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In this episode, I sit down with Melanie Jeffrey, the voice behind the Phonics Rules for Kids podcast. Melanie shares her journey from classroom teacher to phonics coach, explaining how she built a structured, sequential phonics-based curriculum to teach young children (and even struggling readers) to decode, blend, and read confidently.
We cover:
The core phonics rules every parent and educator should know
How to model phonemic awareness and blending at home
Common roadblocks in early reading — and how to overcome them
Proven intervention techniques for children who struggle with reading
Why structured literacy is essential — even in a homeschool setting
Melanie’s best tips for building a daily reading routine that actually works
If you’re a homeschool mom, teacher, or parent who’s ever felt overwhelmed by phonics curriculum or unsure where to start, this conversation delivers clarity, actionable strategies, and encouragement. Join us to discover how simple phonics skills, when modeled and practiced correctly, can turn your child into a confident and fluent reader.
Connect with Melanie
Podcast Phonics Rules for Kids
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ToCIOUooqU9fXd9Q3dZG9
Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com
Email: [email protected]
FREEBIE: 7-STEP HOMESCHOOL KINDERGARTEN PHONICS GUIDE! https://phonics-rules-for-kids-2.kit.com/251782068d
📬 Mentioned in this episode:
Come join a Community of moms just like you!
Find me over at the blog
bringingjoytothesedays.com
GET YOUR FREE SIMPLE HABIT TRACKER
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By Haydee Wenholz-Homeschool Mentor for Christian momsIn this episode, I sit down with Melanie Jeffrey, the voice behind the Phonics Rules for Kids podcast. Melanie shares her journey from classroom teacher to phonics coach, explaining how she built a structured, sequential phonics-based curriculum to teach young children (and even struggling readers) to decode, blend, and read confidently.
We cover:
The core phonics rules every parent and educator should know
How to model phonemic awareness and blending at home
Common roadblocks in early reading — and how to overcome them
Proven intervention techniques for children who struggle with reading
Why structured literacy is essential — even in a homeschool setting
Melanie’s best tips for building a daily reading routine that actually works
If you’re a homeschool mom, teacher, or parent who’s ever felt overwhelmed by phonics curriculum or unsure where to start, this conversation delivers clarity, actionable strategies, and encouragement. Join us to discover how simple phonics skills, when modeled and practiced correctly, can turn your child into a confident and fluent reader.
Connect with Melanie
Podcast Phonics Rules for Kids
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ToCIOUooqU9fXd9Q3dZG9
Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com
Email: [email protected]
FREEBIE: 7-STEP HOMESCHOOL KINDERGARTEN PHONICS GUIDE! https://phonics-rules-for-kids-2.kit.com/251782068d
📬 Mentioned in this episode:
Come join a Community of moms just like you!
Find me over at the blog
bringingjoytothesedays.com
GET YOUR FREE SIMPLE HABIT TRACKER
Email me: [email protected]