The "Your Baby Can Read!" Deluxe Kit includes five instructional DVDs with accompanying sliding words cards and flap books for each reading level. It also includes a parent's guide with tips on using the DVDs, a DVD for parents to watch before beginning reading instruction and teaching cards with interactive game ideas. At the time of this publication, customers may try the program for 30 days, risk-free, for $14.95 plus shipping and handling.
Leap Frog learning videos combine songs and characters with learning the alphabet, letter sounds and word building. Recommended for ages 2 to 5, the "Letter Factory" DVD brings alphabet letters to life while teaching letter and sound recognition. "Talking Words Factory" takes it to the next level for children ages 3 to 6 by combining letters to make simple words. "Word Caper" is also for ages 3 to 6 and teaches more complex word patterns, including silent "e" and letter blends.
"Hooked on Phonics" takes phonics instruction beyond the alphabet song with a complete learn-to-read program including books, workbooks, stickers, flashcards and DVDs. Individual DVDs can be purchased ranging in level from preschool to second grade. At the time of publication, DVDs are priced at $19.95 on the Hooked on Phonics website .
The "You Can Read!" program consists of two DVDs and four workbooks complete with answer keys. The DVDs contain 12 sequential lessons, each building upon the next. It allows students to go at their own pace, reviewing as often as necessary and completing the supplementary worksheets as needed. It uses a phonetic approach to teaching reading, which can be used by young children just learning to read and older children or adults struggling with reading. As of May 2011, the complete set can be purchased for $79.95 at the Video Schoolhouse website.