Teach Your Child to Read in Just Ten Minutes a Day

The program presented in this book is better than the others because it is pure phonics. The kids learn to read and then memorize sight words by reading them in context without even realizing it. The backbone of the program is a fun little game that encourages children to practice decoding words. They play the game for tokens, stickers, treats, or privileges. I had to limit it for my kids they liked it so much. The book... Read Full Review

The program presented in this book is pure phonics just like in the perennial favorite "Teach Your Child To Read in 100 Easy Lessons" and it works. The backbone of the program is a fun little game called blocks that motivates kids to get through the early stages of learning to read. The author chooses to start with fun words like up, cup, and cat whereas most programs start with am, sam, and see. Phonics is nothing new,... Read Full Review

Sidney Lesdon is a master teacher of very young children. His Institute in Canada has for many years helped young children reach their full potential. This is a very well thought out program that teaches step by step phonics to very young children. The programs starts out using capital letters because they are easier for the young child to distinguish and because they effectively destroy the word configuration outline that... Read Full Review

If you want a fancy program with alot of pretty colored pictures this may not be for you. If you want to educate yourself and give your children the correct foundation to open their eyes to a life long love of reading this is it!! I am now teaching my 4th child to read using this book and I am here reordering another copy because my first copy is wearing out after using it with the others! My 4th and 5th grade boys are sitting... Read Full Review

This book was great for its clear directions, great ideas and good advice. I was amazed by the complete acuracy of how the suggested activities would take place. Not only will you learn how to teach phonics, but how to instill the fun of learning. On cue, my three year old responded to the "lessons" with giggles, laughter and begged for more. This book is great for anyone that wants to see the joy and delight of any... Read Full Review