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Phonics for Homeschool Moms | Kindergarten Reading Curriculum, Home Reading Tutor, Child Has Dyslexia, 1st Grade Reading

Melanie Jeffrey Online Reading Tutor and K-3 Phonics Curriculum

This is a podcast for MOMS teaching beginning or struggling readers at home! 🧡 Worried you won"t be able to teach your Kindergarten, 1st or 2nd Grader to READ at home? Overwhelmed by curriculum choice, wondering which Kindergarten Phonics and Reading Curriculum is best? Wondering HOW to help your struggling reader? Could she have dyslexia? ❓Do you find your child guessing at words? NOW is the time to take a deep dive into SIMPLE PHONICS SKILLS as a MOM, so that YOU can raise a STRONG, CONFIDENT

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13:41

112. SMART Kids Get Reading Tutors! Really?

Phonics for Homeschool Moms | Kindergarten Reading... ·

2026/10/05

Did you know that SMART kids get reading tutors? You've typed 'reading tutor near me' in search, but actually booking the call leaves you feeling stuck. You know you and your child would benefit from a home reading coach [a.k.a. reading tutor], but the narrative in your mind is leaning towards all the negatives:Your child isn’t supposed to need a reading tutor, so you immediately shut down the idea of reaching out to a phonics-trained reading tutor with early reading intervention teaching

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15:02

111. Reluctant Reader Rescue: 3 FUN Partner Reading...

Phonics for Homeschool Moms | Kindergarten Reading... ·

2026/09/28

Is your child struggling as a reader? It's time to learn the 6 syllable types for 1st grade reading:Open Syllables A syllable that ends in a consonant and has a short vowel sound (examples: cat, dog, sit). Word with 2 closed syllables, each having a short vowel: rab-bit, sun-set, in-sect Closed Syllables A syllable that ends with a single vowel and makes a long vowel sound (examples: he, go, me). Words can be made of open and closed syllables: ba-con, mi-nus ‘Silent E’ Syllable A vowel

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17:53

110. Homeschool MOM to a 1st Grade Reader? 6...

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2026/09/21

How many syllable types are there? There are six syllable types! WHY does this matter? When your child knows the six different syllable types, spelling multisyllabic words (words with more than one syllable) becomes simpler. In today's episode, you'll learn the six syllable types your child needs to know, so that he/she can become an accurate speller. Syllables are named according to six different vowel types. Because each syllable has either a short or long vowel sound, spelling by syllable type

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22:55

109. Learn to Read + Kids' Bible Devotions: Samantha...

Phonics for Homeschool Moms | Kindergarten Reading... ·

2026/09/14

Struggling to create a simple Bible devotional routine with your kids? Meet Samantha Watson, creator of iDevote Bible Devotionals for Kids!When you teach your child to read, you're teaching them the skills needed to read God's Word, the Bible, for themselves. Samantha's latest Bible devotionals for kids, The Lord is My Shepherd and Psalm 23, teach your child how to have a quiet time with God! Samantha leaves room right on the page for your child to copy the Bible verse. Did you child get an idea

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22:58

108. How Many Weeks Should Phonics Lessons Take? A...

Phonics for Homeschool Moms | Kindergarten Reading... ·

2026/09/07

Wondering where to start when teaching your child to read in Kindergarten, 1st or 2nd grade? Which phonics lesson should you teach first? How many weeks should phonics lessons take? Kindergarten Phonics Lessons — 1:1 matching between alphabet letters and sounds 1st Grade — 'silent e', r-controlled vowels, long vowel teams & dipthongs 2nd Grade — prefixes, suffixes, doubling spelling rule, alternate spellings 88. Letter Sounds to Reading CVC Words: 3 STEPS to Make the LEAP! Did you know I am a

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12:23

107. Should You Hire a Reading Tutor? 3 Reasons...

Phonics for Homeschool Moms | Kindergarten Reading... ·

2026/08/31

Wondering if you should hire a reading tutor? Do you feel your child is behind in reading? Could your son or daughter have Dyslexia? Does your kiddo struggle to sound-out simple words and memorize sight words? Is your child reluctant to read out loud with you?3 Reasons Parents Say, "Yes" to getting a reading tutor: You’re worried your son or daughter is falling behind in reading — phonics GAPS (not your child). Your child is showing signs of Dyslexia. Asking your child to read out-loud with you

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36:20

106. Homeschool OUR Way with Elan Page — Empowering...

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2026/08/24

Elan Page, host of the Homeschool Our Way podcast, empowers black families to reimagine education! Homeschool Our Way is the go-to podcast for moms of colour who are ready to start homeschooling with confidence and clarity. Why can't 'Black History Month' be 365 days a year?She is a lifelong learner who is passionate about helping other families of color access the freedom and fulfillment that homeschool offers. Amid the challenges of balancing work and education, Elan and her husband discovered

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13:12

105. The Homeschool Curriculum I Wish I'd Had From...

Phonics for Homeschool Moms | Kindergarten Reading... ·

2026/08/17

I see you there, inside the homeschool FB groups. You're asking for reviews of this curriculum and that curriculum. You're typing 'homeschool phonics kindergarten' or '1st grade reading curriculum' in search, but what comes up? Every curriculum from every homeschool publisher ever created!Now, you have more questions than answers — How expensive is it? Will it work for me and my child? Is it offline, online, or a combination of both? ‘Curriculum overwhelm’ hits fast, so you shut your laptop,

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16:16

104. Reading Not ‘Clicking’? 5 Phonics HACKS for...

Phonics for Homeschool Moms | Kindergarten Reading... ·

2026/08/10

You’ve done the flashcards, the workbook pages, maybe even a curriculum switch or two, and your child still stumbles over simple words? You’re starting to feel frustration creep in, and maybe even some mom-guilt when reading doesn’t magically ‘click?I know how hard you’re working over there to help your little reader, and how hard your child is working to read the next word. When reading doesn’t yet ‘click’, this is not a reflection on your effort in teaching your son or daughter to read, nor is it

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17:23

103. 3 Reasons You Need a Phonics Curriculum: WHY...

Phonics for Homeschool Moms | Kindergarten Reading... ·

2026/08/03

You've tried 'winging it' as a homeschool mom teaching phonics, but you end up feeling more scattered than ever! It's Sunday night, and you're already wondering what you're teaching your child in tomorrow's phonics lesson. But, there are so many free alphabet worksheets. You're listening to what other moms are saying inside FB groups online, yet, you have no idea how well their kiddos are reading. Do you even need curriculum? You have so many questions: Will this curriculum work for my child? How

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18:38

102. Elyse Scheeler: Speech and Language Coach for...

Phonics for Homeschool Moms | Kindergarten Reading... ·

2026/07/27

Speech and Language Pathologist, Elyse Scheeler, connects the dots between SLP support and your child's reading and spelling. Think something is 'off' with your child's speech? Do your friends have difficulty understanding your child? Does your child get easily frustrated when trying to tell you something he/she needs or wants? As a encourager and coach for homeschool moms to create rhythms that work, Elyse is here to help! You're going to love this conversation! homeschool rhythms that

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15:19

101. Decodable Stories: 5 FUN Ways to Use in...

Phonics for Homeschool Moms | Kindergarten Reading... ·

2026/07/20

Decodable stories, also called decodable texts, are phonics-based stories that grow with your child. Here are five fun ways to use decodable stories in Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade:Highlight the focus phonics skill, letter or sound. Highlight the sight word (heart word) for that phonics lesson. Echo Reading 'Me or We?' Reading Reading Comprehension Picture Get PHONICS 101 for MOMS! JOIN our FB Community 🧡 PRINTABLE K-2 PHONICS CURRICULUM: TEACH YOUR K-2 CHILD TO READ: From CVC Words to

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13:18

100. Choosing the BEST Reading Curriculum? Learn from...

Phonics for Homeschool Moms | Kindergarten Reading... ·

2026/07/13

Want to choose the best homeschool reading curriculum for beginning phonics instruction at home? What's the difference between leveled readers and decodable texts? Whole Language teaching for beginning readers vs. phonics-based reading instruction? Today, I share my experience as a teacher in both systems of teaching early readers. BTW, do you think the Whole Language or phonics-based approach comes out on top for early reading instruction for kids? Whole Language vs Phonics for Early Reading

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99. Spelling Words for Beginners? 3 CVC Word SECRETS...

Phonics for Homeschool Moms | Kindergarten Reading... ·

2026/07/06

Register Your Child for the Summer Spelling Party! 🩴 💌 Get the PHONICS 101 GUIDE for MOMS! 🧡 JOIN our FB Community for Moms Teaching Beginning & Struggling Readers PRINTABLE K-2 PHONICS CURRICULUM: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: From CVC Words to Confident Reader! Looking for a READING TUTOR? Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Email: melanie@phonicsrulesforkids.com 🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids

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12:51

98. Reading Curriculum for Kindergarten: The #1...

Phonics for Homeschool Moms | Kindergarten Reading... ·

2026/06/29

Reading and Spelling Curriculum for Kindergarten - Does your homeschool reading and spelling curriculum have SOUNDS drills? The Superhero Sounds Drill (a.k.a. phonemic awareness) makes the difference between STRUGGLING spellers and CONFIDENT spellers! Register Your Child for the Summer Spelling Party! 🧡 JOIN our FB Community for Moms Teaching Beginning & Struggling Readers PRINTABLE K-2 PHONICS CURRICULUM: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: From CVC Words to Confident Reader! Looking for an

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16:08

97. Child Freezes or Refuses When Asked to Write? HOW...

Phonics for Homeschool Moms | Kindergarten Reading... ·

2026/06/22

Why does your child freeze or refuse when asked to write a simple sentence? Writing is a more complex skill than decoding for kids. Reading is passive (decoding). Writing is active (encoding). When you break apart a writing task into smaller chunks, your child can feel successful as a writer! 🧡 JOIN our FB Community for Moms Teaching Beginning & Struggling Readers PRINTABLE KINDERGARTEN PHONICS CURRICULUM: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: From CVC Words to Confident Reader! Looking for an

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14:02

96. Teaching Phonics at Home for the First Time?...

Phonics for Homeschool Moms | Kindergarten Reading... ·

2026/06/15

Are you teaching a beginning reader at home for the first time? Wondering where to start? Does my child need to know all her alphabet letters and sounds? How do I teach her to read? She keeps sounding out every word instead of just reading it! If this sounds familiar, you're in the right place!Get 3 FREE Sample Phonics Lessons with 30 Minute Training here! 🧡 JOIN our FB Community for Moms Teaching Beginning & Struggling Readers PRINTABLE KINDERGARTEN PHONICS CURRICULUM: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO

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18:06

95. Dayle Annand of Homeschool Minnesota Teaches 3...

Phonics for Homeschool Moms | Kindergarten Reading... ·

2026/06/08

Wondering what it would be like to teach 3 kids to read overseas, without a complete curriculum or YouTube at your fingertips? What if homeschooling was initially your husband's idea, not yours? When do you know it's time to involve a phonics coach and reading tutor for your child? Meet homeschool mom Dayle Annand, and host of the Homeschool Minnesota podcast! Get 3 FREE Sample Phonics Lessons with 30 Minute Training here! 🧡 JOIN our FREE FB Group for Moms Teaching Beginning & Struggling

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14:29

94. Homeschool Organization: Curriculum Clutter...

Phonics for Homeschool Moms | Kindergarten Reading... ·

2026/06/01

Struggling with homeschool curriculum paper clutter? 5 Hacks for homeschool moms to ditch the paper clutter once and for all! Does each phonics worksheet have a home? A binder? Folder? The fridge? STOP printing random alphabet worksheets! Get a 3-hole paper punch that's easy for your child to use. No cutting, stapling or folding of decodable texts or gameboards. Print and play!Get 3 FREE Sample Phonics Lessons with 30 Minute Training here! 🧡 JOIN our FREE FB Group for Moms Teaching Beginning

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15:21

93. Reading Tutor Cost Holding You Back? SKIP the...

Phonics for Homeschool Moms | Kindergarten Reading... ·

2026/05/25

Is reading tutor cost holding you back from getting the help you need? My reading tutor program is different. I don't ask you for a long-term tutoring commitment. Instead, I want to invest in you and your child, so that your kiddo can become a strong, confident reader! Book my 'Get Started in 7 Phonics Tutoring Sessions' in June, and get 50% off your copy of TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: From CVC Words to Confident Reader! Our first session together will be completing a baseline phonics assessment with

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