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Our Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum Choices

July 24, 2016 By Julie 6 Comments

Inside you’ll find: Our favorite kindergarten homeschool curriculum for boys with lots of wiggles and sensory needs. I have been dreaming of this day for 20 years. My oldest is about to start kindergarten and I get to be his teacher! As a girl that was homeschooled from K-12th herself, I have always planned to […]

Tactile and Kinetic Letter Formation with Pipe Cleaners

April 10, 2015 By Julie 1 Comment

    Sometimes learning is approached on such a one dimensional level. Teachers speak information and kids are supposed to regurgitate that knowledge on to paper. Problem is, that doesn’t always translate into kids grasping concepts. My boys are just getting started in the world of “formal” education. But I’ve already seen a huge difference in […]

Sensory, Tactile Alphabet Poster

January 28, 2015 By Julie 5 Comments

The more senses involved in learning the better. This new addition to our school room adds a tactile sensory experience to learning the alphabet.   This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Read my full disclosure policy here.  Materials: Textured Foam Craft Sheets Craft Knife or Utility Knife Hot Glue Gun Poster Board Scissors   Instructions:  Draw […]

“Pick ’em Up!” The Proper Pencil Grasp Game

January 9, 2015 By Julie 2 Comments

The new year has brought many new things to our household. One of the major changes has been starting “formal” home preschool. For two years we’ve been doing an extremely laid back tot school that focused on books and fun activities. When we found out my son has SPD, it became obvious that the laissez […]

Push Pin Play for Hand Strengthening

December 29, 2014 By Julie 1 Comment

My little boy needs extra help when it comes to handwriting. Lately we’ve been working on strengthening his fingers and hands so that he’ll have the control and body awareness he needs to control a pencil. This is a quick little activity that hardly takes any set up.   This post contains affiliate links for your […]

Another Simple Tool for Developing a Better Pencil Grasp

December 8, 2014 By Julie 12 Comments

When I think about educating my son at home, the area I am most concerned about is handwriting. I’m not looking for gorgeous cursive or anything like that. You see, my son has sensory processing disorder, which, for him, effects his awareness of his body. Imagine trying to write letters when you can’t really tell […]

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