The Complete Happy Cheetah Reading System

Still searching for the reading program that finally clicks? Meet your child’s new favorite: The Complete Happy Cheetah Reading System. This is not another stack of disconnected drills. It’s a full, story-led path from wobbly letter tracing to fearless chapter reading, moving your child from early kindergarten all the way through mid-third grade. Created by Dr. Karen Holinga, a reading expert who knows how to get stuck readers moving again, Happy Cheetah builds on confidence, not confusion. Lessons are short, calm, and easy to weave into your day, making steady progress without the battles. The journey starts with Getting Ready, which lays the groundwork with handwriting and early reading skills, then advances through Cub Starting, Cub Walking, Cub Running, and Cheetah Ready—each stage adding just the right amount of challenge. Every lesson combines reading and copywork so words are not just recognized but remembered, reinforcing fluency without tedious flashcards. All instructions a