Ready to Teach Your Child to Read?

I help moms teach their kids to read using phonics, without tears, overwhelm or reading battles at home!

Teaching your child to read might seem hard.

But, it doesn't have to be.

It's time to know exactly where to start and kick self-doubt to the curb, so you can stop wondering if you're even doing this right and raise a strong, confident reader!

No more printing random alphabet worksheets and buying yet another curriculum (again), hoping reading eventually 'clicks'.

Step 1
Listen to the Phonics for Homeschool Moms Podcast

Pop in your earbuds and get simple phonics skills in your back pocket, so you can confidently teach your kiddo to read.

Step 2
Join the Free Community

Tired of going it alone as a homeschool mom to a beginning or struggling reader? Join our free community for reading help and encouragement.

Step 3
Get the Course: Teach Your K-2 Child to Read

Printable K-2 phonics curriculum and phonics skills tutorials: From CVC Words to Confident Reader! A self-paced course where I guide you each step of the way!

Top 2.5% Globally Ranked Homeschool Reading Podcast!

Must-listen podcast for homeschool moms teaching Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade!
Teach your 4-8 year-old to read with confidence!
Get tips for meeting state reading and spelling standards!
Binge-worthy episodes!

Top 3 Podcast Episodes!

Episode 85

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10 Phonics Skills Strong Readers MASTER [What to Teach AFTER the ALPHABET]!

Episode 88

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Letter Sounds to Reading CVC Words: 3 STEPS to Make this GIANT LEAP!

Episode 98

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Reading Curriculum for Kindergarten: The #1 SOUNDS Drill MOMS Should Never Skip!

Hi there.

Meet your phonics guide!

My mission, as a mom and teacher who shares your values, is for your child to become a strong, confident reader!

As a K-3 core literacy teacher, I’ve taught hundreds children to successfully read their first words and sentences!

I’ve helped close gaps for struggling readers in 3rd-5th grade. [Once again, kudos to phonics!]

With a simple phonics routine at home, you can raise a confident reader!

YOU are capable of teaching your child to read!

Melanie

Moms are saying...

Confidence Boosting! Melanie's Phonics Rules for Kids podcast is a fantastic resource for parents teaching their kids to read. Her bite-sized episodes break down phonics concepts in a clear and approachable way.

As the parents of two young homeschoolers, this podcast is going to be so helpful for us! Our eldest son (now age 8) took to reading quite naturally, but for our youngest (now age 4) it hasn't quite come in the same way. We're grateful for Melanie's podcast which gives helpful instruction and insight in bite-sized chunks.