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Teach Your Child to Read — Not Guess
The official step-by-step phonics workbook by Chad Aldeman. Simple, systematic lessons that actually work — for parents, homeschoolers, and tutors.
Teach Your Child to Read — Not Guess
By Chad Aldeman · Level 1 · Ages 5–8 · K–2nd Grade
30 simple lessons — easy to follow, no prep needed
10 minutes a day — built for busy families
Parent-friendly — no reading background required
Aligned with the science of reading
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Why Chad wrote this book
After watching his son guess at words instead of reading them — a habit picked up at school — Chad spent years learning the science of reading and building a program that actually works. This workbook is the resource he wished he had from the start.
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Chad Aldeman
Education researcher & founder of Read Not Guess
"Read Not Guess is the simple, structured literacy program I wish we had when our kids were learning to read."
What's inside the workbook
30
Simple lessons
Letter sounds, blending, and decodable stories — in clear, easy steps
10
Minutes a day
Short, focused sessions designed for busy parents and caregivers
1
Strong reader
Confidence today, strong readers tomorrow — no background needed
Perfect for
Parents
Who want a proven, easy-to-follow program they can do at home in minutes a day
Homeschoolers
Looking for a structured, effective phonics curriculum that's simple to teach
Tutors
Seeking clear, systematic lessons that build real reading skills from the ground up
What parents are saying
"My son actually came up to me yesterday and asked if we could read — true breakthrough."
— Read Not Guess parent
"Simple, clear, and it actually works. We do 10 minutes every morning and I can already see the difference."
— Read Not Guess parent
"I was nervous about teaching reading at home. This made it so easy — I knew exactly what to do each day."
— Read Not Guess parent
"My daughter went from guessing every word to actually sounding them out. The structure really makes a difference."
— Read Not Guess parent