Before Read And Breathe, Alex found reading and writing challenging and would get frustrated quite quickly. His confidence just wasn’t there, and it was hard as a parent watching him doubt himself. Since starting Read and Breathe, his reading has become so much more fluent and his writing has improved massively, both in structure and confidence. The biggest change has been his mindset, he approaches schoolwork much calmer and actually believes in his ability now. It’s made such a difference in our home, and I feel so much more confident supporting him as a parent.

Before working together, Yalun needed more confidence with his early learning. Through the calm and supportive approach, he became more confident and engaged. We saw real progress, not only in his skills but in his attitude towards learning. As parents, we felt supported and reassured throughout the process.

Trying random apps & books without a proven framework means it's hard to know if your child is progressing,
Many children guess words instead of sounding them out, which leads to shaky reading foundations.
If your child feels overwhelmed, reading becomes a battle and learning becomes almost impossible.
Learn through a structured 5-minute-a-day routine with no overwhelm.
Simple breathing that helps your child feel settled and ready to learn.
Your child begins sounding out and reading short words within weeks.
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Your child learns in calm, predictable steps that make reading feel easy, not overwhelming.
Short video lessons delivered in a clear, structured order.
Everything is laid out for your child, so you can simply press play and let the lesson do the teaching.
Helps your child regulate emotions so they begin each session calm and ready to learn.
A simple breathing routine at the start of every lesson.
Reduces stress, tears, and frustration during reading time.
Your child masters the Phase 2 sounds without confusion.
We follow a proven sound sequence.
Reading finally “clicks” because sounds are taught in a logical, child-friendly order.
Your child begins reading short words within weeks.
Step-by-step blending practice built into every lesson.
No more guessing, they learn how to actually read.
Early-Reader Tracker: A simple sheet to track the sounds your child can read, perfect for seeing progress week-by-week.
Breathing Cards: Beautiful printable cards to help your child remember each calming breath we teach in the lessons.
Phonics Flashcards: Printable cards for every sound taught in the course so your child can practise anytime, anywhere.
Hi, I’m Rachael, and I’ve been a primary school teacher for the past 13 years, specialising in early reading and phonics.
When I was a child, I struggled with reading myself. I remember the stress of being asked to read aloud and the confusion that came with it.
I often guessed words and felt like I was falling behind in every subject, even maths, because I couldn’t understand the questions.
That experience is the reason I became a teacher, and it’s why I created the Read & Breathe Method.
Over the years, I’ve helped hundreds of children learn to read with confidence using calm, structured lessons that build phonics skills in a way that feels manageable and enjoyable.
I learned that children don’t need long, stressful sessions. They need short, predictable routines that help them feel safe, regulated, and capable.
Now, I’ve taken everything that works in the classroom and turned it into a simple, step-by-step online course that parents can use at home in just five minutes a day.
My goal is simple: to help your child feel confident, calm, and proud as they learn to read, and to make reading time easier for your family.
I’m so excited to guide you and your child through this journey.
Parents of children aged 4–6 who are just starting to learn their sounds.
Children who are struggling to remember letter sounds or mix them up.
Families who want a simple, calm reading routine that actually works.
Parents who feel lost, unsure where to start, or worried their child is falling behind.
Busy households that need short, predictable lessons they can rely on.
Children who get frustrated, overwhelmed, or give up easily during reading time
Parents who aren't willing to commit 5 minutes per day to help their child become confident readers.
Parents who would prefer to figure things out on their own with trial and error.
Your child is already a confident reader.
Each lesson is just 5 minutes and after the first few, your little one can do it independently as my videos follow the same structure each time.
Every session is calm, focused, and just 5 minutes long. There are no flashing lights or addictive games.
Possibly. However, videos on Youtube and free apps are typically over-stimulating, inconsistent and NOT research-backed. With Read And Breathe you're following teacher-led lessons combined with emotional regulation techniques to progress learning calmly and confidently.
That's great! That means they’ll progress faster and start blending words sooner.
Having tutored myself for many years, I can say that there is no difference in progress between Read And Breathe and in-person weekly tutoring. Except with Read And Breathe you get lifetime access with a single payment and have the added flexibility to complete your lessons at anytime during the day.
This is not an app, it’s a structured reading method with real progress tracking, taught by a primary English
specialist.
The course follows proven classroom phonics techniques used by me, a qualified teacher & phonics specialist with over 13 years experience.
Read And Breathe has a 7-Day Satisfaction Guarantee. If you are not completely SATISFIED by the Read And Breathe Programme, then contact us within 7 Days for a full refund, no questions asked!

