Episode Details

Early Signs of Reading Struggles in Kids & What Parents Can Do

Season 3 Episode 7 Published 3 months ago

Reading doesn’t begin with letters. It begins with language.

In this episode, I’m walking you through:

• The early signs of reading struggles in toddlers and young children

• Why letter practice alone often doesn’t work • What phonological awareness actually is (in simple parent terms)

• How to strengthen pre-reading skills through play

• What to do if your child forgets letter sounds daily

• The difference between memorizing and mastering reading skills

Many parents think:

“If I just read more books, it’ll click.”

“If we practice flashcards more consistently, they’ll remember.”

“Maybe my child just isn’t a strong reader.”

But often, the real issue isn’t intelligence or effort. It’s foundation.

When we strengthen phonological awareness — rhyming, syllables, sound awareness, vocabulary — letters start to stick naturally.

This episode will help you:

✔ Feel confident spotting early reading challenges

✔ Understand what skills come before reading

✔ Support your child in simple, play-based ways

✔ Build confidence without worksheets or overwhelm

You are not behind. Your child is not behind. You’re building the foundation.

K3 Homeschool Foundations Resources:

The Literacy Clarity Plan- Work one on one with me to create a detailed literacy plan made for YOUR child