Phonics Rules for Kids | Homeschool Kindergarten Reading Curriculum, Teach a Child to Read, Homeschool Mom Schedule Kindergar

For all moms teaching or supporting young or struggling readers. Hoping the reading TIPS shared on the podcast help you teach your child to read with confidence at home!

Melanie is so knowledgeable about the progression of literacy. She speaks very practically while encouraging us all to understand the “why”. As an OT, I can appreciate how complicated that reading can be- the parts of the brain but also the environment that we set up and the curriculums we use. I appreciate that Melanie brings in guests with expertise in many of these areas but in digestible pieces.

Melanie being a homeschool mom herself cuts to the chase of what's most important and teaching your kids to read. I would've loved to resource like this when I was teaching my three kids to read! With the fears, we deal with as homeschool moms Melanie encourages us that less is more, especially when it comes to reading. We don't need all the books. We just need the right books. and the right approach through phonics. My kids are now homeschooling our grandkids and can’t wait to share her podcast... more

As a former educator who has trained teachers in phonics-based literacy instruction, I found Melanie’s episode content to be accurate and high quality! She shares the correct terminology and the phonological skill sequence that parents need to know in order to teach their children how to read and spell with confidence. Melanie shares user-friendly examples that parents can actually use. I highly recommend this podcast for homeschooling parents and other parents who need to strengthen their child... more

I’m so glad that Melanie is teaching parents. These very important techniques to help kids learn to read and listen to sounds. As a speech pathologist, I am keenly aware of the importance of sound, play, and phonemic awareness. I love that Melanie leans into it because it is truly foundational. Dinalynn Rosenbush | The Language Of Play

I’m so thankful for this podcast and the way Melanie equips moms to approach teaching reading with confidence, not pressure.

As a homeschool mom starting the journey again with my four-year-old—after teaching my four older children—it’s been such a gift to be reminded of the power of oral work, phonemic awareness, and gentle readiness skills.

This is exactly the kind of empowering, practical wisdom I would’ve loved to have when I was first starting my homeschooling journey over a decade ago.... more

I loved this podcast! I’m not a homeschool mom, but I’m an ESL teacher, and I found this super helpful as well! Melanie is encouraging and knowledgeable as well as super practical! I love the modeling and tips included as well! I will be sharing with my colleagues and friends of youn children!

Phonics are essential to reading. Melanie does a great job at relaying the importance of teaching phonics. Her podcast is so helpful in equipping moms make choices (on a curriculum for example) in an overwhelming amount of options. As a homeschool mom to a kindergartener, I got a lot out of it!

Melanie is so knowledgeable. Such helpful information and tips for moms who are teaching their children how to read. I’m so glad this podcast is available.

Melanie is a wealth of knowledge! I especially loved her episode on helping your kid with ADHD learn to read! Such easy and simple

Hacks to try-I’m excited!! If you are in the season of teaching your kids to read, you need this podcast in your back pocket!

Melanie breaks down how to teach my child to read and learn phonics in an easy and digestible way. Her episodes are a great resource for every homeschool mom to reference!

I wish I had Melanie’s support when I was teaching my daughter how to read. This podcast is such a valuable resource for homeschool moms, making phonics and reading instruction feel approachable and effective. Melanie’s guidance is clear, encouraging, and full of practical tips that make a real difference.

I have been wanting to homeschool my youngest children, but I was feeling very overwhelmed. I know it would be great for our family, but I didn't know if I could give them the proper education that they need. Thanks to Melanie, I now view this as an actual possibility and not just a dream. She gives such valuable tools to make homeschooling your children a success!

Melanie knows her phonics rules. She is a powerhouse! I could not believe how much knowledge and tactics I would gain by listening to Melanie. She blew my mind away! As a mom of little ones, this is an insightful, must subscribe, and binge listen to this gem of a podcast. I look forward to learning more from Melanie. Highly recommend if you’re a mother of little ones!

This is great. You cover so much information for Homeschool moms in phonics. As a teacher, I love how you break down all this info and make it easy to understand. Keep it up!