Teach Your Child to Read in Just 10 Minutes a Day
Learn exactly how to teach your child to read using a simple, proven approach created by a certified reading specialist. Plus, get the complete first lesson (“-at” words) from A Good Start Reading Book 1. Start seeing progress this week.
Download the Free Parent Guide & Lesson 1
This Free Parent Guide Is Your Introduction to the A Good Start Reading Program. It teaches you the fundamentals of how children learn to read, walks you through our proven 10-Minutes-a-Day method, and includes a complete Lesson 1 from Book 1 of the full A Good Start Reading program.
Prefer a printed copy? You can also order the guide on Amazon >
What This Free Guide Is
This is the official Parent Guide that accompanies the A Good Start Reading program. Inside, you’ll learn the fundamentals of early reading, how the 10-minute method works, plus you’ll receive a complete Lesson 1 from Book 1 so you can start teaching right away.
This guide is your introduction to the full program, which continues with the rest of the short “a” lessons (-an, -ad, -am, etc.) and builds reading skills step-by-step.
Download the GuideWhy Parents Love This Approach
1. Simple for You
No teaching experience needed. The guide walks you through exactly what to say, do, and introduce with scripts, routines, and troubleshooting.
2. Fun for Kids
Children learn through play. The included Lesson 1 uses hands-on games like the Cup Game, Flip Cards, Match Game, and Cut-Up Words.
3. Just 10 Minutes a Day
Short, focused lessons help your child stay engaged and research shows they work far better than long sessions.
4. Confidence Comes Fast
The very first lesson teaches short “a” (-at) words. Most children read their first real word within days — sometimes within minutes.
5. Built by a Reading Specialist
A Good Start Reading was created by Lois Wendus, owner of Leaps in Learning Reading Tutoring, and a certified reading specialist with over 40 years of experience helping early readers succeed.
What Parents Say About Our Reading Approach
These reviews come from families who have worked with our reading specialist, Lois Wendus, the creator of A Good Start Reading.
“I brought my kindergartner to Lois Wendus for summer reading and over a seven week tutoring session just twice a week, Justin has made incredible gains. He started off knowing sight words and letter sounds and ended reading five pages of a book with her.”
“We brought our daughter to Lois when we started to see her struggling in reading and her falling behind at school. We started to see improvement right away in her reading, writing and most importantly her confidence in class.”
“Lois is an amazing Tudor. Using her years of experience to develop techniques to help your child’s progress! I highly recommend Lois for any reading or writing tutoring that your child might need.”
What’s Inside the Guide
Inside Your Free Parent Guide, You’ll Find:
- The Fundamentals Every Parent Should Know
Phonemic awareness, phonics, blending, segmenting, multisensory learning explained simply and clearly so you feel confident.
- The 10-Minutes-a-Day Method
A structure that fits into real life: Warm-Up, New Skill, Practice & Praise.
- Full Lesson 1 from A Good Start Reading Book 1
Your child’s first reading lesson, including:
- Word Formation
- Cup Game
- Flip Cards Game
- Match Game
- Cut-Up Words
- Short Story (“The Cats”)
- Sentence practice
- Word check
- Troubleshooting & Support
What to do if blending is hard, if your child loses interest, or if progress feels slow.
- Progress Tracking Tools
Word checklists, mastery checkpoints, and tips for building your child’s confidence along the way.
START YOUR CHILD READING WITH CONFIDENCE TODAY
FAQ
Is this guide enough to start teaching my child to read?
Yes! You’ll receive everything you need to begin, including a full first lesson and all the foundational concepts.
What age is this for?
Typically ages 3–6, depending on readiness.
Does this include the whole program?
This guide includes Lesson 1 from Book 1 and the core fundamentals. The full program continues with additional lessons and word families.
How long do lessons take?
Lesson activities are designed to fit into just 10 minutes a day. And if your child is willing to do more, the short segments naturally flow together for a longer practice session.
What if my child gets frustrated?
The guide includes a full troubleshooting section with strategies that make learning positive and stress-free.
Download the Free Parent Guide & Lesson 1
This Free Parent Guide Is Your Introduction to the A Good Start Reading Program. It teaches you the fundamentals of how children learn to read, walks you through our proven 10-Minutes-a-Day method, and includes a complete Lesson 1 from Book 1 of the full A Good Start Reading program.
Prefer a printed copy? You can also order the guide on Amazon >