Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
What should you do if your child is behind in reading while homeschooling?
In this video, I share practical steps that help struggling readers build confidence, strengthen phonics skills, and make steady progress at home.
Many homeschool parents reach a point where they realize their child is falling behind in reading. This can feel overwhelming and discouraging, but it does not mean your child cannot learn to read.
In this video, I walk you through what actually helps:
• Why children fall behind in reading
• How to slow down and reduce pressure
• The importance of strong phonics instruction
• How to support working memory and processing speed
• Ways to build confidence in struggling readers
This video is especially helpful for families homeschooling children with:
ADHD
dyslexia
learning differences
processing challenges
or general reading delays
If you are homeschooling a struggling learner, you are not alone. With the right approach, your child can grow in confidence and reading ability.
Subscribe for more practical help with homeschooling special needs and struggling learners.
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0:00 Introduction
1:00 Slow Down
1:40 Repetition
2:20 Games / Manipulatives
3:05 Presentation of the Material
4:30 Focus of Phonics
5:59 Remove the Pressure
7:55 Safe Learning Environment
8:25 Celebrate the Small Things
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What should you do if your child is behind in reading while homeschooling?
In this video, I share practical steps that help struggling readers build confidence, strengthen phonics skills, and make steady progress at home.
Many homeschool parents reach a point where they realize their child is falling behind in reading. This can feel overwhelming and discouraging, but it does not mean your child cannot learn to read.
In this video, I walk you through what actually helps:
• Why children fall behind in reading
• How to slow down and reduce pressure
• The importance of strong phonics instruction
• How to support working memory and processing speed
• Ways to build confidence in struggling readers
This video is especially helpful for families homeschooling children with:
ADHD
dyslexia
learning differences
processing challenges
or general reading delays
If you are homeschooling a struggling learner, you are not alone. With the right approach, your child can grow in confidence and reading ability.
Subscribe for more practical help with homeschooling special needs and struggling learners.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction
1:00 Slow Down
1:40 Repetition
2:20 Games / Manipulatives
3:05 Presentation of the Material
4:30 Focus of Phonics
5:59 Remove the Pressure
7:55 Safe Learning Environment
8:25 Celebrate the Small Things
#homeschoolreading #strugglingreaders #homeschoolhelp
________________________________________________________________________________
💙💛💙💛Are you homeschooling a child with a unique ability? 💙💛💙💛
Download my FREE "Roadmap to Homeschooling a Child with Special Needs" workbook here: leilani-melendez.kit.com/9342b8160e
________________________________________________________________________________
💚My FAVORITE Curriculum 💚
IEW: iew.com/?ref=LEILANIMELENDEZ
Generations: generations.idevaffiliate.com/79.html
No Consumed Ministry: https://store.notconsumed.com?aff=442
Homeschool Spanish Academy: https://www.spanish.academy/schedule-free-class/?utm_source=affiliate_marketing&utm_campaign=leilani
_________________________________________________________________
💕I would love to keep in Touch!! 💕
❤ Website ❤
leilanimelendez.com
Learn More About Leilani and How She Can Speak At Your Next Event: leilanimelendez.com/speaking
💛💙Get 3 FREE Chapters from My New Book!! 💛💙
FREEDOM TO LEARN: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/292114/sites/77436184879432754/4jGKGF
♥ SUBSCRIBE TO CHANNEL ♥
youtube.com/c/livingwitheve?sub_confirmation=1
♥ FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA ♥
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leilanimelendez.com/category/all-products
♥ BUSINESS, COLLABORATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS ♥ leilani@leilanimelendez.com
♥ FLORIDA HOMESCHOOL PORTFOLIOS, CONSULTATIONS OR TESTING ♥
Register for an Appointment Online: leilanimelendez.com/book-online
Please email me at: Leilanimelendez5@gmail.com
**FTC DISCLAIMER: **This post may contain affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. If I partner with a company I will always disclose it here. This video is NOT sponsored**
***This video is for adults, not kids.
