Helping Unique Learners Build Friendliness Social Skills
As homeschool moms, we often dream of our kids having not just strong academics, but also strong relationships. For children who need social skills training for autism, anxiety disorders, and other special learning needs, making friends doesn’t always come easily. Two of the most tragic experiences I hear every year are about a child being […]
Why Tracing and Copywork Matter for Our Kids with Dyslexia and Learning Differences
As homeschool moms, we want to give our children every tool they need to thrive. But if you’re homeschooling a child with dyslexia or another learning disability, you know how discouraging writing and spelling can feel—for them and for us. Here’s the good news: sometimes the most simple practices make the biggest impact. Tracing and […]
Helping Homeschooled Kids Concentrate and Work Independently
Homeschooling gives our kids freedom to learn in unique ways, but many moms wonder: How can I help my child stay focused and become more independent in their work? The good news is homeschool moms can learn how to increase concentration span and independence in their kids, even those kiddos with ADHD. By combining structure […]
Attention vs. ADHD: Understanding the Difference and Supporting Learning
Homeschool moms often wonder: Is my child struggling to pay attention, or could this be ADHD? While both involve focus and concentration, there’s an important difference between ordinary attention skills and a clinical diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Understanding that difference can help families respond with the right strategies. What Does It Mean to Pay […]
Why Picture Books Are Powerful Tools for Older Students
When most people hear the term picture books, they think of story time with young children, bright colors, and simple text. But picture books are not just for early readers. In fact, they can be powerful learning tools for older students in upper elementary, middle, and even high school. These books offer rich opportunities to […]
How to Start Homeschooling Neurodivergent Learners with Special Needs
Homeschooling can be a wonderful option for neurodivergent children who need more personalized support, flexibility, and understanding. Whether your child has ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, autism, or other learning differences, creating a learning environment tailored to their strengths and challenges can make all the difference – both in your child’s academic success and your sanity! If […]
Navigating the Transition to Adulthood for Homeschoolers with Disabilities
NOTE: This is a guest blog article by Robin Johnson with Disabilityadvice.org. For homeschool families raising children with moderate to severe disabilities, transition planning for homeschooled teens to adulthood presents a unique set of challenges. While many parents of neurotypical learners focus on preparing for college or trade school, families in this space often find […]
10 Fun Father’s Day Activities
Father’s Day is a special time to celebrate all the love, laughs, and life lessons that dads bring to our lives. Whether your dad is outdoorsy, artistic, playful, or a bit of all three, spending quality time together is one of the best gifts you can give. Here are 10 fun Father’s Day activities and […]
Unlocking Reading Success: The Importance of Phonemic Awareness for Dyslexia and Other Reading Disabilities
Phonemic awareness—the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds (phonemes) in spoken words—is one of the most critical foundational skills in learning to read. Most children develop a sense of sounds in words and syntax of sentence structure as they learn to speak. For students with dyslexia and other reading disabilities, lack of phonemic […]
How to Teach the Times 6 Table: Fun & Effective Strategies
Teaching multiplication tables is a critical skill for kids with dyscalculia or other math issues. Even more than addition and subtraction facts, multiplication is key to making connections in math and being able to move forward in fractions, algebra, and geometry. We focus on the 2 through 5 times tables heavily because those facts are […]