Homeschool Reading

Help with teaching homeschool reading. From preschool reading readiness to high school literature courses, reading is the backbone of your homeschool. There are many reading programs and curricula available for homeschool parents. I would recommend using a program that your child enjoys. The goal of your reading program should be teaching your child to read and then allowing them the opportunity to read to learn.

As a homeschool parent you should read aloud to your child every day. Reading books aloud helps build comprehension skills. A young child's mind isn't preoccupied with decoding words and is therefore able to comprehend stories that are too difficult for them to read on their own. Continue to read aloud as your children get older. There is something calming about hearing someone else read. My husband and I often take turns on read aloud duty so the other can have the pleasure of listening.

Preschool Reading - Activities for pre readers. Instill a love of reading in your young child.

Reading Readiness - How do you know your child is ready to learn to read? Look for these three indicators.

Teaching Beginning Reading - Help if you have a visual learner. They will need some phonics instruction, but probably won't rely on it and that's ok.

Reading Fluency and Comprehension - Tips on building fluency and improving comprehension.

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