5 Simple Summer Reading Tips For Kids Struggling To Read
Summer reading can be a wonderful escape from a daily homeschool routine and can spark a bit of independence. Homeschool moms want to nurture a love for literature in their children, including those with dyslexia or other special needs. Unfortunately, for struggling readers, reading independently can be a daunting task. Just picking a book can […]
15 Great Skills Homeschool Moms are ACTUALLY Teaching their Kids
Some homeschool moms spend months or even years planning to homeschool their children. They research homeschool approaches and the laws of their state. They study educational philosophy and organization. They read the descriptions of every curriculum available on the market. They plan and plan. Other homeschool moms know something isn’t right for their children in […]
How to Help Auditory Processing Skills
The brain takes in information in four ways: visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic. Auditory processing impacts many areas of learning, especially language development. Auditory skills also impact phonemic awareness, reading, writing, spelling, following directions, learning time concepts, sensing the passage of time, and more! If you have a child who has difficulty understanding speech and […]
What In The World Is Deschooling And Do Homeschoolers Need To Do It?
For the parents, deschooling is a chance to get set up and explore the homeschool approach that fits the family best. This transition period allows time to research curriculum options, order, and get the home set up to encourage learning.
How to Choose the “Best” Homeschool Math Curriculum
Perhaps the most frequent question I hear from both new and seasoned homeschool moms is “What is the best homeschool math curriculum?” Before I go into how I evaluate math programs, the answer to that is there is never a “perfect” math curriculum because teaching materials are created by humans. Humans aren’t perfect, but each […]
Skills to consider when choosing a math curriculum
I hear that question nearly every day from both new homeschool families and those who are struggling to find a good fit for their unique learner. Then moms who have a child who picks up everything easily reply with the current trendy option for general homeschool curriculum. Many of those moms who are happy with […]
Flexible Homeschool High School Literature List
Two common requests I hear from homeschoolers is for reading lists for older students and what to do for high school literature for kids with dyslexia. If you are using a curriculum, passages from books are provided or a novel is available to purchase separately. Unfortunately, many of the anthologies or stories seem boring to […]
The Unique Challenges and Rewards of Homeschooling Special Needs Kids
Homeschooling special needs students can have its own unique set of rewards and challenges. See how homeschooling these students is different than other approaches and get expert advice from those who have done it successfully. Homeschooling special needs students can be a rewarding yet daunting endeavor. Due to the unique educational, social, and emotional needs […]
8 Ways to Turn Choppy Reading into Fluent Reading
Learning to read is a process that goes far beyond decoding or sounding out CVC words. It goes way beyond systematic phonics or developing sight word vocabulary. A comprehensive reading program involves the following stages: Today I want to talk about how you can move from beginning reading skills to help your child read fluently. […]
Can I Make an IEP for Homeschool Special Needs kids?
So you’ve decided to homeschool your child with special learning needs, but now you are wondering what happens to their IEP or if you can make your own IEP for homeschool. The answer is a bit complicated. First, you need to understand the difference in terminology between an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and an Individual […]