# 146. How Kids Learn to Read and How to Teach It Well

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Podcast: [Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous](https://stenobird.com/podcast/homeschool-success-with-kami-wanous-6589569)
Published: 2026-06-01T07:06:00+00:00
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## Resource

If you've ever sat down to teach reading and wondered if you were doing it right — you're not alone. A lot of homeschool parents are working hard and still feel uncertain about whether their approach is actually building the foundation kids need. In this episode, I talk with Alyssa Althouse, reading specialist and founder of Learn with Alyssa, about how reading actually works — what the brain needs, what gets in the way, and what the most effective strategies really look like. Inside this episode: -How kids' brains actually learn to decode and read -Common mistakes in reading instruction (and how to avoid them) -What stumbling blocks look like before they become big problems -Reading and neurodivergence — what parents should watch for -Evidence-based strategies that work from the start -When to bring in a reading specialist or tutor *Jump start your family’s learning fun and curiosity with the Love of Learning Launch Pad! Know your starting point and next steps in this free quiz! https://pages.thefreedomscholar.org/loloi0 CONNECT WITH ALYSSA: *Get Alyssa’s Reading Support Flowchart! A simple, step-by-step guide designed to help parents and educators identify specific areas of need and connect them to targeted activities that build foundational reading skills. https://www.learnwithalyssa.net/freebie Website: https://www.learnwithalyssa.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learn_with_alyssa CONNECT WITH KAMI: Schedule a free Homeschool Confidence Call with Kami: https://link.thefreedomscholar.com/widget/bookings/fn “Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous” live in Facebook & YouTube every Thursday at 12pm PT & links to Podcast: https://thefreedomscholar.com/podcast Website: https://www.thefreedomscholar.com/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/21…

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