Common Special Needs Homeschool Approaches
New homeschool parents have a variety of educational approaches to choose from, each with differing philosophies, methods, and goals. The same is true for families where a child with special learning needs is included; however, many times their approach automatically falls into the Eclectic homeschool approach simply because kids with special learning needs often require […]
Reading and Phonics Terms for Homeschooling
Many homeschool moms choose to use a systematic phonics program to teach their children to read. Once they get the teachers manual, they encounter a lot of specific terms that may be unfamiliar. Just learning how to use the lessons may be daunting, but understanding the technical phonics terms and the meaning behind them can […]
Ways to Make Your Homeschool FUN in February
For those of you who have followed our blog for awhile, you know that I typically write about how learning happens in homeschools. I guess that’s to be expected since I’m a veteran homeschool mom and a PhD level learning specialist. The things I love are: Jesus, my husband, my kids and grandbaby, my students, […]
Multisensory Activities For Brain-Based Learning
For many kids with special learning needs, textbook reading yields only frustration and complete lack of retention of the information. That’s why unique learners benefit from an approach with an emphasis on multisensory activities.
Time to Regroup Your Homeschool in January
Homeschooling and regrouping in January can be an effective way to reassess and make necessary adjustments to your homeschooling routine. Here are a few suggestions to help you navigate this process: Reflect on the past semester Take some time to evaluate the progress and challenges you and your child faced during the previous months. Celebrate […]
Advent Calendars Make Homeschooling in December Manageable
Advent calendars can be a helpful tool to make homeschooling more manageable in December by providing structure, motivation, and incorporating educational activities.
Powerful Behavior Management Strategies That Actually Work on Difficult Kids
Whether you are a new homeschool mom or have been homeschooling for a few years, all of us face days when our kids don’t want to do school. Those day can pass without much concern. However, some of us are homeschooling at least one child with a special learning need with or without a diagnosis. […]
Dyscalculia: Brain-based Learning and Teaching Strategies for Homeschools
Dyscalculia is a learning disability where students have difficulty comprehending and working with numbers. Kids with dyscalculia have trouble with math concepts, counting, memorizing basic facts, solving word problems, and even estimating quantities. The first sign that homeschool parents often notice is when their child struggles to memorize addition or multiplication facts. Another sign is […]
The Value of Lapbooks and Notebooking in Homeschool
When working with a unique learner, teachers and parents often look at what curriculum and techniques help a student take in information, practice skills, and find success in making everything “stick.” For many years, homeschoolers have talked about learning styles, or preferences, thinking that matching the presentation of information to a child’s learning style would […]
4 Great Tips for When Your Homeschool Curriculum Won’t Work
Homeschool moms read a lot about how to homeschool and various homeschool approaches. They spent hours pouring over the myriad of homeschool curriculum available, trying to find just the right match for their kids and family. When the boxes of new materials arrive, everyone in the family gets excited to unpack all of the learning […]