Music is also often an area of strength for the late reader. I used a lot of music tapes with my kids. Bible verses set to music, math facts set to music, the names of the states, etc. I saw all of these resources a means for keeping that knowledge base growing while waiting for the independent reading skills to kick in. Audiomemory and Wee Sing tapes were two of our favorite resources.
Field Trips are even more critical for the late reader.
Make these most beneficial by dialoguing with your child during the trip. These will promote critical thinking and composing a response. Kids who have developed their abilities to articulate their thoughts later become fluent writers. These are the ones that lead kids to ponder what is going on behind the scenes. Educational videos , finally, have a role to play in our homeschool programs.