What do you do if your child's reading and writing level is not ready for a program?

The best option is to do "buddy" reading and writing. You do some, then have your student do some. The biggest lesson for you remember is that your student needs time to build skill and confidence.

Check out Luke's post about how his mom read books to him long after he "should" have been reading them on his own: Requiring Proficiency Can Hold You Back 

Want a little more encouragement in this? Check out Sarita's post Three Reasons to Read Out Loud to Kids Who Know How to Read