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Reading Doesn't Have to Be a Battle, Mama

Published 13 days ago • 1 min read

Speaking Life Into Motherhood EP 74

Reading Doesn't Have to Be a Battle, Mama

Hi friend,

If reading time at your house has ever ended in tears (yours or theirs), this episode is for you.

I sat down with Melanie Jeffrey — former K-3 classroom teacher and host of Phonics for Homeschool Moms — to talk about what's actually developmentally appropriate when it comes to reading, why phonics beats the sight-word approach so many of us grew up with, and simple, playful ways to build reading skills without a workbook fight. We also dig into what to do if your child seems "behind," and how to know if it's time to look closer at something like dyslexia.

EP 74: Is My Child Behind in Reading? Why Phonics Fixes What Sight Words Broke
"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it."
Proverbs 22:6

A prayer for you:

Lord, thank You that You have already equipped me to be my child's first and best teacher. When I feel behind, overwhelmed, or unsure if I'm doing this right, remind me that You go before us and that there is no "wrong pace" in Your timing. Give me patience for the hard lessons and joy in the small wins. Help me trust that You have called our family to this path for a reason. In Jesus' name, amen.

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Elyse Scheeler

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