The Toolkit is a simple, visual, multisensory system that helps children learn high-frequency and tricky words with more ease and confidence. It includes visual flashcards, step-down supports, games and parent guidance.

The Toolkit is ideal for early readers, children who keep forgetting tricky words, and children with dyslexia or reading difficulties.

Yes. Most families print at home or use a local print shop. Everything is designed in child-friendly, ink-friendly formats.

The visuals act as gentle memory cues that support the spelling, sound and meaning of each word. This strengthens orthographic mapping, which helps words stick in long-term memory.

Yes. The design supports visual memory, repetition, gradual reduction of help, and low-stress learning – all of which are helpful for children with dyslexia.

Most suitable for children aged 5-9, depending on reading level, but younger and older children can also benefit.

Progress varies. Many parents notice growing confidence and quicker recall within a few weeks when using the Toolkit regularly.

Yes. You can print and use the Toolkit with multiple children within your own household.

The Visual Tricky Words Toolkit is €79 and includes lifetime access to all flashcards, checklists, videos and interactive fluency games.

After purchase, you’ll receive instant access to download all materials. They’re available as printable PDFs and digital activities.

The Toolkit is a stand-alone fluency system focused on helping children master high-frequency (tricky) words so reading becomes fast and automatic.

Toolkit = fluency and high-frequency words.

The Complete Course is a broader parent guide that covers all areas of learning to read.

Course = the full reading picture.

For parents of children from Junior Infants to Sixth Class, and international equivalents (Reception to Year 6 in the UK, Kindergarten to Grade 5 in the US, etc, all children learning from ages 4 – 12 years.)
It’s ideal for any parent of a child learning to read, whether your child is just starting out, finding reading tricky or showing early signs of struggle.

Anytime is the perfect time. Early reading begins long before formal instruction through listening, sound play and those first writing attempts. The course puts these early stages in context so you can support your child from the start.

No. Everything is explained clearly and simply.

Yes. The course supports all early readers, including those who may have dyslexia.

Absolutely. The stages of reading are universal, even if school years are named differently.

The Complete Guide to Reading is €350 and includes lifetime access to the full course, covering all areas of reading development.

Once you enroll, you’ll have unlimited access for life.

Yes. Many do. It’s practical, clear and easy to use at home or in classrooms.

You can find both free and paid resources to download on the website. I’ll be continually adding to it. I highly recommend the uniquely designed high frequency sight word flashcard toolkit.

Yes. When you join the course, you become part of the Acorn to Oak Community where parents can ask questions and share experiences. Knowing you’re not alone makes a huge difference for you and your child.