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Phonics Rules for Kids | BEST Homeschool Kindergarten Reading Curriculum, Teach Child to Read, Online Reading Tutor, Dyslexia Help for Kids

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Ep 6461. Sound Wall vs. Alphabet Wall! Who Wins the Literacy Battle?

Should your beginning reader have a 'sound wall' or an 'alphabet wall'? This can be a larger chart on a wall poster, or table-top chart for your child to use for spelling words. 📩 Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! ✔️ Get the FREE Phonics Made Simple (Even if You're Not a Teacher) Guide! 💜 Join the FREE Community Get the Course: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: Confidently Model Simple Phonics Skills at Home! 🙋🏼‍♀️Work with Me! Join me for a 1-Hour Phonics Coaching Call for Moms 'Teach Your Child to Read: Confidently Model Phonics Skills at Home!' Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Email: [email protected] 🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids

Oct 13, 202514 min

Ep 6360. Unlocking Reading Success: 3 Morpheme TIPS for Moms of Struggling 3rd Graders

Wondering how morphemes can help your struggling reader in 3rd - 5th grade? Keep your child engaged by using bigger words! Simple morphology skills in your mom reading teacher toolbelt will help you get the job done! It's time to uplevel your 3rd graders engagement in phonics by upleveling from CVC words to higher level words! 📩 Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! ✔️ Get the FREE Phonics Made Simple (Even if You're Not a Teacher) Guide! 💜 Join the FREE Community Get the Course: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: Confidently Model Simple Phonics Skills at Home! 🙋🏼‍♀️Work with Me! Join me for a 1-Hour Phonics Coaching Call for Moms 'Teach Your Child to Read: Confidently Model Phonics Skills at Home!' Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Email: [email protected] 🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids

Oct 6, 202515 min

Ep 6259. Stuck Sounding Out Words? 3 Blending Boosts for Beginning Readers!

📩 Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! ✔️ Get the FREE Phonics Made Simple (Even if You're Not a Teacher) Guide! 💜 Join the FREE Community Get the Course: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: Confidently Model Simple Phonics Skills at Home! 🙋🏼‍♀️Work with Me! Join me for a 1-Hour Phonics Coaching Call for Moms 'Teach Your Child to Read: Confidently Model Phonics Skills at Home!' Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Email: [email protected] 🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids

Sep 29, 202515 min

Ep 6058. Is Homeschooling the Right Choice for Your Kindergarten Reader? Leigh Nguyen Shares Her Journey (A Mom Who Never Thought She’d Homeschool!)

Wondering if homeschooling is right for you? How can you teach your child to read when you're not trained as a teacher? Leigh Nguyen shares how she never intended to homeschool, but is now a dedicated homeschool mom encouraging other moms choosing this path for their children! Leigh's Podcast Little by Little Homeschool Leigh's Little by Little Homeschool Conference Join the TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ Course Waitlist! 📩 Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! ✔️ Get the FREE Phonics Made Simple (Even if You're Not a Teacher) Guide! 💜 Join the FREE Community 🙋🏼‍♀️Work with Me! Join me for a 1-Hour Phonics Coaching Call for Moms 'Teach Your Child to Read: Confidently Model Phonics Skills at Home!' Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Email: [email protected] 🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids

Sep 22, 202521 min

Ep 5957. WHY is My 3rd grader STRUGGLING to Read? Why Buying More Books Won’t Help!

Does your 3rd grader struggle to read at grade-level? Is your child losing confidence as a reader? Are you wondering what else you can do to increase your child's reading ability? Will buying new books actually help you teach your child to read? Or, is it time to pinpoint gaps in your child's foundational phonics skills? Mom, if your child struggles to read, let's invite her to do a baseline reading assessment (basically, a phonics checklist of letter-sound relationships for reading and spelling), so that we know which phonics skills your child needs to make progress as a reader. 📩 Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! ✔️ Get the FREE Phonics Made Simple (Even if You're Not a Teacher) Guide! 💜 Join the FREE Community 🙋🏼‍♀️Work with Me! Join me for a 1-Hour Phonics Coaching Call for Moms 'Teach Your Child to Read: Confidently Model Phonics Skills at Home!' Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Email: [email protected] 🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids

Sep 15, 202515 min

Ep 5856. Teaching Your Child to Read Feel Impossible? All Kids Can Learn Phonics! (Dyslexia Therapist Kristy Haworth)

Are you teaching your child phonics concepts, but nothing's 'sticking'? Does teaching your child to read at home feel impossible? Meet Kristy Haworth, Dyslexia Therapist and Family Coach! Lean in while Kristy shares how she helps children struggling with dyslexia apply phonics skills to become successful readers! ALL KIDS CAN (Kristy's Podcast) All KIDS CAN (Kristy's Website) Join the TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ Course Waitlist! 📩 Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! ✔️ Get the FREE 7-Step Homeschool Kindergarten Phonics Guide! 💜 Join the FREE Community 🙋🏼‍♀️Work with Me! Join me for a 1-Hour Phonics Coaching Call for Moms 'Teach Your Child to Read: Confidently Model Phonics Skills at Home!' Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Email: [email protected] Leave Melanie a voice message here. Ask a question or share how the podcast has helped you. 🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids

Sep 8, 202520 min

Ep 5755. When Should You Teach Long Vowel Sounds? Quick Guide for Grade One Homeschool Reading!

Happy Labour Day Monday to all of my American and Canadian moms joining the show today! So, you know that there are long vowel sounds and short vowel sounds, but you’re wondering WHEN should you introduce these 2 separate phonics skills? What’s the difference between long and short vowel sounds? How do I teach long vowel sounds to my child? Join the PHONICS 101 Course Waitlist! 📩 Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! ✔️ Get the FREE 7-Step Homeschool Kindergarten Phonics Guide! 💜 Join the FREE Community 🙋🏼‍♀️Work with Me! Join me for a 1-Hour Phonics Coaching Call for Moms 'Teach Your Child to Read: Simple Phonics Skills for Homeschool Moms' Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Email: [email protected] Leave Melanie a voice message here. Ask a question or share how the podcast has helped you. 🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids

Sep 1, 202515 min

Ep 5654. STOP Making Phonics Difficult! 5 Mistakes You’re Making Teaching Reading at Home

Feel like you’re lost in beginning phonics lessons? Wishing someone would SHOW you HOW to teach a simple phonics lesson for your beginning reader at home. Well, I have good news. Great news! I'm working on something special that will calm the fear you feel in your stomach. Something that will... Give you the phonics skills [you didn't know you needed] Tell you exactly where to start in phonics instruction Show you HOW to model simple phonics skills, so that you can teach your child to read with confidence! Join the HOMESCHOOL PHONICS 101 Course Waitlist! 📩 Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! ✔️ Get the FREE 7-Step Homeschool Kindergarten Phonics Checklist! 🙋🏼‍♀️Work with Me! Join me for a 1-Hour Zoom Coaching Call 'Teach Your Child to Read: Simple Phonics Skills for Homeschool Moms' More About 1:1 Phonics Coaching with Melanie: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Email: [email protected] 💜 Join the FREE Community Leave Melanie a voice message here. Ask a question or share how the podcast has helped you. 🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids

Aug 25, 202514 min

Ep 5553. Are you a Homeschool Mom Teaching Kindergarten Reading? Avoid These Alphabet Blunders!

Do you fear that you’re dropping the ball? Before you’ve even started? Juggling all the responsibilities of being a mom first, let alone homeschooling your child? Teaching them to read, maybe even for the first time? Back to School season is here and you’re wondering if you have what it takes to teach your child to read? Today, we’re busting through alphabet blunders to avoid when teaching the alphabet to your beginning reader. And you thought the alphabet was simple. Sure, except for these sneaky sound-symbol or phoneme-grapheme relationships. More inside today’s episode. 📩 Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! ✔️ Get the FREE 7-Step Homeschool Kindergarten Phonics Checklist! 🙋🏼‍♀️Work with Me! Join me for a 1-Hour Zoom Coaching Call 'Teach Your Child to Read: Simple Phonics Skills for Homeschool Moms' More About 1:1 Phonics Coaching with Melanie: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Email: [email protected] 💜 Join the FREE Community Leave Melanie a voice message here. Ask a question or share how the podcast has helped you. 🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids

Aug 18, 202514 min

Ep 5452. Child Struggling with 'L' and 'R' Sounds? Here's HOW to Help with Speech Pathologist, Dinalynn Rosenbush

Homeschool Phonics listeners, you are in for a treat today. Speech and Language Pathologist, Dinalynn Rosenbush, joins us on the podcast. Dinalynn is a Speech and Language Pathologist who helps moms of children who struggle to properly articulate sounds AND to communicate by increasing their access to vocabulary in order to express what they need or how they feel when connection feels hard. Homeschool Phonics listeners, you are going to love today’s episode! Sign up for Dinalynn's 'Beyond Obedience' Webinar on August 19th, 2025! In this webinar, "Beyond Obedience: Unveiling the Power of Listening in Kids" you get insights into why your child doesn't listen and practical tips that you can implement right away to improve your child's skills. Join this interactive FREE webinar on Zoom! Register NOW: ➡️ https://www.thelanguageofplay.com/kids-beyond-obedience-webinar Listen to Dinalynn's Podcast 'The Language of Play': Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-language-of-play-kids-that-listen/id1661880535 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NksEQRFnUYcA6BdxSgKYJ Links to Dinalynn's Referenced Podcasts During the Interview: 154 A Single Father of Triplets Shares His Success Story. Happy Father’s Day! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/154-a-single-father-of-triplets-shares-his/id1661880535?i=1000658906794 58 Does Your Child Say the R Sound Wrong? 3 Real-Life Ways Parents Can Help at Home! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/58-does-your-child-say-the-r-sound-wrong-3-real-life/id1661880535?i=1000618899431 59 Can Your Child Say the L Sound Correctly? Here is a Strategy for L and Other Sounds, too! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/59-can-your-child-say-the-l-sound-correctly-here/id1661880535?i=1000619107826 📩 Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! ✔️ Get the FREE 7-Step Homeschool Kindergarten Phonics Checklist! 🙋🏼‍♀️Work with Me! Join me for a 1-Hour Zoom Coaching Call 'Teach Your Child to Read: Simple Phonics Strategies for Homeschool Moms' More About 1:1 Phonics Coaching with Melanie: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Send Melanie an email: [email protected] 💜 Join the FREE Community Leave Melanie a voice message here. Ask a question or share how the podcast has helped you. 🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids

Aug 11, 202532 min

Ep 5351. FIRST Year Teaching Homeschool Kindergarten? 5 Alphabet Tips for MOMS!

Is this is your first year homeschooling? Maybe your first or only child is starting Kindergarten programming at home? Perhaps you’re a veteran homeschool mom teaching your 3rd or 4th child how to read, and want more clarity around phonics instruction. If we were chatting, mom to mom, you might ask, "Melanie, do you have any tips for teaching my Kindergartener to read? I’ve already purchased a curriculum. I know there are thousands of alphabet worksheets I can print for tracing practice. Is there anything else I should know to help my daughter start reading?" I’m glad you asked! I help moms correctly model phonics skills to teach their beginning readers at home is exactly what I teach. Today, I’ll share my top 5 Alphabet Tips for your Kindergarten reader. More on the inside… 📩 Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! ✔️ Get the FREE 7-Step Homeschool Kindergarten Phonics Checklist! 🙋🏼‍♀️Work with Me! Join me for a 1-Hour Zoom Coaching Call 'Teach Your Child to Read: Simple Phonics Strategies for Homeschool Moms' More About 1:1 Phonics Coaching with Melanie: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Send Melanie an email: [email protected] 💜 Join the FREE Community Leave Melanie a voice message here. Ask a question or share how the podcast has helped you. 🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids

Aug 4, 202514 min

Ep 5250. My Child is Confusing Syllables with Individual Sounds in Words! What Should I Do?

If my child understands phonemic awareness, do I even need to teach syllables? YES!! Do not skip this! 📩 Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! ✔️ Get the FREE 7-Step Homeschool Kindergarten Phonics Checklist! 🙋🏼‍♀️Work with Me! Join me for a 1-Hour Zoom Coaching Call 'Teach Your Child to Read: Simple Phonics Strategies for Homeschool Moms' More About 1:1 Phonics Coaching with Melanie: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Send Melanie an email: [email protected] 💜 Join the FREE Community Leave Melanie a voice message here. Ask a question or share how the podcast has helped you. 🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids

Jul 28, 202510 min

Ep 5149. HOW Do You Model Phonics Skills at Home? A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words!

When you know the material, you can teach it like no one else! I have taught core phonics skills in many K-2 classrooms. Phonics works. NO guessing. Just applying core phonics skills, getting a foundation in phonemic awareness so your child can read and spell words with accuracy. Here are 5 phonics skills you MUST model for your child at home! 📩 Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! ✔️ Get the FREE 7-Step Homeschool Kindergarten Phonics Checklist! 🙋🏼‍♀️Work with Me! Join me for a 1-Hour Zoom Coaching Call 'Teach Your Child to Read: Simple Phonics Strategies for Homeschool Moms' More About 1:1 Phonics Coaching with Melanie: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Questions? Send Melanie an email: [email protected] 💜 Join the FREE Community 🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids

Jul 21, 202510 min

Ep 5048. Got This in Your Phonics Teacher Toolbox? Homeschool Hack for Moms Teaching Phonemic Awareness!

Okay, today’s episode is going to be a fun one! I know, I know, you never expected fun and phonics to go together!! How can you increase engagement through FUN in your next phonics lesson? The Bubble Pop It Fidget!! This toy has educational value your child can't resist trying out in his next homeschool phonics lesson. Listen to find out more! 📩 Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! ✔️ Get the FREE 7-Step Homeschool Kindergarten Phonics Checklist! 🙋🏼‍♀️Work with Me! Join me for a 1-Hour Zoom Coaching Call 'Teach Your Child to Read: Simple Phonics Strategies for Homeschool Moms' More About 1:1 Phonics Coaching with Melanie: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Questions? Send Melanie an email: [email protected] 💜 Join the FREE Community 🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids

Jul 14, 202513 min

Ep 4947. “You Want Me to Name Specific Phonics Skills for My Child?” “Yes, You Should!”

Thinking that naming phonics skills is too dry for your kiddo? Not at all! Your child will feel like a big kid learning specific terms for phonics skills she learns, so let’s call specific phonics skills by name. It’s actually important to name the phonics skill you're modeling and asking your child to practice, so that you can build an efficient phonics routine in your homeschool reading block. 📩 Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! ✔️ Get the FREE 7-Step Homeschool Kindergarten Phonics Checklist! 🙋🏼‍♀️Work with Me! Join me for a 1-Hour Zoom Coaching Call 'Teach Your Child to Read: Simple Phonics Strategies for Homeschool Moms' More About 1:1 Phonics Coaching with Melanie: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Questions? Send Melanie an email: [email protected] 💜 Join the FREE Community 🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids

Jul 7, 202512 min

Ep 4846. Googling Kindergarten Homeschool Language Curriculum? Here’s Why You Can’t Teach Reading Without Phonics!

Maybe you’re type A and you’ve already ordered your Kindergarten, Grade One or Grade Two Homeschool Language Curriculum for the year. Maybe you’re a little less type A and are just getting around to googling homeschool kindergarten reading. Either way, whichever homeschool reading curriculum you choose, phonics must be a core component. In my 10 + years experience teaching children ages 4-8 to read, explicitly teaching your child all 44 sound-symbol relationships in the English Language is most successfully taught through core phonics instruction. Find out why you just can’t teach reading skills, and inversely, accurate spelling patterns without phonics. 📩 Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! ✔️ Get the FREE 7-Step Homeschool Kindergarten Phonics Checklist! 🙋🏼‍♀️Work with Me! Join me for a 1-Hour Zoom Coaching Call 'Teach Your Child to Read: Simple Phonics Strategies for Homeschool Moms' More About 1:1 Phonics Coaching with Melanie: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Questions? Send Melanie an email: [email protected] 💜 Join the FREE Community 🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids

Jun 30, 202511 min

Ep 4745. Think You Don’t Need Homeschool Reading Assessment Data? 3 Reasons You Do!

It’s time to shine the light on HOW a simple phonics assessment can help you plan your next phonics lesson at home for your struggling reader! 📩 Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! ✔️ Get the FREE 7-Step Homeschool Kindergarten Phonics Checklist! 🙋🏼‍♀️Work with Me! Join me for a 1-Hour Zoom Coaching Call 'Teach Your Child to Read: Simple Phonics Strategies for Homeschool Moms' More About 1:1 Phonics Coaching with Melanie: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Questions? Send Melanie an email: [email protected] 💜 Join the FREE Community 🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids

Jun 23, 202510 min

Ep 4644. Shying Away from These Vowel Teams? 5 TIPS to Confidently Teach Long ‘u’ at Home

Maybe you’ve been shying away from teaching long u vowel teams. Why are there so many different spellings for long u? When do I teach my child to spell long u this way? When do I teach my child to spell long u that way? You say to yourself, it’s too complicated, so I’ll teach them one way to spell long u, and hope for the best. The thing is, your son or daughter will come across words with different long u spellings. So, it really is best to just rip off the band-aid and teach long u in all of its forms, so that your child can apply vowel team rules to read these words. It’s time to teach your child all the long u spellings, so that he or she can tackle reading these words head-on. 📩 Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! ✔️ Get the FREE 7-Step Homeschool Kindergarten Phonics Checklist! 🙋🏼‍♀️Work with Me! Join me for a 1-Hour Zoom Coaching Call 'Teach Your Child to Read: Simple Phonics Strategies for Homeschool Moms' More About 1:1 Phonics Coaching with Melanie: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Questions? Send Melanie an email: [email protected] 💜 Join the FREE Community 🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids

Jun 16, 202511 min

Ep 4543. Should Your 5 Year-Old Be Able to Read This? A Look at Kindergarten Baseline Reading Assessments

Have you quietly asked yourself, “Should my 5-year-old son be able to read that?” OR Maybe you're wondering, “Why can’t my 5 year-old read that?” Today, we’re looking at Kindergarten Baseline Reading Assessments. What phonics skills are we measuring? How are we measuring your child’s ability to demonstrate age-appropriate phonics skills? AND Why is a baseline reading assessment an important tool you’ll want to have handy in your homeschool mom phonics teacher toolbelt? Today’s episode spells out the what, how and why of a baseline reading assessment for your beginning reader. Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! Get the FREE 7-Step Homeschool Kindergarten Phonics Checklist! Join the FREE Community PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Work with Me! Join me for a 1-Hour Zoom Coaching Call 'Teach Your Child to Read: Simple Phonics Strategies for Homeschool Moms' Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com

Jun 9, 202513 min

Ep 4442. Still Believing the Lies? 5 MYTHS Parents Believe About How Children Learn to Read!

It’s time to debunk myths about how kids learn to read and replace misconceptions with truths. Myth #1: Learning to read is a natural process that will happen on its own. Myth #2: Your child should begin reading at age 4. Myth #3: Learning to read is like learning to speak. Myth #4: Phonemic awareness doesn’t need to be taught to be understood. Myth #5: Dyslexic children will never read well. Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! Get my FREE Homeschool Kindergarten Phonics Checklist! Join the FREE Community PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Work with Me! Join me for a 1-Hour Zoom Call 'Teach Your Child to Read: Simple Phonics Strategies for Homeschool Moms' Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com

Jun 2, 202511 min

Ep 4341. Why Double the ‘G’ When Spelling ‘Bugged’? Vowel Suffix SOS for Parents!

"Mom, why do I have to double to the 'g' in the word bugged? It doesn’t make sense!" If your child has asked you this question, and you honestly weren’t sure how to answer your kiddo at that moment, you’ll want to stick around for this episode of Phonics Rules for Kids. Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! Get my FREE Homeschool Kindergarten Phonics Checklist! Join the FREE Community PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Work with Me! Join me for a 1-Hour Zoom Call 'Teach Your Child to Read: Simple Phonics Strategies for Homeschool Moms' Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com

May 26, 202511 min

Ep 4240. Teaching First and Second Grade Consonant Suffixes at Home? PRO TIPS for Mastering Morphemes in Early Readers!

Quiz time. Can you identify which form of the base or root word ‘hope’ you are hearing in the following sentences. Adjective, noun or adverb? I could feel hope rising. I truly began to feel hopeful. Time was ticking, and I started to feel hopeless. Their father said they were not allowed to have a puppy until they were older, but we saw them sitting hopefully outside the pet shop. Find out if you scored 4/4? Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! Get my FREE Homeschool Kindergarten Phonics Checklist! Join the FREE Community PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Work with Me! Join me for a 1-Hour Zoom Call 'Teach Your Child to Read: Simple Phonics Strategies for Homeschool Moms' Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com

May 19, 202512 min

Ep 4139. How Do I Teach Prefixes in Second Grade? 5 HACKS for Homeschoolers!

You know you should be teaching your second grader prefixes, but how? Which prefixes should you teach first? Join me to discover 5 helpful hacks for teaching common prefixes so that your child can read and spell so many more words! Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! Get my FREE Homeschool Kindergarten Phonics Checklist! Join the FREE Community PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Work with Me! Join me for a 1-Hour Zoom Call 'Teach Your Child to Read: Simple Phonics Strategies for Homeschool Moms' Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com

May 12, 202511 min

Ep 4038. Should You Hire a Homeschool Reading Tutor? But It's So Expensive!

Maybe we should hire a tutor? I’m wondering if you’ve ever asked yourself this question. You’ve started your homeschool journey with your little reader feeling nervous excitement. But, now, you’re seriously beginning to doubt you have what it takes to teach your child to read. You’ve even googled Reading Tutors Near Me and almost pressed the button to move forward with this decision. Before you do, know that I believe in you and your ability to teach your kiddo to read. However, there are 5 things I think you should consider before hiring a tutor to work with you and your child. Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! Get my FREE Homeschool Kindergarten Phonics Checklist! Join the FREE Community PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Work with Me! Join me for a 1-Hour Zoom Call 'Teach Your Child to Read: Simple Phonics Strategies for Homeschool Moms' Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com

May 5, 202511 min

Ep 3937. But I Didn't Learn Phonics That Way! Help for Homeschool Moms Teaching Kindergarten Reading

But I didn’t learn phonics that way! I’ve never been trained as a teacher! Homeschool Mom, are you looking to teach phonics like the pros? Then, it’s ‘out with the old’ and ‘in with the new’! Even if you didn’t learn to read using a phonics-based approach, you CAN teach your child to read using a phonics curriculum as your foundation. Let’s compare how you may have learned to read with an explicit and systematic phonics-based approach. Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! Get my FREE Homeschool Kindergarten Phonics Checklist! Join the FREE Community PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Work with Me! Join me for a 1-Hour Zoom Call 'Teach Your Child to Read: Simple Phonics Strategies for Homeschool Moms' Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com

Apr 28, 202513 min

Ep 3836. From Cat to Confident Reader: Next-Level CVC Words for Homeschool Kindergarten and Grade One!

Are you tired of hearing your child read the same words over and over? You know he's ready to up-level his reading, but you're not sure how? Don't miss this ONE phonics skill to multiply the number of words your child can read! Your child won't even need to know digraphs, long vowel spellings or r-controlled vowels! Homeschool Mom, you want this phonics skill in your Kindergarten and Grade One reading toolbelt! Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkidsinsiders Join the FREE Community: https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkids PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com

Apr 21, 202510 min

Ep 3735. Does Your Child Have ADHD? Why Teaching Reading Feels Like a Battle!

Are you wondering if your child has ADHD? Does teaching your child phonics feel like a battleground? Do you find yourself frustrated as a homeschool mom thinking, "Why can't he child just read the words? I don't have time for this!" If this sounds like your homeschool Kindergarten, Grade One or Grade Two reading lesson, you won't want to miss this episode! Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkidsinsiders Join the FREE Community: https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkids PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com

Apr 14, 202511 min

Ep 3634. Phonics-Based Reading Comprehension Activities? 3 TIPS for Homeschoolers!

What's the link between phonics and reading comprehension? Which is more important? Explore how phonics and reading fluency affect your child's reading comprehension. 3 Key Homeschool Tips for Reading Comprehension! Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkidsinsiders Join the FREE Community: https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkids PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com

Apr 7, 202513 min

Ep 3533. First Grader Still Reading CVC Words? 5 Tips to Unlock the Power of Superhero Silent E!

Is your first grader still reading CVC words? How do you get them to decode beyond CVC words? It's time to unlock the power of Superhero Silent E! If you're ready to model this phonics skill for your child, then today's episode is for you! Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkidsinsiders Join the FREE Community: https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkids PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com

Mar 31, 202510 min

Ep 3432. Worried About Meeting State Standards for Homeschool Reading? Do this NOW!

You see progress in your child’s ability to read, but now you need to go the extra mile to prove that your child is meeting state standards for reading. State standards can vary greatly from state to state as far as requirements for homeschooling assessments and work submission. Perhaps, you don’t have this added pressure to submit your child’s work for review. But, I know there are some of you that do, so my goal today is to walk you through actions you can take to help you feel more confident in meeting the reading expectations of your state or province. Get on the Insider's List! https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkidsinsiders Join the FREE Community: https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkids PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com

Mar 24, 202511 min

Ep 3331. 5 Phonics Strategies for Your Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum (Live Masterclass)

Struggling to know which curriculum is best? Does your Kindergarten Language curriculum engage your child in these 5 phonics strategies? Join in on this replay of my Teach Your Child to Read Phonics Masterclass. Get on the Insider's List! https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkidsinsiders Join the FREE Community: https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkids PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Email me HERE Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com

Mar 17, 202515 min

Ep 3230. 3 Critical Mistakes That Can Hold Back Your Child's Reading Progress!

Wondering why your struggling eight-year-old has difficulty reading? Are you teaching phonics skills as the foundational skill in your child's K-2 reading and spelling program? Do you teach sight words along with phonics lessons? Discover 3 critical mistakes you may be making when it comes to teaching your child to read! FREE Community: https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkids PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Email me HERE Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com

Mar 10, 202511 min

Ep 3029. Live Coaching: One Homeschool Mom's Experience Teaching Her Boys to Read

You are in for a treat today! You’ll meet Anokhi, a homeschool mom in the trenches of teaching her 6-year-old son to read. I know you can relate. I hope that today’s ‘Teach Your Child to Read: Simple Phonics Strategies’ coaching call will encourage you. Anokhi's Podcast: Solve for Mom FREE LIVE Teach Your Child to Read Phonics Masterclass! Monday, March 10, 2025, 1 PM EST https://bit.ly/phonicsmasterclass Get on the Insiders' List: https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkidsinsiders Get my PHONICS BUMP GAMES! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Join my FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkids Email: [email protected] Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com

Mar 3, 202519 min

Ep 2928. Phonics Made Simple: 7 Terms Every Kindergarten & Grade One Homeschool Mom Should Know!

Phonics Made Simple: 7 Terms Every Kindergarten & Grade One Homeschool Mom Should Know! Phonemic awareness. Digraphs. Phonological awareness. Phoneme isolation. Phoneme substitution. CVC words. Graphemes. Trigraphs. Decoding. Encoding. If it sounds like I’m speaking another Language, I’ll bet you’re not alone! It's time to demystify phonics terms you’ll use when learning simple phonics strategies to teach your child to read. FREE LIVE Teach Your Child to Read Phonics Masterclass! Monday, March 10, 2025, 1 PM EST https://bit.ly/phonicsmasterclass Get on the Insiders' List: https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkidsinsiders Get my PHONICS BUMP GAMES! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Join my FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkids Email: [email protected] Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com

Feb 24, 202510 min

Ep 2827. Grade Two Homeschooler Struggling to Spell Longer Words? 3 Tips to Teach Decoding Beyond Letter Sounds Using Syllables!

FREE LIVE Teach Your Child to Read Phonics Masterclass! Monday, March 10, 2025, 1 PM EST https://bit.ly/phonicsmasterclass Grade Two Homeschooler Struggling to Spell Longer Words? 3 Tips to Teach Decoding Beyond Letter Sounds Using Syllables! Are you exhausted running back to your child every time he asks, "How do I spell that?" It's time to transfer some Superhero Syllable Power to your young reader! If you child is proficient in reading one-syllable CVC words, it's time for them to start reading and spelling longer words! Get on the Insiders' List: https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkidsinsiders Get my PHONICS BUMP GAMES! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Join my FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkids Email: [email protected] Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com

Feb 17, 202510 min

Ep 2726. My 1st Grader a Terrible Speller - 3 MUST-KNOW R-Controlled Vowel Sounds for Homeschool Writing!

FREE LIVE Teach Your Child to Read Phonics Masterclass! Monday, March 10, 2025, 1 PM EST https://bit.ly/phonicsmasterclass Grade One Child Can't Spell Words? 3 MUST-KNOW R-Controlled Vowel Sounds for Homeschool Reading! Are you teaching your child r-controlled vowels? Does your child spell 'horse' as 'hrs' and 'girl' as 'grl'? What's the missing puzzle piece? R-controlled vowels. Learn the 3 must-know r-controlled vowels sounds to teach in your child's next phonics lesson! Get on the Insiders' List! https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkidsinsiders Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Get my PHONICS BUMP Game! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Join the Free Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkids Email: [email protected]

Feb 10, 20259 min

Ep 2625. Frustrated When Your Child Still Struggles to Read? 7-STEP Checklist for Homeschool Moms!

FREE LIVE Teach Your Child to Read Phonics Masterclass! Monday, March 10, 2025, 1 PM EST https://bit.ly/phonicsmasterclass Frustrated When Your Child Still Struggles to Read? 7-STEP Checklist for Homeschool Moms! Wondering why your child still struggles to read? What else can you try? You’ve done your best and your other children can read without any major roadblocks. It just seemed a lot easier getting them on the path to success as readers. What could you be missing with your beginning reader this time? We'll dive into phonemic awareness, phoneme isolation, blending and segmenting phonics skills your child needs to know! Get on the Insiders' List! https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkidsinsiders Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Get my PHONICS BUMP Game! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Join the Free Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkids Email: [email protected]

Feb 3, 202511 min

Ep 2524. Which Homeschool Reading Curriculum is Best? 5 PRO TIPS for Choosing Your Kindergarten or Grade One Reading Program!

FREE LIVE Teach Your Child to Read Phonics Masterclass! Monday, March 10, 2025, 1 PM EST https://bit.ly/phonicsmasterclass Wondering Which Curriculum is Best? 5 PRO TIPS for Choosing Your Kindergarten to Grade One Homeschool Reading Program Do you find yourself still googling homeschool reading curriculum or kindergarten reading programs? Hundreds of search results appear, and you start clicking them one, by one, to weigh the pros and cons, AND consider if this curriculum or reading program will be a good fit for you and your child. You just end up feeling so overwhelmed with all of the choices, that you just want a trusted friend who has tried them all to tell you which one is best. Sound familiar? Get on the Insiders' List! https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkidsinsiders Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Get my PHONICS BUMP Game! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Join the Free Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkids Email: [email protected]

Jan 27, 20259 min

Ep 2423. Feel Like You’re Failing at Homeschool? 5 Phonics Routines to Check off Your Child’s Reading Block NOW!

FREE LIVE Teach Your Child to Read Phonics Masterclass! Monday, March 10, 2025, 1 PM EST https://bit.ly/phonicsmasterclass Feel Like You’re Failing at Homeschool? 5 Phonics Routines to Check off Your Child’s Reading Block NOW! Do you ever feel like a failure when you can’t check off all the boxes on your homeschool list? These unchecked boxes are only shapes on paper, but for you, it’s a visible reminder that you didn’t get it all done! I wonder if you feel a little bit like this when your homeschool reading block is cut short, or you wonder if your child actually made progress as a reader that day? If so, today’s episode is for you! Get on the Insiders' List! https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkidsinsiders Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Get my PHONICS BUMP Game! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Join the Free Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkids Email: [email protected]

Jan 20, 20257 min

Ep 2322. Must-Know Pre-Writing Skills for Kindergarten Homeschoolers!

FREE LIVE Teach Your Child to Read Phonics Masterclass! Monday, March 10, 2025, 1 PM EST https://bit.ly/phonicsmasterclass Must-Know Pre-Writing Skills for Kindergarten Homeschoolers! How do I know when my child is ready to write letters? Should I expect him to print letters to match phonemes and letter sounds in pre-K or the beginning of Kindergarten, or should I provide magnetic letters for him to use? Since matching letter symbols, also called graphemes, to letter sounds, also called phonemes, is such a foundational phonics skill for your beginning reader, let’s explore more about pre-writing skills in pre-K and Kindergarten. Get on the Insiders' List! https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkidsinsiders Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Get my PHONICS BUMP Game! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Join the Free Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkids Email: [email protected]

Jan 13, 20259 min

Ep 2221. Pre-Kindergarten Child Struggling to Print Alphabet Letters? 5 Ways to Strengthen Finger Grip!

FREE LIVE Teach Your Child to Read Phonics Masterclass! Monday, March 10, 2025, 1 PM EST https://bit.ly/phonicsmasterclass Pre-Kindergarten Child Struggling to Print Alphabet Letters? 5 Ways to Strengthen Finger Grip! You want your child to begin printing letters, but notice his hand grip seems ‘loose’ or he has difficulty holding a pencil with enough strength to print letters on a page. You’ve probably heard that your Pre-K child will benefit from activities to strengthen his hand grip, especially in his fingers. So, which specific activities can your child do today to increase his grip strength so he can print letters to write simple words more easily? More on the inside… Get on the Insiders' List! https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkidsinsiders Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Get my PHONICS BUMP Game! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Join the Free Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkids Email: [email protected]

Jan 6, 20258 min

Ep 2120. Why is My Child Still Spelling Words With 'b' and 'd' Letter Reversals? Is it Dyslexia?

FREE LIVE Teach Your Child to Read Phonics Masterclass! Monday, March 10, 2025, 1 PM EST https://bit.ly/phonicsmasterclass Why is My Child Still Spelling Words With 'b' and 'd' Letter Reversals? Is it Dyslexia? Is your child confusing letters symbols when printing ‘b’ and ‘d’? How about when printing simple cvc words beginning or ending with ‘p’ and ‘q’? Is this normal? Does this mean your child is showing symptoms of dyslexia? Get on the Insiders' List! https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkidsinsiders Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Get my PHONICS BUMP Game! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Join the Free Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkids Email: [email protected]

Dec 30, 202411 min

Ep 2019. That's Nonsense! HOW Will This Help My Kindergarten Child to Read?

That's Nonsense! How Will This Help My Kindergarten Child to Read? Did you know you can use make-believe words to teach your child to read? What? That sounds like nonsense! Well, actually, you’re right! Today, we will discuss how nonsense words can help your child to read! Stay tuned… Get on the Insiders' List! https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkidsinsiders Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Get my PHONICS BUMP Game! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Join the Free Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkids Email: [email protected]

Dec 23, 202410 min

Ep 1918. What's All the Buzz About Decodable Texts? Is This HOW Kids Learn to Read BEST?

What's All the Buzz About Decodable Texts for Kids Learning to Read? There is a hive of activity going on around decodable texts among book publishers for children in K-2. Don’t miss today’s episode as we discuss this must-have tool in your homeschool mamma reading teacher toolbelt. Get on the Insiders' List! https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkidsinsiders Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Get my PHONICS BUMP Game! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Join the Free Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkids Email: [email protected]

Dec 16, 20248 min

Ep 1817. Phoneme Substitution - Phonics Skill Kids NEED for Word Chains!

Want Your Child to Read More Words? 3 Phonics Skills to Teach Today! (Part 3) Well, you can’t go wrong with the kind of substitutions we’re making today when it comes to teaching your child to read and spell even more words! Hang around for part 3 of our mini-series: phoneme substitutions! Get on the Insiders' List! https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkidsinsiders Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Get my PHONICS BUMP Game! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Join the Free Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkids Email: [email protected]

Dec 9, 20249 min

Ep 1716. Alphabet Letter Sound Mapping for Kids - Phoneme Deletion in Kindergarten!

Want Your Child to Read More Words? 3 Phonics Skills to Teach Today! (Part 2) You’ve printed off alphabet letter worksheets for your child to complete, had your child attempt to read leveled reading books to you and wonder why he still struggles to blend sounds into words on the page! You’re not alone, homeschool mom! The good news is that blending sounds into words is a skill you can get better at teaching, so your child can get better at reading. Let's delve in… Get on the Insiders' List! https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkidsinsiders Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Get my PHONICS BUMP Game! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Join the Free Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkids Email: [email protected]

Dec 2, 202410 min

Ep 1615. Want Your Child to Read More Words? Teach Phoneme Addition!

Want Your Child to Read More Words? 3 Phonics Skills to Teach Today! (Part 1) Are you wondering, “How can I teach my child to read more words?” Or, your child can read simple words she’s memorized and read over and over, but learning new words, no matter how simple, seems to be a struggle? Your child is progressing as a reader, but you think her ability to read simple text could be moving along more quickly? Today, let’s explore the phonics skill called phoneme addition, so you can teach it to your kiddo. Knowing this skill will help you reach the goal of having your child read more words. More on the inside… Get on the Insiders' List! https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkidsinsiders Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Get my PHONICS BUMP Game! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Join the Free Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkids Email: [email protected]

Nov 25, 20249 min

Ep 1514. Is Your 1st or 2nd Grader Struggling to Read? Teach Vowel Sounds in This ORDER!

Is Your Grade 1 or Grade 2 Child Struggling to Read? Teach Vowel Sounds in This Order! The 'Science of Reading' is not one book, but a collection of research about how children learn to read. The technical term for sound when it comes to literacy instruction is phoneme, so the technical term for sound awareness is phonemic awareness. Today, we will focus on phonemic awareness with consonant sounds. Get on the Insiders' List! https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkidsinsiders Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Get my PHONICS BUMP Game! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Join the Free Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkids Email: [email protected]

Nov 18, 20249 min

Ep 1413. 5 TIPS for Teaching Consonant Letter Sounds in Kindergarten!

5 Tips for Teaching Consonant Letter Sounds in Kindergarten Did you know there are different kinds of consonant sounds in the alphabet? What's the difference? Find out in this episode! Get on the Insiders' List! https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkidsinsiders Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Get my PHONICS BUMP Game! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Join the Free Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkids Email: [email protected]

Nov 11, 20249 min

Ep 1312. GET Your Child to Read and Spell TONS of Words: The WORD CHAIN Strategy!

Teach Kindergarten to Grade 2? Read and Spell Words Using this Strategy! What is a word chain? A ‘word chain’ is a ‘chain’ of words linked together. In a chain each link is separate, but connected or linked together. A word chain is a chain of words that are similar, but one sound or phoneme in each word has changed from the previous word. For example, in the very short word chain ‘rip, sip, sap, sat, your child has substituted the beginning sounds of two rhyming words, ‘rip’ and ‘sip’, changed the medial or middle vowel sound, when changing ‘sip’ to ‘sap’ and substituted ‘p’ for ‘t’ when going from ‘sap’ to ‘sat’. Tap into the power of word chains to fast-track your child's phonics instruction! Get on the Insiders' List! https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkidsinsiders Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Get my PHONICS BUMP Game! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Join the Free Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkids Email: [email protected]

Nov 4, 20248 min