Phonics Rules for Kids | BEST Homeschool Kindergarten Reading Curriculum, Teach Child to Read, Online Reading Tutor, Dyslexia Help for Kids
Melanie Jeffrey Online Reading Tutor and K-3 Phonics Curriculum
Show overview
Phonics Rules for Kids | BEST Homeschool Kindergarten Reading Curriculum, Teach Child to Read, Online Reading Tutor, Dyslexia Help for Kids has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 100 episodes. That works out to roughly 20 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 10 min and 15 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 months ago, with 27 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 52 episodes published. Published by Melanie Jeffrey Online Reading Tutor and K-3 Phonics Curriculum.
From the publisher
This is a podcast for MOMS teaching their 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 READER! Grab my free PHONICS 101 GUIDE for MOMS! Hi there, I'm Melanie. An Ontario teacher who has a heart 🧡 for helping parents of beginning and struggling readers! I help MOMS learn SIMPLE PHONICS SKILLS, so they can TEACH THEIR KIDS TO READ WITH CONFIDENCE! NO MORE SAYING, "But, I'm not trained as a teacher!" Hi, I'm Melanie. A full-time core PHONICS and K-3 classroom teacher. Wife to Bill, and mom to three hard-working teenagers. 10+ years TEACHING students to become strong, confident readers in a classroom setting, tells me that PHONICS is the FOUNDATION to SUCCESSFUL READING. ☑️ Ready to ditch curriculum overwhelm, know exactly where to start when teaching your child to read, and confidently model phonics skills so that you can teach your child to read with confidence? TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ IS GOING TO BE SIMPLER THAN YOU THOUGHT!! Visit Phonics Rules for Kids Website
Latest Episodes
View all 100 episodes97. Does Your Child Freeze or Refuse When Asked to Write? How to Bridge the Writing Gap!
96. Teaching Phonics at Home for the First Time? Start Here, Mom!
95. Dayle Annand of Homeschool Minnesota Teaches 3 Kids to Read Overseas!
94. Homeschool Organization: Curriculum Clutter Stalling Your Momentum?
93. Reading Tutor Cost Holding You Back? SKIP the Long-Term Commitment!
92. Can’t Justify Hiring a Reading Tutor? 3 Guilt-Free Reasons Why You Should!
91. Homeschool Reading and Spelling Curriculums for 2026-2027:...Can't Decide?!
90. Think Grammar is Boring in 1st Grade? Meet Grammar Coach, Patty McGee!
89. Moms, STOP Stalling After CVC Words! Here’s What to Do Next
88. Letter Sounds to Reading CVC Words: 3 STEPS to Make the LEAP!
HOW to Teach Phonics for K-2 Challenge!!
87. Homeschool MOM Doubting Yourself Teaching PHONICS for Beginning Readers?
Ep 9186. Maeve Jemison, Homeschool MOM | Worried Your Child Isn't Reading YET?!
Worried your child isn't reading yet? Should reading click before your child is 7 or 8 years-old? Maeve Jemison is a veteran homeschool mom, author and podcast host of the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents podcast. Maeve shares her journey as a mom teaching her kids to read at home, including her children that caught onto reading quickly, and her kids for whom the process of reading indepenently took a little longer! You'll find Maeve's book, Home is Where the Truth Is (Why You Can and Should Homeschool Your Child) a source of encouragement and PRO TIPS from her 20+ years as a homeschool mom! Get your copy of Maeve's book here! 🪫Register NOW for the 3-DAY PHONICS JUMPSTART CHALLENGE! 🧡 JOIN Moms Teaching Beginning & Struggling Readers 📩 Can Your Child Read This QUIZ? Get the COMPLETE PRINTABLE KINDERGARTEN PHONICS CURRICULUM: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: Confidently Model Simple Phonics Skills at Home! [INCLUDES PHONICS SKILLS TUTORIALS FOR MOMS BY MELANIE!] Looking for an Online READING TUTOR? Start Reading in Just 7 Phonics Tutoring Sessions! Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Email: [email protected] 🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids
Ep 9085. 10 Phonics Skills Strong Readers MASTER [What to Teach AFTER the ALPHABET]!
Wondering which phonics skills to teach in Kindergarten through 2nd grade? Which phonics skills should you teach first in Kindergarten? What order should I teach phonics skills? Discover 10 core phonics skills you need to be teaching, so that your child can become a strong, confident independent reader! 🪫Register NOW for the 3-DAY PHONICS JUMPSTART CHALLENGE! 🧡 JOIN Moms Teaching Beginning & Struggling Readers 📩 Can Your Child Read This QUIZ? Get the COMPLETE PRINTABLE KINDERGARTEN PHONICS CURRICULUM: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: Confidently Model Simple Phonics Skills at Home! [INCLUDES PHONICS SKILLS TUTORIALS FOR MOMS BY MELANIE!] Looking for an Online READING TUTOR? Start Reading in Just 7 Phonics Tutoring Sessions! Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Email: [email protected] 🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids
Ep 8984. ESL Student in 2nd Grade - Is Phonics Enough [Case Study]
English Language Learners in 2nd grade often grasp basic phonics skills quickly! Does being an ELL student, English Language Learner, affect reading comprehension? WHY is reading comprehension so hard? 🪫Register for the 3-DAY PHONICS JUMPSTART CHALLENGE! 🧡 JOIN Moms Teaching Beginning & Struggling Readers 📩 Can Your Child Read This QUIZ? Get the COMPLETE PRINTABLE KINDERGARTEN PHONICS CURRICULUM: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: Confidently Model Simple Phonics Skills at Home! [INCLUDES PHONICS SKILLS TUTORIALS FOR MOMS BY MELANIE!] Looking for an Online READING TUTOR? Start Reading in Just 7 Phonics Tutoring Sessions! Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Email: [email protected] 🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids
Ep 8883. FUN Phonics Games for Kindergarten with Zeba McGibbon of Kindergarten Cafe!
I had so much fun joining Zeba on the Kindergarten Cafe Podcast to chat all things phonics and early reading instruction! We dove into how both of our teaching journeys led us to discover the power of systematic phonics, and we shared practical tips for making small group reading time effective and engaging for young learners. If you're a parent, teacher, or homeschooler eager for actionable ideas to boost kids' confidence and skills in reading, you won't want to miss this episode! Tune in to hear real talk about what works in the classroom, our favorite phonics activities, and how to set up your reading groups for success. Check out the latest episode of the Kindergarten Cafe Podcast for all the insights! Zeba's TPT Store: Kindergarten Cafe 🧡 JOIN the Insider's Circle of Moms Teaching Beginning & Struggling Readesr 📩 Can Your Child Read This QUIZ? Get the COMPLETE PRINTABLE KINDERGARTEN PHONICS CURRICULUM: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: Confidently Model Simple Phonics Skills at Home! [INCLUDES PHONICS SKILLS TUTORIALS FOR MOMS BY MELANIE!] Looking for an Online READING TUTOR? Start Reading in Just 7 Phonics Tutoring Sessions! Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Email: [email protected] 🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids
Ep 87BONUS MARCH MADNESS FLASH SALE!
MARCH MADNESS FLASH SALE NOW until Sunday, March 15th Get 30% OFF TEACH YOUR KINDERGARTEN CHILD TO READ [includes Printable Kindergarten Phonics Curriculum AND Bite-Sized Phonics Skills Trainings]!
Ep 8682. SPELLING Words Activities for 1st Grade? USE Whiteboards BEFORE Worksheets!
Need SPELLING words activities for 1st grade at home? It's so tempting to print off yet another free worksheet for your child to trace. BUT, is that really teaching your child to read and spell? Spelling worksheets are okay, BUT get your child to practice spelling words on whiteboards FIRST! Inside my course, TEACH YOUR KINDERGARTEN CHILD TO READ: Confidently Model Simple Phonics Skills at Home, I offer just that! AND, we do it all on whiteboards before worksheets! 🧡 JOIN the FREE Community 📩 Can Your Child Read This QUIZ? Get the COMPLETE PRINTABLE KINDERGARTEN PHONICS CURRICULUM: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: Confidently Model Simple Phonics Skills at Home! [INCLUDES PHONICS SKILLS TUTORIALS FOR MOMS BY MELANIE!] Looking for an Online READING TUTOR? Start Reading in Just 7 Phonics Tutoring Sessions! Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Email: [email protected] 🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids
Ep 8581. LOW PREP Phonics Activities and Games for Reading Centers: PHONICS BUMP!
Need low prep phonics activities and games for reading centers? Get PHONICS BUMP! Keep kids engaged with Phonics BUMP. Kids ask to play Phonics BUMP games again and again! These print and play phonics games perfectly align with UFLI Lessons AND my printable Kindergarten Phonics Curriculum inside my course, TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: Confidently Model Simple Phonics Skills at Home! 🧡 JOIN the FREE Community 📩 Can Your Child Read This QUIZ? Get the COMPLETE PRINTABLE KINDERGARTEN PHONICS CURRICULUM: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: Confidently Model Simple Phonics Skills at Home! [INCLUDES PHONICS SKILLS TUTORIALS FOR MOMS BY MELANIE!] Looking for an Online READING TUTOR? Start Reading in Just 7 Phonics Tutoring Sessions! Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Email: [email protected] 🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids
Ep 8480. Kids CAN'T READ Their Own Printing? HELP from Joanna Kettle, Keeping Beautiful Handwriting Alive!
Have you ever told a friend, "My child's handwriting is terrible!" This episode is for you! If you're wondering how to improve your child's printing, Joanna Kettle of Keeping Beautiful Handwriting Alive, is here to help. If your child is forming letters incorrectly, it takes longer. Teach your child proper letter formation from the start! Printing skills and proper letter formation allows your child to read his/her OWN writing. Kids with sloppy printing often cannot read a simple story they wrote! 🎧 Listen to Joanna's podcast, Keeping Beautiful Handwriting Alive! 💜 JOIN the FREE Community 📩 Can Your Child Read This QUIZ? Get the COMPLETE PRINTABLE KINDERGARTEN PHONICS CURRICULUM: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: Confidently Model Simple Phonics Skills at Home! [INCLUDES PHONICS SKILLS TUTORIALS FOR MOMS BY MELANIE!] Looking for an Online READING TUTOR? Start Reading in Just 7 Phonics Tutoring Sessions! Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Email: [email protected] 🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids