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!!
Episodes

6 days ago
6 days ago
12 min
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

Aug 24, 2026
Aug 24, 2026
36 min
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

Aug 17, 2026
Aug 17, 2026
13 min
I see you there, inside the homeschool FB groups. You're asking for reviews of this curriculum and that curriculum. You're typing 'homeschool phonics kindergarten' or '1st grade reading curriculum' in search, but what comes up? Every curriculum from every homeschool publisher ever created!
Now, you have more questions than answers — How expensive is it? Will it work for me and my child? Is it offline, online, or a combination of both?
‘Curriculum overwhelm’ hits fast, so you shut your laptop, because you’re afraid of making the wrong decision, spending your hard-earned dollars on the wrong thing, again! So, instead of actually getting a curriculum to act as a guide, you put off ordering curriculum altogether!!
If you’re a homeschool mom, agonizing over the perfect curriculum, it doesn’t exist. But, the good news — great curriculums do!
Reading curriculum that...
You need simple — Click. Print. Teach.
You feel is worth the investment.
Gets your little reader small reading wins every lesson!
Register for the STRONG READERS MASTERCLASS!
Get 3 Sample Phonics Lessons & Video Training
📩 melanie@phonicsrulesforkids.com
🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAMES MEGA BUNDLE

Aug 10, 2026
Aug 10, 2026
16 min
You’ve done the flashcards, the workbook pages, maybe even a curriculum switch or two, and your child still stumbles over simple words? You’re starting to feel frustration creep in, and maybe even some mom-guilt when reading doesn’t magically ‘click?
I know how hard you’re working over there to help your little reader, and how hard your child is working to read the next word. When reading doesn’t yet ‘click’, this is not a reflection on your effort in teaching your son or daughter to read, nor is it an accurate reflection of your child's true ability to read.
Prompting your child to sound out some words is normal. BUT, if you find yourself prompting your child to sound out almost every word on the page, it’s time for a different approach.
5 Phonics HACKS when reading doesn’t magically ‘click’:
multisensory letter sounds learning
sound 'chunking' instead of sounding-out every letter
micro-lessons over marathon sessions
decodable stories matched to the focus phonics lesson skill
FUN phonics games for engaging repetition
Strong Readers Masterclass Sign-up!
JOIN our FB Community 🧡
Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com
📩 melanie@phonicsrulesforkids.com
🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAMES MEGA BUNDLE

Aug 3, 2026
Aug 3, 2026
17 min
You've tried 'winging it' as a homeschool mom teaching phonics, but you end up feeling more scattered than ever! It's Sunday night, and you're already wondering what you're teaching your child in tomorrow's phonics lesson. But, there are so many free alphabet worksheets. You're listening to what other moms are saying inside FB groups online, yet, you have no idea how well their kiddos are reading. Do you even need curriculum?
You have so many questions:
Will this curriculum work for my child?
How expensive is this phonics curriculum?
Is this reading curriculum online or offline?
Will my child like this phonics curriculum?
Is this just another homeschool curriculum that collects dust on the shelf?
If you you want to feel more at peace and less scattered as a homeschool mom, here's the truth: a simple curriculum can help you feel:
More at peace and less scattered
Eliminate gaps in phonics instruction
Provide a simple reading routine for both you and your child (BTW - Kids thrive on routine!)
My thoughts? Yes, you need a simple phonics & reading curriculum as a guide! When you're ready, TEACH YOUR K-2 CHILD TO READ: From CVC Words to Confident Reader, will help your beginning and or struggling reader meet ALL the reading milestones to become a strong, confident reader!
Strong Readers Masterclass Sign-up!
JOIN our FB Community 🧡
Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com
📩 melanie@phonicsrulesforkids.com
🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAMES MEGA BUNDLE

Jul 27, 2026
Jul 27, 2026
18 min
Speech & Language Therapist, Elyse Scheeler, host of Speaking Life Into Motherhood, shares how you can help your child with additional needs. Elyse helps families plan home education, while supporting children with additional needs and challenges.
Exhausted as a mom before the homeschool day is half over?
Have a child with additional needs?
Do other people have difficulty understanding your child?
Speech Therapy for the Entire Family
Home Education Plan
If any of this sounds familiar, Elyse has a group coaching program for homeschool mom needing support to plan their homeschool year, while help children with special communication needs to thrive!
Strong Readers Masterclass Sign-up!
JOIN our FB Community 🧡
Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com
📩 melanie@phonicsrulesforkids.com
🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAMES MEGA BUNDLE

Jul 20, 2026
Jul 20, 2026
15 min
Decodable stories, also called decodable texts, are phonics-based stories that grow with your child. Here are five fun ways to use decodable stories in Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade:
Highlight the focus phonics skill, letter or sound.
Highlight the sight word (heart word) for that phonics lesson.
Echo Reading
'Me or We?' Reading
Reading Comprehension Picture
Get PHONICS 101 for MOMS!
JOIN our FB Community 🧡
PRINTABLE K-2 PHONICS CURRICULUM: TEACH YOUR K-2 CHILD TO READ: From CVC Words to Confident Reader!
Looking for a READING TUTOR?
Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com
Email: melanie@phonicsrulesforkids.com
🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids

Jul 13, 2026
Jul 13, 2026
13 min
Want to choose the best homeschool reading curriculum for beginning phonics instruction at home? What's the difference between leveled readers and decodable texts? Whole Language teaching for beginning readers vs. phonics-based reading instruction?
Today, I share my experience as a teacher in both systems of teaching early readers. BTW, do you think the Whole Language or phonics-based approach comes out on top for early reading instruction for kids?
Whole Language vs Phonics for Early Reading Instruction
leveled texts versus decodable texts
explicit phonics instruction versus environmental print
💌 Get the PHONICS 101 GUIDE for MOMS!
🧡 JOIN our FB Community for Moms Teaching Beginning & Struggling Readers
PRINTABLE K-2 PHONICS CURRICULUM: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: From CVC Words to Confident Reader!
Looking for a READING TUTOR?
Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com
Email: melanie@phonicsrulesforkids.com
🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids

Jul 6, 2026
Jul 6, 2026
9 min
💌 Get the PHONICS 101 GUIDE for MOMS!
🧡 JOIN our FB Community for Moms Teaching Beginning & Struggling Readers
PRINTABLE K-2 PHONICS CURRICULUM: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: From CVC Words to Confident Reader!
Looking for a READING TUTOR?
Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com
Email: melanie@phonicsrulesforkids.com
🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids

Jun 29, 2026
Jun 29, 2026
12 min
Reading and Spelling Curriculum for Kindergarten - Does your homeschool reading and spelling curriculum have SOUNDS drills? The Superhero Sounds Drill (a.k.a. phonemic awareness) makes the difference between STRUGGLING spellers and CONFIDENT spellers!
🧡 JOIN our FB Community for Moms Teaching Beginning & Struggling Readers
PRINTABLE K-2 PHONICS CURRICULUM: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: From CVC Words to Confident Reader!
Looking for an Online READING TUTOR?
Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com
Email: melanie@phonicsrulesforkids.com
🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids








