“It is much easier for a homeschool mom to teach a child to read than for any teacher, no matter how much training they have to teach a whole room full of little kids to read at the same time.” ~ Andrew Pudewa Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Andrew Pudewa joins Yvette Hampton to dive into the essentials of teaching Language Arts in our Homeschooling Every Subject Series. Learn effective strategies for teaching reading, understanding developmental readiness, and the importance of phonics. Perfect for every homeschool parent looking to confidently teach their child to read! ✅ Key Topics Covered: 1. Teaching Reading at Home2. Understanding Developmental Readiness3. Benefits of Phonics-Based Methods4. The Role of Audiobooks in Learning5. Reading Comprehension Tips Come back Wednesday and Thursday for the rest of this conversation. Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry? Recommended Resources Institute for Excellence in Writing Free Lessons from IEW Phonetic Zoo IEW Spelling Fix-It Grammar Introduction to Public Speaking First Form Latin from Memoria Press Latin for Children from Classical Academic Press Speech and Debate - NCFCA   Podcast Recommendations: Homeschooling Every Subject Series The Arts of Language Podcast, with Andrew Pudewa More from Andrew Pudewa on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast Alex Newman - Should I Teach Phonics or Sight Words? Thinking Dad Podcast 📚📖 Ready to start homeschooling? 🏠📓 🍿 Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution 🍿 for FREE today and get the 📖 Homeschool Survival Kit 📖 delivered to your inbox immediately! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Are you in need of a fresh vision for your homeschool? Join us for 4 days of Homeschool Encouragement at the Homegrown Generation Family Expo. Use the coupon code PODCAST to save 25% on registration today!  Discussion Questions: What are some key reasons Andrew Pudewa believes homeschooling parents are better equipped to teach their children to read compared to traditional classroom teachers? Andrew Pudewa mentions that some children show readiness to read at different ages. How can parents identify if their child is developmentally ready to start learning how to read? Andrew Pudewa talks about the relationship between auditory input and reading comprehension. How can parents incorporate more auditory-based learning into their homeschooling routine? Why does Andrew Pudewa advocate for a phonics-based approach to teaching reading, and what are some common pitfalls of other reading methods according to him? Discuss the concept of "reading with your ears" as mentioned by Andrew Pudewa. How do audiobooks fit into this concept, and what are their advantages and disadvantages compared to traditional reading? What are some strategies parents can use to ensure their children comprehend what they are reading, besides using worksheets and standardized reading comprehension tests? How does Andrew Pudewa suggest parents deal with children who want to reread the same book repeatedly? What are the benefits and potential drawbacks of this habit? How can movement and physical activity contribute to a child’s ability to listen and comprehend stories being read to them? Discuss specific examples given in the episode. According to Andrew Pudewa, how does spending time with parents and away from screens contribute to a child's language development? What are some practical ways parents can facilitate this? Reflect on the idea that children’s understanding of language may be higher than their ability to articulate it. How should this affect the way parents assess their child’s comprehension and learning progress? Be the most popular mom in your co-op. Get your