Welcome to Our Teaching Reading Through Play Homeschool Language Arts Course

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Teaching Reading Through Play

Course Overview

Welcome to Teaching Reading Through Play. As a certified teacher with a master’s degree in elementary reading and literacy, I understand the dynamics of reading.

As a homeschooling mom to seven, I also know it’s very possible to teach your children to read without fancy supplies or an expensive curriculum. You can teach reading through play. This course will help you along the way.

Designed for early learners who already know the names and sounds for all 26 letters, this course will build on those existing literacy skills. Through intentional play and activities, you’ll gently guide your little learner into reading.

As a beginning reading course, we’ll focus mainly on short vowel sounds this year. Toward the end of the year, long vowel sounds will be introduced.

Structure

Divided into 180 short lessons, this course will last for a 36-week school year. It’ll cover 36 essential reading topics, one for each week.

Each topic features five short activities specially designed to teach reading through play. I recommend doing one activity each day, five days each week. That’s because short, repetitive exposure of a concept over time is usually more beneficial to young learners than longer lessons less frequently.

Each week, you’ll find some key information just for parents before you dive into the daily activities. This information will give you insight into the science of teaching reading and answer some of your “why” questions.

Parent Involvement

The early years are essential for building a solid foundation for learning. That means instructor involvement is necessary. However, I understand how limited time can be. That’s why you’ll find short lessons and easy-to-set-up activities.

Materials

Don’t worry; you won’t need anything fancy for this course. I’ve designed lessons around typical household items, books that are readily available at most libraries, and common toys.

Each week has a materials list and instructions for preparing for the week. That way you’re ready to read each day!

Happy Reading!

More About Our Teaching Reading Through Play Homeschool Language Arts Course

Welcome to the Teaching Reading Through Play homeschool language arts course. As a certified teacher with a master’s degree in elementary reading and literacy, Lisa Tanner understands the dynamics of reading.

As a homeschooling mom to seven, she also knows it’s very possible to teach children to read without fancy supplies or expensive curriculum. This Teaching Reading Through Play homeschool language arts course guides homeschool parents through the process.

Designed for early learners who already know the names and sounds for all 26 letters, these homeschool language arts lessons build on those existing literacy skills. Through intentional play and activities, little learners are gently guided into reading.

As a beginning reading course, Teaching Reading Through Play focuses mainly on short vowel sounds. Toward the end of the homeschool language arts course, long vowel sounds are introduced.

Structure

Divided into 180 short lessons, this course covers a 36-week school year, with essential reading topics introduced weekly.

Each homeschool language arts topic features five short activities specially designed to teach reading through play. Doing one activity each day, five days each week, is the recommended pace. That’s because short, repetitive exposure to a concept over time is usually more beneficial to young learners than longer lessons completed less frequently.

Each week’s lesson includes key information just for parents. This information provides insight into the science of teaching reading and answers some common “why” questions.

Parent Involvement

The early years are essential for building a solid foundation for learning. That means instructor involvement is necessary. Even if the homeschool parent’s time is limited, these short lessons and easy-to-set-up activities are easy to implement.

Materials

Don’t worry; nothing fancy is needed for this course. These homeschool language arts lessons are designed around typical household items, books that are readily available at most libraries, and common toys.

Each week has a materials list and instructions for the week to make preparation easy!

Please feel free to email the lesson designer, Lisa Tanner, with any questions. An email link can be found on page five of the first lesson.

Happy Reading!