For many students with dyslexia sequencing can be a struggle. For all children, the ability to think and order sequentially is a precursor to learning to read and write. We often only think of the dyslexic student’s difficulty with spelling when we think of their challenge with sequential ordering. In actuality though, it is a […]
Strategies for Dyslexia: Simple Sight Word Exercise
Inside you’ll find: How to help a child with dyslexia at home with a simple sight word reading exercise. Many parents want to know how to teach a dyslexic child to read. This post will begin a new series by my friend Jennifer who is a sensory parent, an adoptive parent, a homeschool parent AND […]
Living Picture Books about Authors and Poets
Picture books are one of my family’s love languages. The words, the illustrations, the stories that live in our hearts. They’re the backbone of our homeschooling. Over the summer, we combined history and science by studying the lives of famous scientists and inventors. These picture books about scientists and inventors inspired hours of creativity and […]
Homeschool Math Curriculum: Right Start Math Review
Inside you’ll find: Our personal Right Start Math review and why we think it’s the best homeschool math program around. If you’re on the lookout for homeschool curriculum for dyslexia or need something that is sensory friendly, you’ll want to read this review! When I think back on my homeschool math curriculum as a […]
How to Make Nature Hikes Irresistible to Kids
Thoreau said it best when he declared, “All good things are wild and free.” Unfortunately, our lives are becoming more and more tame and controlled. As parents, we know the importance of kids (and ourselves) getting out into nature. Exercise, stress relief, vitamin D, imagination, sensory input, better moods and more are all solid reasons […]
Dinosaur Sensory Play (and Science Experiments!)
We moms are busy folks. And that’s why we multi-task! As a homeschooling, special needs mom of three boys, I’m always looking to combine sensory play with learning! Thank you Messy Play Kits for sponsoring this post. You’re doing incredible things! If you find yourself always on the hunt for fun, educational AND sensory-friendly activities, […]
How to Successfully Start the Habit of Family Read-Aloud Times
How do you picture the perfect family read-aloud time? Warm drink and a blazing fire with contented children curled up on the couch? In a beautiful meadow with picnic blankets and quiet kids weaving daisy chains while they listen? Well, I’ve got bad news for you. Those perfect moments are just a figment of your […]
How to Incorporate Seated Movement in the Classroom
Inside you’ll find: Why kids NEED to fidget and wiggle to facilitate learning and how to bring movement into the classroom without unnecessary distraction. I was the good girl. When I was homeschooled, I sat in my seat, kept quiet, and did my worksheets. My brother on the other hand??? My memories of […]
Fun and Simple Homeschool Geography Curriculum and Resources
Inside you’ll find: All the tools you’ll need to put together an awesome homeschool geography curriculum. Your kids rocked their math lesson, read some great books, and loved their science experiment. You’re feeling pretty good about your homeschool day. Then you remember with a stab of guilt, the often overlooked subject of GEOGRAPHY. Groan. If […]
Books about Asian Cultures for Grade Schoolers
Inside you’ll find: Picture books about Asia for grade schoolers. Countries included are China, Japan, Korea and Thailand and even Tibet. Every homeschool semester, I get all giddy as I pick an area of the world that the boys and I will focus our picture book habit on. (It’s an addiction really. I had 96 […]
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