F.A.Q.
What ages is this box designed for?
Our boxes are designed for preschoolers (typically ages 3–5), but many early learners benefit from the hands-on activities even beyond those ages.
How many sounds are taught each month?
Each month, your child will be introduced to 4 new letter sounds through fun, engaging activities, crafts, and games.
What comes in each box?
Every box includes:
- 20+ daily craft and game hands on activities with step-by-step instructions
- 24+ engaging work pages
- Weekly calendars for easy planning
- Rewards chart to track progress
- Monthly materials zipper pouch with supplies used every month
- All materials included —just open and go (except scissors due to liability)
Do I need to get a Starter Kit?
You do not need the start kit in order to do the subscription boxes. However, it is highly recommended to get at the start of the program. The Starter Kit includes flashcards and essential tools to help you organize and track your child’s reading journey—plus the core materials we recommend using each day to significantly boost learning progress. The subscription box is a supplement to the starter kit.
Do I need to buy extra supplies?
Nope! Everything you need is included in the box (except for scissors due to liability purposes). If you’d like, you can purchase our optional starter kit for extra tools like flashcards, trackers, and reusable supplies.
Do I need to order the box each month?
No need! Once you subscribe, your box will arrive at your door automatically each month. Just sit back and enjoy the fun.
What if I miss a day or fall behind?
No problem! The activities are flexible. You can go at your own pace and catch up whenever it works for your family.
Can I start any time of year?
Yes! Our boxes are designed to be used in any order, so you can start the program at any time.
Is this box appropriate for children with learning differences?
Yes! Our paced, multi-sensory, hands-on approach works well for a variety of learning styles and is great for children who benefit from repetition and visual learning.
Can I use this with more than one child?
Activity pages, worksheets and craft materials are made for one child.
How long does each activity take?
Most activities take about 10 minutes, perfect for short attention spans and busy schedules.
Do you offer subscriptions or one-time purchases?
Right now we only offer a monthly subscription.
Will there be a Step 2 Box to learn to read?
Yes! We are planning on launching a step 2 box with beginner reader books and a program to learn to blend sounds and read that will be realized by the end of 2025.
What if I’m not a teacher? Will I know how to teach the sounds?
Absolutely! Our parent guide gives you simple, clear instructions and helpful tips—no teaching experience needed.
What if something is missing from my box?
We’re so sorry about that! Just contact us at hello@missdebbie.co and we’ll make it right.
How do I manage my subscription?
You can manage your subscription anytime by logging into My Account, where you can pause, cancel, or update your subscription. If you need help, feel free to email us anytime at hello@missdebbie.co
Will my subscription automatically stop after I get all of the sounds?
We want everyone to enjoy the full reading journey, so your subscription will continue until you choose to opt in to the next level of boxes, at which point it will pick up from there.
If I pause my subscription will I still get the boxes I miss?
No, you will not automatically get the boxes you miss. For this reason, we highly discourage pausing your subscription. Because our program runs on a continuous 7-month cycle and only ships one box per month, skipping a box means you won’t have the opportunity to receive that month’s content again for another 7 months. You’d also need to keep track of when that box comes back around, which can make reordering more difficult and makes it difficult for us to track when you have finished all of your sounds and are ready to be moved up to our level 2 boxes