# Early Signs of Reading Struggles in Kids & What Parents Can Do

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Podcast: [Foundations of Learning](https://stenobird.com/podcast/foundations-of-learning-6742795)
Published: 2026-02-17T15:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Reading doesn’t begin with letters. It begins with language. In this episode, I’m walking you through: • The early signs of reading struggles in toddlers and young children • Why letter practice alone often doesn’t work • What phonological awareness actually is (in simple parent terms) • How to strengthen pre-reading skills through play • What to do if your child forgets letter sounds daily • The difference between memorizing and mastering reading skills Many parents think: “If I just read more books, it’ll click.” “If we practice flashcards more consistently, they’ll remember.” “Maybe my child just isn’t a strong reader.” But often, the real issue isn’t intelligence or effort. It’s foundation. When we strengthen phonological awareness — rhyming, syllables, sound awareness, vocabulary — letters start to stick naturally. Phonological Awareness Resources FREE Phonological Awareness Mat K3 Homeschool Foundations Resources: Science of Reading Simplified Ecourse 5 Foundations of Reading Ecourse Skill-Based Literacy Curriculum (start here if you're not sure which level to choose) Level 1: Letters and Sounds (Parent Led) Level 1: The Letter Mysteries (Video Led) Level 2: Beginning Reader Level 3: The Sound and Spelling Guide Get the first 2 letter lessons for FREE Get the first 5 Reading Lessons for FREE Your Guide to Teach High-Frequency Words Get the first 10 lessons to teach high-frequency words for FREE The Literacy Clarity Plan- Work one on one with me to create a detailed literacy plan made for YOUR child FREE Literacy for Littles Ebook

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