Reading Horizons At-Home
Orton-Gillingham-based phonics and decoding software for home use, sold as Discovery for ages 4–9 and Elevate for ages 10 to adult, with optional instructor-guided print materials.
What is Reading Horizons At-Home?
Reading Horizons At-Home is the family version of Reading Horizons, a phonics and decoding program used in schools. It teaches the structure of English so readers can work out long, unfamiliar words instead of guessing. The method is based on Orton-Gillingham principles and moves from basic to complex skills in a set order.
There are two versions with the same instruction. Discovery is for ages 4–9. Elevate is for ages 10 to adult, including teens and English learners.
How it works
Students work through self-paced software lessons. The program evaluates each student, teaches a skill, practices it, and then moves on once the skill is mastered. Parents see progress reports and can call or email support with questions.
A typical session:
- Your child logs in and continues the next lesson.
- A short lesson teaches a phonics rule or decoding skill.
- Practice activities check mastery.
- Your child reads leveled passages that adapt to their level.
Discovery adds a clubhouse where kids earn coins for game time. Elevate skips that and uses informational, high-interest passages that fit older readers. Families who want more teaching from the parent can buy instructor-guided print materials or a blended bundle.
What it covers
| Version | Ages | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery At-Home | 4–9 | Foundational phonics, decoding, spelling, common irregular words, comprehension |
| Elevate At-Home | 10 to adult | Same skills, presented for older and striving readers and English learners |
| Add-ons | Varies | Grade 1–3 spelling supplements, little book sets, posters |
Reading Horizons says you may not see an immediate jump in comprehension. The bigger change shows up as students learn to read multisyllabic words with confidence.
Who it's best for
Reading Horizons fits older kids, teens and adults who still struggle to decode, and who would be put off by cartoon-heavy apps. It also suits younger readers whose parents want an OG-based program that runs mostly on its own. Tutors and homeschoolers use it too.
If your child needs one-on-one, multisensory teaching, look at Barton Reading or a certified Wilson Reading tutor. If cost is the main concern, a monthly app like Nessy is cheaper to try.
Pricing at a glance
As of October 2026, the software costs $199 for 12 months, then $50 a year to renew. A 30-day trial is $10. Print materials start at $379 to $399, and blended bundles start at $525 to $545. Home users get a 60-day money-back guarantee, not counting shipping.
Can a scholarship or ESA pay for it?
Often it may. Arizona's ESA law lists curricula, supplementary materials and nonpublic online learning programs. Florida's Unique Abilities scholarship allows curriculum for eligible students with disabilities. Rules differ by program, so start with our scholarships overview or Arizona ESA page. Save Reading Horizons to your wishlist and apply once on Edulist.
How it compares
- Nessy is game-based structured literacy for ages 6–11, sold monthly.
- Barton Reading is a tutor-led system for dyslexia, taught by a parent or tutor.
- Lindamood-Bell offers in-person and online clinician-led intervention at a much higher cost.
- Learning Ally adds audiobooks for access to grade-level content.
Browse more on our dyslexia reading programs and struggling readers pages, or see the best homeschool curriculum for dyslexia.
Who Reading Horizons At-Home is for (and who it isn’t)
Best for
- Older students, teens and adults who still struggle to decode
- Families who want an OG-based program a child can largely run alone
- Tutors and homeschoolers teaching multisyllabic decoding
Look elsewhere if
- Families looking for a low-cost monthly app
- Kids who need a live teacher for motivation
- Readers who already decode well and need comprehension work
Reading Horizons At-Home pros and cons
Pros
- Age-appropriate version for teens and adults (Elevate)
- Orton-Gillingham principles, taught systematically
- 60-day money-back guarantee for home users
- Low $50 annual renewal after the first year
- Free phonics training and support for parents
Cons
- $199 first-year software cost is high for an app
- Print materials and bundles add hundreds of dollars
- Software activations need manual approval, which can delay weekend purchases
- Limited independent reviews from home users
What’s included
- Two versions with the same instruction: Discovery (ages 4–9) and Elevate (ages 10 and up)
- Explicit, systematic phonics and decoding, including multisyllabic words
- Student evaluation and parent progress reporting
- Leveled reading library with high-interest passages
- Optional instructor-guided print materials and a blended bundle
- Free online phonics training for parents
How much does Reading Horizons At-Home cost?
Reading Horizons At-Home sells a 12-month software license for $199 for either Discovery or Elevate. Renewing the software costs $50 a year, and an extra student license is $25. Instructor-guided print materials start at $399 (Discovery) or $379 (Elevate), and blended software-plus-materials bundles start at $545 (Discovery) or $525 (Elevate), per the At-Home site and store in October 2026.
| Plan | Price | Billed | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery At-Home software, 1 year | $199/yr | Yearly | $16.58/mo |
| Elevate At-Home software, 1 year | $199/yr | Yearly | $16.58/mo |
| 30-day software trial | $10 | One-time | — |
| Software annual renewal | $50/yr | Yearly | $4.17/mo |
| Discovery instructor-guided materials | $399 | One-time | — |
| Discovery software + materials bundle | $545 | One-time | — |
Free trial: 30-day software trial for $10, with full access; upgrading to a full year costs $189.
Prices from the provider, checked 2026-10-13. Always confirm on the official site.
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Reading Horizons At-Home FAQs
How much does Reading Horizons At-Home cost?
As of October 2026, a 12-month software license costs $199 for Discovery or Elevate, and renewal is $50 a year. Instructor-guided print materials start at $379–$399, and software-plus-materials bundles start at $525–$545.
What is the difference between Discovery and Elevate?
Both teach the same skills. Discovery is for ages 4–9 and has a clubhouse with coins and games. Elevate is for ages 10 to adult, with no clubhouse and more informational, high-interest reading passages.
Is there a Reading Horizons free trial?
Reading Horizons offers a 30-day software trial for $10 with full access. If you continue, the upgrade to a full year is listed at $189.
Is Reading Horizons good for dyslexia?
Reading Horizons describes its method as based on Orton-Gillingham principles, taught systematically and sequentially, and markets At-Home for readers with dyslexia. Children with severe dyslexia may also need one-on-one instruction.
Is Reading Horizons good for adults?
Yes. Elevate is designed for ages 10 to adult, including English language learners, and avoids childish graphics.
Does Reading Horizons have a money-back guarantee?
Yes. Home users have a 60-day money-back guarantee on any product, excluding shipping. Returned print materials must be in saleable condition.
Can an ESA pay for Reading Horizons?
Many ESA programs allow curriculum and online learning programs, which may include Reading Horizons, but each program decides. Save it to your Edulist wishlist and apply once to programs in your state.
Sources and last checked
Checked 2026-10-13 against these sources:
- athome.readinghorizons.com
- athome.readinghorizons.com · at home discovery overview
- athome.readinghorizons.com · at home elevate overview
- store.readinghorizons.com · RH Discovery At Home Ages 4 9
- store.readinghorizons.com · at home products ages 4 9
- azleg.gov · 02402.htm
- stepupforstudents.org · unique abilities