About Me
Hello, I’m Dr Sanva Saephan, the founder of the BeanSprout Reading Program. I am a former educator, hold a PhD in Education from the University of Melbourne and, most importantly, I am a father of two children, now aged eight and four.
My passion for helping young children read comes from my own experience as a parent. Both of my children began reading at the age of three. As I read with them, I developed different practical techniques to help them recognise words, understand stories and gradually become confident, independent readers. Even now, they continue to enjoy reading and books remain an important part of our family life.
For me, reading is about much more than being able to recognise or pronounce words. Children also need to understand what they are reading, connect with stories, ask questions and develop the curiosity and motivation to keep reading as they grow.
I created the BeanSprout Reading Program to share the approaches that worked for my family and to help other parents feel more confident when reading with their children. Through personalised online coaching, practical demonstrations and supportive feedback, I help parents make reading at home more enjoyable, meaningful and effective.
Every child develops differently and there is no single approach that works for everyone. My aim is not to pressure children or promise that they will read by a particular age. It is to give parents practical ideas that they can adapt to their child’s interests, abilities and stage of development—and help plant the seeds for a lifelong love of reading.
Parent Coaching
BeanSprout Reading Program
Four one-hour online sessions | USD 500
This is the best place to begin. Across four personalised sessions, you will learn practical reading techniques, practise using them and receive feedback as you apply them with your child.
Session 1 – Learn
We discuss your child’s current reading ability, interests and habits. I introduce practical techniques for developing word recognition, comprehension and enjoyment.
Session 2 – Practise
You practise the techniques through a reading activity with me. I provide demonstrations and supportive feedback to help you feel confident using them at home.
Session 3 – Read Together
You read with your child while I observe online. I highlight what is working well and provide personalised suggestions for the next stage of your child’s reading journey.
Session 4 – Review & Grow
You will read with your child again so that we can review the progress made since Session 3. I will help you refine your techniques, address any difficulties and adapt your approach as your child’s reading develops. We will finish by creating a personalised reading plan that you can continue using confidently at home.
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Follow-Up Parent Coaching
1-hour online session | USD 100
After completing the BeanSprout Reading Program, you can book individual follow-up sessions whenever you need additional guidance.
These sessions can help you:
- Discuss changes in your child’s reading
- Work through a particular challenge
- Adapt the techniques as your child develops
- Choose suitable reading activities
- Continue building comprehension, confidence and enjoyment
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