Read and Connect Bundle
Want your kids to actually have fun when they read? Our clever color-coded annotation markers make reading active and fun, not just words on a page.
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The reading system that ignites the joy of reading in every child.
If you've ever asked your child what happened in the book they just finished and been met with a shrug, you're not alone.
Many children can read the words on the page but struggle to stay engaged, think deeply about what they're reading, or talk about it afterward.
The A.R.E. You? Actively Reading and Engaging® Reading Bundle helps change that.
This simple, easy-to-follow system gives your child a purpose while reading. Using color-coded annotation markers and guided reading strategies, your child learns how to notice important details, ask questions, make connections, and think more deeply about every book they read.
The result?
More meaningful conversations. More confidence. More engagement. And a reading routine that feels less like a chore and more like a shared experience.
Whether your child loves books or needs a little encouragement to pick one up, this bundle helps transform reading from a passive activity into an active adventure.
Included in Your Bundle:
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Implementation Guide to Help You Get Started Fast (Digital Download)
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Personal Connection Strategy Booklet with Annotation Markers
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Text Analysis Strategy Booklet with Annotation Markers
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Context Clues Strategy Booklet with Annotation Marker
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Graphic Organizer Workbook to practice each strategy (Digital Download)
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Reading Response Journal to allow your child to capture their thinking
Do I need a teaching background to use this?
Do I need a teaching background to use this?
Not at all. The system was designed specifically for parents at home. If you can sit next to your child with a book, you can do this. The implementation guide walks you through everything.
What age is this designed for?
What age is this designed for?
The A.R.E. You?® system works beautifully for readers in grades 1 and beyond.If your child is reading independently, they're ready.
Does my child need to read independently first?
Does my child need to read independently first?
No. The A.R.E. You? Actively Reading and Engaging® system can be used with children who are reading independently as well as those who still need support while reading.
We recommend the system for readers from first grade through adulthood. Younger readers may benefit from reading alongside a parent, while older children can use the strategies independently. The goal is not simply to read alone—it's to learn how to think, question, connect, and engage with what they're reading at any age.
Is this only for physical books?
Is this only for physical books?
At this time, A.R.E. You? Actively Reading and Engaging® is designed to be used with physical reading materials, including books, magazines, newspapers, and printed articles.
What it feels like to finally enjoy reading time...
From "Do I have to?" to "Mom, listen to what I just read!"
You know that feeling when your child closes a book and has absolutely nothing to say about it? This system ends that. Children who use A.R.E. You?® don't just read — they wonder, question, connect, and imagine. And when they're done, they come find you. Because they have something to say. And they know you want to hear it.
Works with any book — school reading, library books, favorites
No prep required for parents — open and use tonight
Builds habits that last long after the final chapter
The moment we build everything around
How Reading Shifts to Moments of Wonder and Discovery
The annotation markers aren't just a tool. They're the thing that transforms reading from a solitary task into a shared experience. Your child marks what excites them, what confuses them, what they're imagining — and suddenly every book becomes a jumping-off point for the best conversation of your week. Moms tell us they keep this bundle on the kitchen table so it's always ready.
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They'll Think More Deeply
The annotation system teaches children to engage with what they read — not just move through it. Every session builds the habit of thinking purposefully inside a book.
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Conversations Come Naturally
When children know what they noticed and felt while reading, talking about it becomes effortless. No more one-word answers. No more shrugging. Just real, joyful conversation.
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Reading Skills That Last a Lifetime
This isn't a one-book wonder. The skills and habits built through A.R.E. You? Actively Reading and Engaging® grow with your child — and the love of reading they develop stays with them for life.
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How long does it take to see a difference?
Most moms notice a shift in engagement within the first week. Once children have a framework for what to pay attention to, reading conversations start happening naturally and quickly.