress you can see
Milestones appear in your Family Dashboard automatically. No digging, no guessing.
Builds confident learners from the start
Reading Eggs builds a solid, science-backed foundation for reading. Learning Milestones show you exactly how it’s built - in the right order, at the right pace, from the start.
Turns learning into a shared moment
Every milestone comes with a simple activity to try at home with your child.
Witness your child’s reading journey, milestone by milestone
Each milestone marks a real reading skill your child has mastered — from blending their first sounds to reading chapter books independently. So you always know exactly where they are and how far they've come.
Scroll to explore
Eggsplorer
Lessons 1–5: Reading age 4.5–4.6 | Pre-K
First letters, first sounds and first rhymes. This is where the reading journey begins.
Sound Detective
Lessons 6–15: Reading age 4.6–5.1 | Pre-K to K
Your child can blend sounds to make small words like cat, bat and mat. Sounding out is starting to click.
Word Builder
Lessons 16–20: Reading age 5.1–5.3 | K
Blending short words and spotting their first common words on sight. Reading is starting to take shape.
First Story Reader
Lessons 21–30: Reading age 5.3–5.5 | K
Simple sentences make sense now, and short stories are within reach. A big leap from single words.
Word Eggsplorer
Lessons 31–40: Reading age 5.5–5.6 | K
Words like the, you, he and she are recognized instantly. These are the words that unlock everything else.
Word Family Detective
Lessons 41–50: Reading age 5.6–5.8 | K
Rhyming words and word families (sun, run and fun) are clicking into place. Patterns in language are becoming visible.
Rhyme Reader
Lessons 51–60: Reading age 5.8–6.0 | K
Reading is starting to sound like talking, with fewer pauses. Rhyming words are sharpening their ear for language.
Vocabulary Voyager
Lessons 61–70: Reading age 6.0–6.3 | K to Grade 1
New words about animals, colors and everyday life are building up. Their world of words is growing.
Captain Reader
Lessons 71–80: Reading age 6.3–6.5 | Grade 1
Short stories are being read independently. You might find them picking up books on their own.
Long-Vowel Learner
Lessons 81–90: Reading age 6.5–6.7 | Grade 1
Long vowels like cake, kite, rain and cute are making sense. Words are getting longer, and your child is keeping up.
Sounds Eggsplorer
Lessons 91–95: Reading age 6.7 | Grade 1
Beginning blends (st, bl, tr) and endings (‑ing, ‑ed) are within reach. More complex words are no longer a barrier.
Sentence Sleuth
Lessons 96–100: Reading age 6.7–6.8 | Grade 1
Short paragraphs are read fluently. Stamina and focus are growing – they can stick with longer text now.
Story Builder
Lessons 101–105: Reading age 6.8 | Grade 1
Full stories are followed from start to finish, and your child can tell you what happened. Comprehension is building.
Expression Enthusiast
Lessons 106–110: Reading age 6.8–7.0 | Grade 1 to Grade 2
Stories are read aloud with feeling and confidence. Characters come alive when your child reads.
Vocabulary Adventurer
Lessons 111–115: Reading age 7.0–7.1 | Grade 2
New words about everyday life are expanding what your child can talk and think about.
Knowledge Builder
Lessons 116–118: Reading age 7.1–7.2 | Grade 2
Predictions, character motivations, and deeper meaning. Your child is thinking like a reader.
Eager Reader
Lessons 119–120: Reading age 7.2 | Grade 2
Longer stories are read with confidence and independence.
Confident Reader
Lessons 121–130: Reading age 7.2–7.4 | Grade 2
Longer stories, real comprehension and genuine independence. Your child is transitioning from learning to read to reading to learn.