How to Help Your Child Become a Proficient Reader at Home

Are you concerned about the literacy gap in our schools and looking for a better way to support your child's reading journey?

In this episode of the Homeschool Your Kids podcast, host Jae welcomes Shamile Childs, the founder of Reading Pro Virtual Learning and a veteran literacy specialist. Shamile shares her eye-opening transition from the traditional classroom to becoming an advocate for the science of reading. 📚

Throughout this conversation, Shamile discusses the systemic failures within teacher preparation programs and why so many educators are left without the tools they need to teach reading effectively. She breaks down the science of reading, explaining how systematic phonics and decoding can help nearly every child become a proficient reader. You will hear about the alarming data from the nations report card and the personal experiences that led Shamile to homeschool her own son to protect his education and well being.

This episode is packed with insights for any parent or educator who wants to move the needle on student achievement and understand the true mechanics of literacy. 💡

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Shamile Childs is the founder of Reading Pro Virtual Learning and an experienced educator, literacy specialist, and former assistant principal with over a decade of experience supporting student achievement. Throughout her career, she has worked in classrooms and school leadership roles across multiple states, witnessing firsthand the impact that strong early foundations have on long-term academic success.In addition to her professional experience, Shamile has intermittently homeschooled her son during three different periods of his elementary years, giving her a personal understanding of the rewards families experience when guiding learning at home.Driven by a passion for early literacy and whole-child development, she partners with families to build essential skills in reading, writing, math, and critical thinking for young learners. Her work focuses on preparing Pre-K through third-grade students with the foundational tools they need to thrive in school and beyond.As both an educator and parent advocate, she is committed to equipping families with practical strategies that support confident, capable learners.

Chapters0:00 Introduction to Shamile Childs and Reading Pro4:05 The Journey Through Teach for America8:20 Transitioning into Instructional Coaching12:45 What is the Science of Reading17:15 Why 80 Percent of Words Can Be Decoded21:30 The Problem with Teacher Preparation Programs25:50 Understanding the Nations Report Card30:15 Confronting Bias in the Education System34:45 Why Shamile Decided to Homeschool Her Son38:47 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsMake sure to subscribe to the channel for more episodes that empower you on your homeschooling journey. Share your thoughts in the comments below about your experience with literacy instruction in schools. ✨#homeschooling #literacy #scienceofreading #educationreform #readingpro