# 76. Why Can't My Child Sit Still? PHONICS and MOVEMENT with Homeschool OT, Sarah Collins

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Published: 2026-01-26T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://phonicsrulesforkids.podbean.com/e/76-why-cant-my-child-sit-still-help-from-guest-homeschool-ot-sarah-collins/
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## Resource

Why can't your child sit still for a reading lesson at home? You’re 10 minutes into phonics drills and your child who was focused, right there with you, is now looking up at the ceiling and swinging his legs against the chair. You know as a mom that his ability to learn phonics skills at this particular moment is just not happening! Wondering HOW to get your child to sit still for reading activities at home? Meet Sarah Collins, an occupational therapist who helps homeschool families and their kiddos. Sarah hosts her own podcast, The OT is In, Homeschool OT. Sarah tells us EXACTLY what helps kids focus on learning. Something you NEED to be penciling-in multiple times each day as part of reading at home, especially if you’re a homeschool mom teaching your kiddo to read! Sarah Collins Podcast - HOMESCHOOL OT, THE OT IS IN! 💜 JOIN the FREE Community 📩 Weekly Phonics Note PLUS Can Your Child Read This QUIZ? Get the COMPLETE PRINTABLE KINDERGARTEN PHONICS CURRICULUM: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: Confidently Model Simple Phonics Skills at Home! [INCLUDES PHONICS SKILLS TUTORIALS FOR MOMS BY MELANIE!] Looking for an Online READING TUTOR? Start Reading in Just 7 Phonics Tutoring Sessions! Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Email: melanie@phonicsrulesforkids.com 🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids

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