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Phonics for Homeschool Moms | Kindergarten Reading Curriculum, Teach my Child to Read, Reading Tutor, Child Has Dyslexia

Melanie Jeffrey Online Reading Tutor and K-3 Phonics Curriculum
Phonics for Homeschool Moms | Kindergarten Reading Curriculum, Teach my Child to Read, Reading Tutor, Child Has Dyslexia
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  • Phonics for Homeschool Moms | Kindergarten Reading Curriculum, Teach my Child to Read, Reading Tutor, Child Has Dyslexia

    110. Homeschool MOM to a 1st Grade Reader? 6 Syllables Types to Teach NOW!

    21/09/2026 | 17 mins.
    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 makes spelling simple!

    Six Syllable Types:

    Closed Syllable

    Open Syllable

    'Silent e' Syllable

    Long Vowel Teams Syllable

    R-Controlled (Bossy R) Syllable

    Final Stable '-le- Syllable

     

    Did you know I help homeschool families as a Home Reading Coach [a.k.a. reading tutor]? If your child is struggling to grasp phonics concepts, or you just need someone to take phonics lessons off your plate in a busy season, start with a Confident Reader Kickoff Coaching Call!

    3 Ways to Stay Connected with Melanie: 

    📩 Become an INSIDER! BONUS: Get the Phonics 101 Guide for MOMS!

    Join the free FB Community! 

    🎙️ Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode!

    Have a question about teaching your child to read? Has the podcast helped you in some way? Leave Melanie a SpeakPipe voice message!
  • Phonics for Homeschool Moms | Kindergarten Reading Curriculum, Teach my Child to Read, Reading Tutor, Child Has Dyslexia

    109. Learn to Read + Kids' Bible Devotions: Samantha Watson’s iDevote Series!

    14/09/2026 | 22 mins.
    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 about the verse he/she wants to share? There's room for that too! Join Samantha and I as we share how learning to read Bible devotionals for kids make an impact in your child's spiritual journey with God!

     

    Did you know I am a Home Reading Coach [a.k.a. reading tutor]? Is your child struggling to grasp phonics concepts? Want a simple reading assessment for your child, so that you know your child is on track as a reader? Book a Confident Reader Kickoff Coaching Call!

    Looking for a doable phonics curriculum? Get Melanie's TEACH YOUR K-2 CHILD TO READ: From CVC Words to Confident Reader!

    Have a question about teaching your child to read? Has the podcast helped you in some way? Leave Melanie a voice message!

     

    📩 Become an INSIDER! BONUS: Get the Phonics 101 Guide for MOMS!
  • Phonics for Homeschool Moms | Kindergarten Reading Curriculum, Teach my Child to Read, Reading Tutor, Child Has Dyslexia

    108. How Many Weeks Should Phonics Lessons Take? A Homeschool Mom’s Curriculum Planning Guide

    07/09/2026 | 22 mins.
    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 Home Reading Coach [a.k.a. reading tutor]? If your child is struggling to grasp phonics concepts, start with a Confident Reader Kickoff Coaching Call!

    Have a question about teaching your child to read? Has the podcast helped you in some way? Leave Melanie a SpeakPipe voice message!

     

    📩 Become an INSIDER! BONUS: Get the Phonics 101 Guide for MOMS!
  • Phonics for Homeschool Moms | Kindergarten Reading Curriculum, Teach my Child to Read, Reading Tutor, Child Has Dyslexia

    107. Should You Hire a Reading Tutor? 3 Reasons Parents Say, “YES!”

    31/08/2026 | 12 mins.
    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 turns into nothing short of a reading battle at home. 

     

    Join the Community: Kindergarten Reading HACKS for Homeschool MOMS!

    Reading Curriculum: TEACH YOUR K-2 CHILD TO READ: From CVC Words to Confident Reader!

    📩 melanie@phonicsrulesforkids.com

    🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAMES MEGA BUNDLE
  • Phonics for Homeschool Moms | Kindergarten Reading Curriculum, Teach my Child to Read, Reading Tutor, Child Has Dyslexia

    106. Homeschool OUR Way with Elan Page — Empowering Black Families to Reimagine Education!

    24/08/2026 | 36 mins.
    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 the empowerment that came with crafting their children's education to fit their unique needs and interests. 

    Empowering black families to reimagine education through homeschooling

    Start homeschooling with confidence and clarity

    Balancing work and homeschooling

    Get Elan's Homeschool Kickstart Bundle!

    PBS Learning Media (free learning resources)

    Heritage Packs (multicultural lesson guides)

    K-2 Reading Curriculum: TEACH YOUR K-2 CHILD TO READ: From CVC Words to Confident Reader!

    Join the Free Community: Kindergarten Reading HACKS for Homeschool MOMS!

    📩 melanie@phonicsrulesforkids.com

    🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAMES MEGA BUNDLE
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About Phonics for Homeschool Moms | Kindergarten Reading Curriculum, Teach my Child to Read, Reading Tutor, Child Has Dyslexia
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 READER! Hi there, I'm Melanie. Wife to Bill and mom to 3 hard-working young adults. As an Ontario teacher, turned online reading curriculum creator, reading tutor and phonics coach for moms, I have a heart 🧡 for helping MOMS 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!"  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? It's time to get simple phonics skills in your back pocket, so that you can confidently teach your child to read to become a strong, independent reader! TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ IS GOING TO BE SIMPLER THAN YOU THOUGHT!!
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