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Phonics Rules for Kids | BEST Homeschool Kindergarten Reading Curriculum, Teach Child to Read, Online Reading Tutor, Dyslexia

Phonics Rules for Kids | BEST Homeschool Kindergarten Reading Curriculum, Teach Child to Read, Online Reading Tutor, Dyslexia

Melanie Jeffrey Online Reading Tutor and K-3 Phonics Curriculum 97 Episodes Aug 17, 2026

This podcast is designed for homeschool moms who want to teach their children foundational reading skills. It offers simple phonics strategies and practical tips to help parents overcome the overwhelm of curriculum choices. The host, Melanie Jeffrey, is an online reading tutor and creator of a K-3 phonics curriculum. Each episode aims to build confidence in teaching reading at home.

Episodes

105. The Homeschool Curriculum I Wish I'd Had From Day One!
105. The Homeschool Curriculum I Wish I'd Had From Day One! Aug 17, 2026 792 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 offl
104. Reading Not ‘Clicking’? 5 Phonics HACKS for Homeschoolers!
104. Reading Not ‘Clicking’? 5 Phonics HACKS for Homeschoolers! Aug 10, 2026 976 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
103. 3 Reasons You Need a Phonics Curriculum: WHY ‘Winging It' Doesn't Work!
103. 3 Reasons You Need a Phonics Curriculum: WHY ‘Winging It' Doesn't Work! Aug 3, 2026 1043 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.
102. Elyse Scheeler: Speech and Language Coach for Homeschool MOMS!
102. Elyse Scheeler: Speech and Language Coach for Homeschool MOMS! Jul 27, 2026 1118 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
101. Decodable Stories: 5 FUN Ways to Read in Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade!
101. Decodable Stories: 5 FUN Ways to Read in Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade! Jul 20, 2026 919 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 ou
100. Choosing the BEST Reading Curriculum? Learn from My Classroom Mistakes!
100. Choosing the BEST Reading Curriculum? Learn from My Classroom Mistakes! Jul 13, 2026 798 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 co
99. Spelling Words for Beginners? 3 CVC Word SECRETS for MOMS!
99. Spelling Words for Beginners? 3 CVC Word SECRETS for MOMS! Jul 6, 2026 568 💌 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-fo
98. Reading Curriculum for Kindergarten: The #1 SOUNDS Drill MOMS Should Never Skip!
98. Reading Curriculum for Kindergarten: The #1 SOUNDS Drill MOMS Should Never Skip! Jun 29, 2026 771 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 Wo
97. Child Freezes or Refuses When Asked to Write? HOW to Bridge the Writing GAP!
97. Child Freezes or Refuses When Asked to Write? HOW to Bridge the Writing GAP! Jun 22, 2026 968 Why does your child freeze or refuse when asked to write a simple sentence? Writing is a more complex skill than decoding for kids. Reading is passive (decoding). Writing is active (encoding).  When you break apart a writing task into smaller chunks, your child can feel successful as a writer! 🧡 JOIN our FB Community for Moms Teaching Beginning & Struggling Readers PRINTABLE KINDERGARTEN PHONI
96. Teaching Phonics at Home for the FIRST Time? START Here, MOM!
96. Teaching Phonics at Home for the FIRST Time? START Here, MOM! Jun 15, 2026 842 Are you teaching a beginning reader at home for the first time? Wondering where to start? Does my child need to know all her alphabet letters and sounds? How do I teach her to read? She keeps sounding out every word instead of just reading it! If this sounds familiar, you're in the right place!   Get 3 FREE Sample Phonics Lessons with 30 Minute Training here! 🧡 JOIN our FB Community for Moms Teach
95. Homeschool Minnesota: Dayle Annand Teaches Her 3 Kids to Read!
95. Homeschool Minnesota: Dayle Annand Teaches Her 3 Kids to Read! Jun 8, 2026 1086 Wondering what it would be like to teach 3 kids to read overseas, without a complete curriculum or YouTube at your fingertips? What if homeschooling was initially your husband's idea, not yours? When do you know it's time to involve a phonics coach and reading tutor for your child? Meet homeschool mom Dayle Annand, and host of the Homeschool Minnesota podcast!   Get 3 FREE Sample Phonics Lessons w
94. Homeschool Organization: Curriculum Clutter Stalling Your Momentum?
94. Homeschool Organization: Curriculum Clutter Stalling Your Momentum? Jun 1, 2026 869 Struggling with homeschool curriculum paper clutter? 5 Hacks for homeschool moms to ditch the paper clutter once and for all! Does each phonics worksheet have a home? A binder? Folder? The fridge? STOP printing random alphabet worksheets! Get a 3-hole paper punch that's easy for your child to use. No cutting, stapling or folding of decodable texts or gameboards. Print and play!   Get 3 FREE Sample

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