I know you've had lots of responses but thought I'd add my 2 cents in. My DSs are in year 1 and 3 and have both used and enjoyed letterland at school (their kindy and childcare didn't though). My younger one, who is a bit of a reluctant reader just loves it and although they use it alot less in year one he still really enjoys it and likes listening to the cds etc. The older one who is more academic didn't really get into it but he does enjoy THRASS. I think the letterland purchases are great for a child who is otherwise unsure/reluctant in this area, however, they are very expensive.