Your child will become a confident, successful reader.
With our research-backed program, you’ll have a simple, proven path to help your child read with ease and enjoy it!
You don’t have to be a teacher — just a parent who cares.
You want to help your child learn to read, but where do you start? Our step-by-step program makes it simple. No experience needed, we make it that easy.
Every child can learn to read with the right instruction. Here’s how it works:
Discover exactly what your child needs help with using our easy-to-use assessment.
Follow our short, engaging teacher-led on-demand video lessons, just 15-20 minutes a day.
Watch their confidence and skills grow as reading becomes easier and more enjoyable.
We guide you every step of the way.
With our research-backed program & ongoing support, you’ll always know what to do and how to do it so your child makes real progress, and you feel confident helping them.
Real Results. Happy Readers. Confident Parents.
You don’t have to take our word for it—our research-backed methods have already helped thousands of children become stronger, more confident readers.
4,000+ educators have trusted our approach in the classroom. Now, we’ve made it simple for parents at home!
Backed by Research. Proven with Real Kids.
Many reading programs focus on memorization or guessing strategies, but that’s not how the brain actually learns to read.
Our program is built on the Science of Reading, the research on how children’s brains develop literacy skills.
If your child is having trouble with reading, it’s not because they’re not trying or because you haven’t done enough; it’s likely because they haven’t been taught the right way.
Here’s what makes our approach different:
Step-by-Step Instruction
No more guesswork! Each lesson builds on the last, guiding your child to real reading success.
Engaging & Confidence-Boosting
Kids need consistent structure, but they also need small wins to stay motivated. Our short, teacher-led video lessons make reading easier, effective, and even enjoyable for kids.
Proven, Research-Backed Methods
Used successfully by 4,000+ educators, now adapted for parents like you.
The result? Your child won’t just “memorize” words, they’ll learn to truly read and understand, with skills that last a lifetime.
Everything You Need to Help Your Child Succeed
No teaching experience? No problem! We provide all the tools, guidance, and support to make reading success simple.
Parent-Friendly Information/Training
Get started quickly with an easy-to-follow guide that gives you the confidence to help your child from day one
Step-by-Step Video Lessons
Short, engaging, teacher-led videos that teach the exact skills your child needs to go from frustrated to confident reader!
Hands-On Learning Activities
Fun, hands-on activities designed to practice and master new reading skills–without the struggle.
Quick, Ongoing Support from Reading Experts
Have a question? You’re never alone. Our team is here to support you every step of the way—fast.
Meet our founder
Christina Winter is a former 1st grade and mentor teacher with over 25 years of experience helping young readers thrive. She’s completed advanced training in both LETRS® and Orton-Gillingham and is deeply committed to making research-based reading instruction accessible to families.
Christina founded Sure Start Reading to give parents the tools and confidence they need to support their child’s reading journey because every child deserves to feel successful and supported as they grow into a happy reader.
Helping Families Raise Confident Readers
At Sure Start Reading, we believe every child deserves the gift of literacy.
We know how frustrating and heartbreaking it can be to watch your child struggle with reading and feel unsure of how to help. That’s why we created a simple, research-backed program that makes supporting your child’s reading journey easy, even if you’re not a teacher.
With step-by-step lessons, hands-on activities, and expert support, you’ll have everything you need to give your child a sure start toward a lifelong love of reading.