Know Exactly What to Teach—And When—to Grow a Confident Reader
Grab this free printable bundle with everything homeschool parents need to get started with reading the right way—from pre-reading milestones to grade-level goals for K–1.
✅ A Pre-Reading Skills Checklist to help you know when your child is ready to begin learning to read.
✅ A K–1 Standards Checklist that breaks down what to focus on in reading, writing, and comprehension—without overwhelm.
Created by a certified teacher and reading specialist, this free guide is the first step to confident, effective reading instruction at home—without guesswork or gaps.
Simple. Clear. Confident.
Home Reading.
At Simple Homeschool Support, my mission is to equip
K–1 homeschool families with expert tools, gentle guidance, and research-backed strategies that make early reading feel doable—not daunting. I help parents teach with confidence by breaking down foundational literacy skills into clear, manageable steps, so young readers can thrive at home with joy and purpose. Whether you're building pre-reading skills or supporting a brand-new reader, I'm here to simplify the process and celebrate every small win along the way.
"The magic of early reading doesn’t come from fancy programs—it comes from connection, consistency, and a parent who believes they can do this. (And you can.)"
Shannon Kirk
Founder & Head of Simple Homeschool Solutions
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Find simple, effective resources designed by a certified teacher to support your K-1 homeschool journey. From reading tools to learning activities, everything is made with parents in mind.
Coaching Session or Reading Assessment
Whether you're setting up your
K-1 reading routine or wondering how your child is doing, you're not alone! Get one-on-one support from a certified teacher—book a personal coaching session or schedule a reading assessment to get expert insight and a custom plan.
The Simple Homeschool Support Community
You don’t have to homeschool alone! Inside our K-1 parent community, you’ll find planning help, creative ideas, coaching from a certified teacher, helpful trainings, and monthly ready-to-use printables—all in one friendly, affordable space. Come learn, share, and grow together!
Testimonials
What people say
Shannon's approach to reading and literary is super kids-friendly and well-designed with sound pedagogy. She feeds into individual enthusiasm on topics and build reading skills from there. For example, my son loved super hero and she lead him to write a super hero story, then visit the story word by word. This approach worked very well. I can see she genuinely enjoys teaching kids. Definitely recommend to any early reader.
Zac's Mom
Parent
I was a bit hesitant at first as my daughter takes quite a while to warm up to people and gets especially tongue-tied around new faces. However from the very first class Shannon made Z feel at ease and got her engaged in learning. I could hear them chatting and reading within the first 10 minutes. Shannon also very quickly assessed my daughter’s reading level and introduced appropriate reading material and activities to her. Shannon is always super patient and energetic with my daughter and Z is making notable progress in reading as well as in writing with her.
Zoha's Mom
Parent
Shannon is amazing. She has taken the time to evaluate my daughter and help her advance her reading skills.
Camilla's Mom
Parent
Shannon was wonderful with my son, and she helped me come up with a plan to improve his reading. My son thoroughly enjoyed his reading assessment and wants to do another one again soon!
Gracen's Mom
Parent
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