Are you worried about your child’s reading progress—or feeling unsure about how to teach phonics at home? You’re not alone. In this episode, I sit down with Melanie Jeffrey, host of the Homeschool Phonics podcast, to uncover practical, faith-friendly strategies to help your child become a confident reader. Melanie shares her journey from traditional education to homeschooling, revealing why phonemic awareness—the ability to hear, blend, and segment sounds—is the foundation every child needs before they can read fluently. We talk about:
-The 44 sounds of English every homeschool mom should know.
-How to spot early signs of dyslexia and what it really means
-Engaging, playful activities that motivate even reluctant readers.
-Affordable tools like whiteboards and magnetic letters that make phonics fun.
-Why celebrating small victories is key to long-term literacy success.
Whether you’re a brand-new homeschool mom or looking to strengthen your teaching toolkit, this conversation will leave you encouraged, equipped, and ready to unlock your child’s reading potential. ✨ Your homeschool can be the place where your child learns to love reading—this episode shows you how.
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