GOAT Homeschooling with Erin and Amanda - GOAT #25: Reading Readiness

GOAT #25: Reading Readiness

06/07/22 • 33 min

Feeling pressure for your child to read by a certain age? It may surprise you to know that most children read by the age of 7. Some aren't even interested before then! Regardless, it is not a reflection of your competency as a homeschooler.

In today's episode, Erin and Amanda talk about reading readiness and draw from their experiences with their different readers to help homeschooling parents to relax about reading and encourage families to approach learning to read as a skill that your child will learn, but on their timetable.
Resources (with affiliate links):
Spelling Power
Barton Method
Orton Gillingham materials
SnapWords
Invitations: Changing as Teachers and Learners K-12 by Regie Routman
Learn How to Read in 100 Easy Lessons by Siegfried Engelmann
The Great Pretender: The Undercover Mission That Changed Our Understanding of Madness by Susannah Cahalan
Five in a Row Volume One by Jane Claire Lambert
Beyond Five in a Row by Becky Jane Lambert

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GOAT #24: Special Education with Regina Clausell

Parents of special education students can sometimes be nervous about homeschooling: circumstances at their local school may force them to withdraw their child or, like with the recent COVID crisis, they may just think it is the best option for their family. Regardless of how these families arrive at homeschooling, it may not be as simple as buying curriculum, opening a book and leading a lesson. These students can have unique needs and require advocacy, whether with the school districts for services or simply in their day-to-day learning.
Today, Erin and Amanda speak with Regina Clausell, an educational consultant and executive coach with a combined 26 years of experience in a variety of roles in K through 12 special education and higher education. Regina details how she equips parents, families, and also educators to truly advocate for special education students and gives practical advice on how to do so!
Recommended resources:
Regina Clausell's website, Living Life With Purpose Coaching and Consulting
Homeschooling Association of California website
Homeschool.com, resources for special needs
HSLDA outlines homeschooling laws in each state
SPED Homeschool
Homeschooling special education students in California
Be sure to subscribe to GOAT Homeschooling with Erin and Amanda wherever you listen to podcasts, and join us in continuing the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, or via email.
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GOAT #26: Journey to Homeschooling with Cristy Stebelton

In today's episode, Amanda speaks with fellow long-hauler Cristy Stebelton about her unusual journey to homeschooling and how her philosophy towards educating her daughter has changed over the years.
They discuss the importance of encouraging your homeschoolers to become their authentic selves and pursue all their interests and passions, while recognizing that we parents can also grow and change in the process of homeschooling. This is a fun conversation between two friends who, while coming from much different experiences, are able to find commonality in their outlook towards home education.
Resources and Links
Learning Ally (formerly Reading Ally), audiobook solutions for schools and homes, (https://learningally.org/)Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7) by J.K. Rowling,
Stickman Odyssey, Book 1: An Epic Doodle by Christopher Ford
Stickman Odyssey, Book 2: The Wrath of Zozimos by Christopher Ford
Kirk Cameron Presents: The Homeschool Awakening (movie)
Be sure to subscribe to GOAT Homeschooling with Erin and Amanda wherever you listen to podcasts, and join us in continuing the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, or via email.
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