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May 19, 2025 55 mins

Have you ever wondered if you're doing enough to help your child learn to read?

In this conversation, I sit down with Margaret Craig, an award-winning Reading Recovery teacher and author of The Young Reader. With decades of experience teaching literacy in public and private schools, Margaret shares simple, effective strategies that parents can use to help their children become confident readers.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How to teach reading at home—even if you’re not a teacher
  • The best reading strategies for early learners and struggling readers
  • How to avoid common mistakes parents make when teaching reading
  • Why Reading Recovery techniques can help any child, regardless of age
  • Practical reading tips you can start using today

This episode is packed with actionable insights to support your child's reading development, so be sure to listen through to the end.

Check the show notes for helpful reading resources and to watch the video version of this interview.

https://homeschoolthinktank.com/teaching-reading/

Whether you're homeschooling, supplementing your child's education, or simply want to make reading a joyful experience, this episode is for you.

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