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

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. Phonological Awareness ResourcesFREE Phonological Awareness MatK3 Homeschool Foundations Resources: Science of Reading Simplified Ecourse5 Foundations of Reading EcourseSkill-Based Literacy Curriculum Get the first 2 letter lessons for FREEGet the first 5 Reading Lessons for FREEYour Guide to Teach High-Frequency Words Get the first 10 lessons to teach high-frequency words for FREEThe Literacy Clarity Plan- Work one on one with me to create a detailed literacy plan made for YOUR child FREE Literacy for Littles EbookTuttle Twins Books Learning with Kelsey Boxes & Resources