Teach Your Child to Read in Just 10 Minutes a Day

You can teach your child to read at home - even if you're not a teacher.
With just 10 focused minutes a day, you can help your child build the skills and confidence to become a successful reader using our simple, phonics-based approach.

💡 Why 10 Minutes a Day Works:

• Short lessons keep your child engaged and focused
• Consistency builds confidence over time
• No overwhelm, just steady progress, one day at a time

This program is based on a proven teaching method developed by a certified reading specialist with over 30 years of experience, and now it’s available for you to use at home.

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🌀 Sequential Phonics that Build Confidence

A Good Start Reading uses sequential phonics-based lessons that follow a natural learning progression. Children start with short vowel sounds and gradually build up their reading ability with:

• Short “a” (as in cat), followed by
• Short “e” (bed),
• Short “i” (sit),
• Short “o” (dog), and
• Short “u” (sun)

Each lesson of our books introduces a specific word family with easy-to-understand, fun lessons and complete instructions for parents included right inside. There’s no need to plan or prepare anything extra. Just open the book and begin.

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💛 What Makes A Good Start Reading Different

✅ No apps, no subscriptions—just you and your child

Buy once, use forever. No monthly fees, no DVDs, no app logins. Just open the book and begin—together.

✅ Designed for parents, not teachers

Each book includes a clear parent guide and child-friendly workbook. There’s no prep, no guessing, and no experience required.

✅ Follows a proven learning sequence

Books 1–5 build naturally from short “a” (cat) to short “u” (sun), following a step-by-step phonics progression developed by a certified reading specialist with over 30 years of experience.

✅ Teaches over 230 short vowel words

From cat and bed to pig, dog, and sun, your child will learn real word families in meaningful, confidence-building lessons.

✅ Flexible for any child’s pace

Repeat lessons, pause when needed, and move forward only when your child is ready. Each book includes a printable certificate to celebrate progress.

✅ Loved characters and joyful learning

Meet Oliver Poons and friends—familiar faces from our children's book series—who guide your child through fun, focused stories and activities.

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Meet the Educator Behind the Program

Lois Wendus, the creator of A Good Start Reading, is a certified reading specialist with over 30 years of experience as a teacher, Literacy Coach, and Special Education instructor.

Throughout her career, Lois has worked one-on-one with students from preschool through high school—helping children of all learning levels build foundational reading and writing skills with confidence. She’s especially known for her ability to bring struggling readers back to grade level through practical, effective instruction.

As a Literacy Coach, Lois led district-wide literacy initiatives, data-based instruction programs, and small group interventions. She holds a Master of Science in Special Education and a Sixth Year in Reading, and was honored as Teacher of the Year for Woodland School in East Hartford, CT.

Her passion for education began as a teenager volunteering at a summer camp for children with special needs—and she’s been helping students succeed ever since.

In addition to developing this program, Lois is the co-founder and illustrator of Oli Kids Co., a mother-daughter company that creates children’s books, character-inspired accessories, and early literacy tools. She also continues to offer private tutoring through her business, Leaps in Learning, supporting students with individualized reading instruction.

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👪 Designed for Real-Life Parents

Whether you're homeschooling, supporting your child’s school learning, or helping a late reader catch up, our beginner books are:

• Easy to follow
• Fun to read together
• Loved by both kids and grown-ups

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✨ What Parents Are Saying

“I love how simple and effective these books are. My daughter went from guessing to confidently sounding out words.”
— Erica, mom of a kindergartner

“These lessons fit perfectly into our evening routine. It’s amazing to see how much he’s progressed in just a few weeks!”
— James, dad of a 5-year-old

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🎉 Ready to Begin?

Visit our homepage to explore the full collection of beginner-friendly reading books and bundles—perfect for ages 3–7.

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