Teaching Reading Through Play

Teaching Reading Through Play is divided into 180 short lessons, covering a 36-week school year. Each weekly topic features five short activities specially designed to teach reading through play. Doing one activity daily, five days each week, is recommended because short, repetitive exposure of a concept over time is usually more beneficial to young learners than longer lessons less frequently. Also included is weekly information designed to give parents insight into the science of teaching reading and answer some common questions.

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 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!

If you ever have a question about the course, please feel free to email me (you’ll find my email address on page five of the first lesson).

Happy Reading!