Sebastian Turner

Growth at @Once_Reading. Former Chief of Staff @XQAmerica (@EmCollective), management consultant, & @TeachForAmerica alumnus.

[Once @once_reading]

1 in 3 American kids can't read proficiently by 4th grade.

The window to change that starts way earlier than most parents think.

10 minutes a day from age 3–5 makes an enormous difference.

[Sebastian Turner @SebTurn]

@heyadvikkapoor Fascinating. How do you approach teaching reading before we have an assessment score to improve? Would love to show you @once_reading if you're interested in connecting.

[Sebastian Turner @SebTurn]

@lennysan @ericries Buying this because of the convo you two had. Thanks for sharing!

[Sebastian Turner @SebTurn]

The honest part: I'm a former teacher, but I didn't need to be. The script did the heavy lifting.

Anyone willing to show up 15 min a day and have fun could do this.

His reward: a lifetime of reading for joy (and the matching Once tee 🐐). So proud of you, kid.

[Sebastian Turner @SebTurn]

In January, this kindergartener knew 1 letter sound.

5 months of tutoring. Just 15 min/day. Yesterday, he finished reading on grade level, ready for 1st grade.

He grew ~2x a full year's expected progress.

I followed the @once_reading script and cheered. He did the work. 📚

[Sebastian Turner @SebTurn]

Poll: Should we include the unicorn headband?

[Once @once_reading]

Adorable 🥹. Every great story begins with Once.

Fine print: Unicorn headband not included with Once at Home 🦄

[Sebastian Turner @SebTurn]

Teach them to read so they can read to learn.

[Once @once_reading]

No better feeling

[Sebastian Turner @SebTurn]

Head of Marketing @ Once: build growth from scratch across DTC + schools, reporting to our CEO.

We're already in 20 states with research-backed results.
Details + apply: https://t.co/aXhvQtJ2L6

[Sebastian Turner @SebTurn]

The best way to teach a kid to read is daily, 1-on-1.

Tough truth: 2 in 3 US kids can't read at grade level.

So we built a way for any adult to be the teacher.

It works—and we're hiring a Head of Marketing to scale it.

Know the perfect person? Send them this — link 👇

[Jake Dahn @jakedahn]

@lennysan @once_reading Dude I tried this today because of your tweet and it was such a magical experience!

Thx for sharing

[Sebastian Turner @SebTurn]

@jakedahn @lennysan @once_reading So happy this was your experience!

[Sebastian Turner @SebTurn]

@XOptimiser @lennysan @once_reading @aimatahighmark @NjRConcepts If anyone's still stuck, or just wants someone to walk them through it, DM me. Happy to hop on a quick call and do it with you. We care a lot about families getting real value out of this — that part's not negotiable for us.

[Sebastian Turner @SebTurn]

@XOptimiser @lennysan @once_reading @aimatahighmark @XOptimiser @NjRConcepts Thanks for flagging. We shipped a fix this morning and the team has followed up by email with everyone who hit it — sorry for the friction.

[Sebastian Turner @SebTurn]

@once_reading @lennysan @krishnabhat Inbox closed. LMK if you want to connect live.

[Sebastian Turner @SebTurn]

@once_reading @lennysan @krishnabhat @krishnabhat I'll shoot you a DM, and we can connect to get you started in the right place if you'd like. You can also use our Reading Check to see where your son is today. https://t.co/68xlfirHDi

[Sebastian Turner @SebTurn]

Parent: Why should I teach my child to read at home?

Me: 👇🥺

[Lenny Rachitsky @lennysan]

Our 3yo got really into reading, in large part thanks to @once_reading. They have a really thoughtfully designed reading program, including these super cute physical books that our son is hooked on.

[Sebastian Turner @SebTurn]

@lennysan @once_reading When my @once_reading teaching sessions end, I'm always asked, "Do I get a new book today?!" Hearing kids ask for books is the best. Well done.

[Sebastian Turner @SebTurn]

@danhockenmaier @once_reading Concentrated effort and a lot of love. Best gift you can give her.

[Sebastian Turner @SebTurn]

As a teacher, I was asked all the time by parents what a given assessment meant for their kid. Often, the results are too broad. The @once_reading Reading Check will tell you where your child is, AND what to do next!

Check it out for free, or share with a parent 👇

[Once @once_reading]

1/ This is what a real answer to "how is my kid doing in reading?" looks like.

Not "she's doing fine." Not "a little behind." A specific point on a 12-point scale, plus the exact skills to work on next.
Free, 10 minutes, no login. Here's the story 👇

[Once @once_reading]

Mothers are our very first teachers. 📖

Before teachers or tutors, it was Mom—pointing at pictures, sounding out vowels, and turning pages. Every great reader started with a mother who cared enough to read to them.

Happy Mother’s Day. 🤍

#MothersDay #Literacy #Education