Homeschool Reading

Do you ever feel like your child would be able to read if you could just find the time to be able to work with them one on one? In this episode, we'll talk about strategies that you can use to find time to teach your child to read when you're homeschooling more than one. Whether your child's siblings are older or younger, we'll talk about how to homeschool them all... with your sanity intact! Join...

Do your kids hate reading? Do they whine whenever they see a book, and would they rather just play on their tablet? Often, when our kids are young they love being read to but once they learn how to read on their own, the process becomes a chore. After this episode, you will be ready to try strategies that you can use to help develop a love of books in your kids- whether they are independent reader...

Does your child frequently know how to read a word one day... only to forget it and have to start all over the next day? Or are they just giving up and guessing whenever they see a new word, instead of trying to sound it out? These can be 2 of the most frustrating challenges when it comes to teaching a child how to read. After this episode, you'll know the simple solution to help your child overco...

Do you want to teach spelling in your homeschool, but you're not sure where to begin? Maybe your kids are whining whenever it's time to practice. Or maybe they "get it"one day only to forget EVERYTHING the next day. In this episode, we'll be talking about some of the most common struggles with spelling and how you can make learning to spell easier (and more fun!) for your kids... and yourself. How...

Are you working on letter names or letter sounds with your child? After this episode, you'll have lots of easy ideas for how to make learning letter sounds fun! We'll also talk about how to figure out which sounds your child knows without giving a test, and how to know if your child is on track for success. Links mentioned in this episode: The Homeschooling4Him Shop https://shop.homeschooling4him....

Let's talk about sight words! In this episode, I'll share 3 simple tips that will make learning sight words much easier for your child. Join the Homeschool Reading Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/469213028355642

These 5 fall picture books are perfect for homeschooling a toddler, preschooler, or elementary school student. Here's how to use these books in your homeschool to teach a child to read this fall! Grab 47 pages of print and go Fall Reading Activities for free: https://homeschooling4him.com/fall/

"In this episode, I'll share a behind the scenes look at the beginning of our homeschool year. I'll share 3 things that are going well so far this year, and one thing that is not.  Links mentioned: Letter Stamp set: https://amzn.to/3xb3q9q Loop Schedule Template: https://homeschooling4him.com/loop-schedule/"

Are you ready to start teaching sight words in your homeschool? Or maybe your child is struggling with sight words? In this episode, you'll learn 3 tips for teaching sight words that are based on the science of how your child's brain learns to read.  After this episode, you'll know how to reduce the amount of memorizing your child needs to do and make memorizing sight words 90% easier for you...

"Come see a behind-the-scenes look at how I plan for our homeschool year! I'll be sharing my favorite lesson planning hacks from my time as a classroom teacher that make planning for homeschooling quick and easy. Join the Homeschool Reading Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/469213028355642 Grab the Free Homeschool Attendance Sheet https://homeschooling4him.com/homeschool-attend...

After this episode, you'll be ready to try a simple back to homeschool hack. Making this one change has eliminated all the stress and made back to homeschool so much easier for me AND my kids. And the best part is, this strategy will actually save you time when you implement it- and set you up for success in your homeschool all year long. Join the Homeschool Reading Community on Facebook https://w...

Are you struggling with helping your kids stay focused and pay attention long enough to finish a reading lesson? Let's talk about some tips to help kids stay focused while we're teaching them to read. In this episode, I'll be sharing specific strategies that I am using right now, that you can try in your homeschool today to help your kids stay focused!

Many homeschool parents wonder: should audiobooks count as reading for homeschool students? Here are some things to consider when choosing whether or not to let your child read audio books as part of homeschooling.

Have you ever wondered how to have enough one-on-one time to teach a child how to read when you have multiple children? Siblings can be a challenge when your child needs to focus to finish a reading lesson. Here are some practical strategies that can help you teach reading when you have more than one child.

In this episode, I'll answer your questions about: - How to find time for teaching reading when you are trying to homeschool multiple siblings at the same time - How to start the school year right when you're teaching reading I'll also share my favorite Back to School hack that makes the transition back to homeschool much easier!

A common question that many homeschool parents wonder about is this: how old should my child be when they learn how to read? In this episode, I'll share the best age to teach your child how to read.

In this episode, I'll answer your questions about: - How can I find the perfect books for my child? - How can I teach letter names and sounds to my child? I'll also share my favorite tips for teaching letters to active toddlers and preschoolers, and making sure that they are learning- without any tests! Links Mentioned in the episode: Book Wizard by Scholastic https://bookwizard.scholastic.com/ Co...

Is your child always choosing books that are too easy for them, or that they have read dozens of times before? Do they need to take on a challenge? Here are 3 ways to help encourage your child to read more difficult books.

Have you ever wondered how to choose the perfect book to read out loud to your kids? In this video, you'll discover 3 things you need to think about before choosing a read aloud book.

In this episode, we'll talk about some of the most common questions you might have when you're getting ready to teach your child to read: - How do I know if my child is ready to start reading lessons? - How can I make time to teach reading when my schedule is already really busy? - How can I help my child be motivated to want to read?

It is important that your child is able to read, but they also need to be able to remember and understand what they are reading. Here are 3 critical reading comprehension skills that kids need to know, and some reading comprehension activities to try at home to help your child improve.

Does the process of teaching your child how to read seem confusing or overwhelming? If you're feeling intimidated or not sure where to begin with teaching reading in your homeschool, this podcast can help.  You'll learn the only 2 things kids need to know in order to learn to read- and how to teach them both in your homeschool.

Let's talk about how to plan for a new school year step by step! I'll share the exact process that I use, as a former teacher, to plan for our new homeschool year. Learn how to make time for reading lessons and how to plan your lessons in this episode!

These 3 tips will help you make the most out of your time at the library with your child. Learn how to use the library as a part of your homeschool curriculum, how to choose the perfect books, and more!

Is your child struggling to read because of letter reversals? Kids can often reverse letters like b and d, n and u, and p and q- and this makes reading challenging. Here's how to help your child who is struggling with reversing letters when they are reading.