132: Yes, You CAN Teach Your Child to Read (even if you're not a teacher!)
Teaching your child to read can feel like a VERY intimidating undertaking, especially if you have no background in education.
So in this episode, I sit down with K-3 literacy teacher, Melanie Jeffrey, to talk about what really matters when it comes to reading instruction and why YOU are absolutely the woman for the job!
We discuss:
- Why phonics is a proven, reliable method for teaching kids to read.
- Simple ways to work reading practice into everyday moments, without it feeling like "another lesson".
- What to do when reading just isn’t “clicking” (spoiler: it isn't panicking! 😂).
- The real age when children are ready to learn to read, and why comparing your child's timeline to others causes unnecessary worry.
If you've got a child approaching reading age, or you're already teaching your child to read and want more confidence in what you're doing, this is the perfect conversation for you to hear!
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CONNECT WITH MELANIE JEFFREY:
Phonics Rules for Kids: Website | Instagram | Facebook Group
Parent Course: TEACH YOUR K-2 CHILD TO READ: From CVC Words to Confident Reader!
Podcast: Phonics for Homeschool Moms Podcast
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WAYS TO CONNECT WITH ELAN:
