Homeschool Together Podcast

Note: we are moving to an every other week podcast cadence

Once you understand why reading struggles happen, the next question is how to homeschool through them without burning out kids or parents. In this episode, we focus on what daily life looks like when reading is hard and how families make decisions around time, pacing, and progress. We talk about structuring reading lessons, protecting confidence, and knowing when to push, pause, or pivot. This episode is about sustainable practices that support long-term reading growth.

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Show Notes

Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/

Blossom and Root - https://www.blossomandroot.com/

All About Reading - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/

Lexile Reader Levels - https://hub.lexile.com/find-a-book/

Explode the Code - https://www.epslearning.com/products/explode-the-code-2nd-edition

Why Some Kids Struggle to Read - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/472

Scarborough Reading Rope Part 1 - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/468

Scarborough Reading Rope Part 2 - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/469

Stardew Valley Wiki - https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Stardew_Valley_Wiki

FaceyTalk (Bluey) - youtube.com/watch?v=kx8_wF9HOX8&pp=ygUMYmx1ZXkgdGFibGV0

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Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together

The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/

Email: [email protected]

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/

Scarborough Reading Rope Part 1 - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/468

Scarborough Reading Rope Part 2 - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/469

Connect with us

Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/

Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together

The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/

Email: [email protected]

If you like the idea of homeschool-style support but do not want to buy a full curriculum, this episode is for you. We break down practical, flexible resources families can use alongside traditional school.

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/

Connect with us

Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/

Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together

The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/

Email: [email protected]

Homeschooling does not have to be an all-or-nothing decision. In this episode, we talk about how parents with kids in public or private school can use homeschool methods to support learning at home without replacing school. We explore who this approach is for, when it is most helpful, and how families realistically fit it into already busy schedules.

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/

Homeschool Burnout - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/89

Connect with us

Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/

Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together

The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/

Email: [email protected]

Now that we understand the strands of skilled reading, how do we actually teach them? In part two of our series on the Scarborough Reading Rope, we shift to practical strategies you can use at home to build decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. With examples for different ages and tools for supporting struggling readers, this episode will help you create a well-rounded reading routine that grows with your child.

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

Teaching Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TeachingChannel/videos

Edutopia - https://www.edutopia.org/

The Scarborough Reading Rope - https://www.lexialearning.com/blog/what-is-scarboroughs-reading-rope

Science of Reading - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_of_reading

Science of Reading Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/science-of-reading-the-podcast/id1483513974

Bananagrams - https://amzn.to/46a4WtW

Junior Scrabble - https://amzn.to/3NEPJuH

Most Common Words in English - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Most_common_words_in_English

The Reading Brain - https://youtu.be/dWWCmuAEBB4?si=yq5p8LE5sfJhxxJv

Reading Assessments - https://www.readingrockets.org/topics/assessment-and-evaluation/articles/early-reading-assessment-guiding-tool-instruction

Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/

Right Start Math - https://rightstartmath.com/

Math Mammoth - https://www.mathmammoth.com/

All About Reading - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/

Explode the Code - https://www.epslearning.com/products/explode-the-code-2nd-edition

Logic of English - https://logicofenglish.com/

Types of Graphic Organizers - https://www.graduateprogram.org/blog/effective-graphic-organizers-for-student-learning/

Connect with us

Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/

Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together

The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/

Email: [email protected]