In this episode of Continuing Education, we dive into one of the biggest milestones in childhood: learning to read. Whether your child is just starting out, is struggling, or you want to make sure you’re using the best strategies, this episode is packed with practical, research-based techniques you can use at home.

You’ll learn how to build foundational readiness skills, introduce phonics and decoding, practice sight words, develop comprehension, and most importantly, create a joyful reading culture in your home.

I also share real-life stories from homeschooling circles, where parents often feel stuck when reading doesn’t “click” on the expected timeline. You’ll hear strategies for motivation, troubleshooting, and when to consider testing or intervention if your child continues to struggle.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a toolkit of reading activities you can start using right away.

📚 References & Resources Mentioned

Orton-Gillingham – Certified multi-sensory reading program, excellent for dyslexic students. Free parent resources: orton-gillingham.com/for-parents

Letter of the Week curriculum – Example: Confessions of a Homeschooler

Heart Word Method – Teaching high-frequency words by decoding regular parts and learning irregular parts “by heart.” More info: Really Great Reading

Sight word resources – Printable games and practice ideas: sightwords.com

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