Episode 472: Why Some Kids Struggle to Read

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges of struggling readers in a homeschooling context and addresses common misconceptions and emotional traps for parents.

Note: we are moving to an every other week podcast cadence Many families come to homeschooling because reading is not going the way they expected. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to have a struggling reader in a homeschool context and why reading difficulties feel so personal for parents. We explore common misconceptions, emotional traps, and how homeschooling changes what is possible for kids who need more time or a different approach. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/ Blossom and Root - https://www.blossomandroot.com/ Right Start Math - https://rightstartmath.com/ Math Mammoth - https://www.mathmammoth.com/ All About Reading - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/ Lexile Reader Levels - https://hub.lexile.com/find-a-book/…

People in this episode

Hosts: Arial Buza, Matthew Buza

Topics covered

• reading difficulties
• homeschooling
• parenting
• education
• struggling readers
• emotional challenges

Keywords

• homeschooling
• reading
• struggling readers
• education
• parenting
• emotional challenges
• curriculum

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Build Your Library, Blossom and Root, Right Start Math, Math Mammoth, All About Reading, Lexile

Books & works: Scarborough Reading Rope Part 1, Scarborough Reading Rope Part 2

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