26| Struggling With Phonics? Simple Reading Strategies for Busy Christian Homeschool Moms: Interview with Melanie Jeffrey

In this episode, I sit down with Melanie Jeffrey, the voice behind the Phonics Rules for Kids podcast. Melanie shares her journey from classroom teacher to phonics coach, explaining how she built a structured, sequential phonics-based curriculum to teach young children (and even struggling readers) to decode, blend, and read confidently. We cover: The core phonics rules every parent and educator should know How to model phonemic awareness and blending at home Common roadblocks in early reading — and how to overcome them Proven intervention techniques for children who struggle with reading Why structured literacy is essential — even in a homeschool setting Melanie’s best tips for building a daily reading routine that actually works If you’re a homeschool mom, teacher, or parent who’s ever felt overwhelmed by phonics curriculum or unsure where to start, this conversation delivers clarity, actionable strategies, and encouragement. Join us to discover how simple phonics skills, when modeled and practiced correctly, can turn your child into a confident and fluent reader. Connect with Melanie Podcast Phonics Rules for Kids  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ToCIOUooqU9fXd9Q3dZG9 Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Email: [email protected]  FREEBIE: 7-STEP HOMESCHOOL KINDERGARTEN PHONICS GUIDE! https://phonics-rules-for-kids-2.kit.com/251782068d   📬 Mentioned in this episode: → Sign up for the weekly encouragement newsletter 💬 If you want to go deeper or talk through your homeschool in a personal way, stay tuned — I'm opening up one-on-one coaching calls soon! Come join a Community of moms just like you! Find me over at the blog  bringingjoytothesedays.com GET YOUR FREE SIMPLE HABIT TRACKER Email me: [email protected]