Much of teaching reading through phonics is using visual examples of words and letters that make up sounds. Use and create displays for child. Use labels and cards that have name of child’s toy so they can sound out word and match it with their favorite toy(s). Remember in beginning we are attempting to focus on ‘short’ vowel sounds.

In summary, much of learning phonics is repetition so be creative with your teaching tools. Use a theme as much as you can. This is much more effective than haphazardly jumping around using non associated items.

Be enthusiastic and reward small successes as your child works with your phonics activity and begins to learn to read and you’ll develop a skill that will grow rapidly within child.

If two parents are involved are you both in agreement on decision to homeschool. I can’t tell you how important this one is. It’s huge. Homeschooling is going to affect your entire day. All of household chores with now a homeschool schedule are going to change way you and your family move about during day.

Depending upon your current job schedule, think about how homeschooling your child is going to affect your income. With family potentially down to one income, how will this be budgeted out? Crunch numbers folks. It’s very important.

Hopefully these few questions will get you started down path of asking and answering more and more. Have these discussions with rest of your family and make sure that all those affected by your homeschooling decision are on board with plan.

Plan for success and work your plan.