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Headsets For Children With Learning Differences: An Overview

The value of using headsets for children with learning differences is significant for many learners. Let’s explore the reasons why they make such an impact and consider examples of headsets that really...

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Homeschooling When Your Life Is Falling Apart

Is it possible to homeschool when your life is falling apart? I began homeschooling when my youngest child was in preschool. 13 years later, he is graduating in just a few weeks. Homeschooling Through...

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What Works In Your Homeschool?

We go into homeschooling with an idea of how it should be. Then life happens. My best advice? Do what works in your homeschool, and let the rest go. Here’s why. This year has been a lot. For example,...

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What Is The Best Way To Help A Struggling Learner?

There is one approach that I believe works best when trying to help a struggling learner. This is it.  After spending all last week offering support for struggling writers, I sat down to help my own...

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Sometimes Summer Break Isn’t A Break At All

I remember summer vacations so well. When I was a child, summer break meant eating way too many Popsicles, not having to get up in the morning, swimming for as long as I wanted, impromptu trips to the...

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Unique Homeschool Portfolios, Record Keeping And Transcripts (Interest-Led)

One of the most challenging aspects of interest led learning is figuring out how to keep track of all of it. Because our children are the ones guiding much of the learning, how do we keep records,...

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How An IEP Can Help You Homeschool Your Unique Learner

An IEP can be a wonderful tool to help you homeschool a unique learner. Here are the benefits we’ve seen from having an IEP as we continue to homeschool. There was a time when I was really struggling...

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Interest-Led Unit Studies For Older Children: A Behind The Scenes Look

At any given point in my time, my boys have one or two overriding interests each, that guide almost everything we do. For my oldest, it’s usually something build oriented. Building aquariums, building...

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Homeschooling High School: What Matters Most May Surprise You

After graduating one homeschooler and beginning ninth grade this year with my second, I can honestly say that homeschooling high school is nothing like I thought it would be. While I worried about...

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Practicing Spelling With An Older Learner

It can be difficult to find ways to practice spelling with an older learner because most programs are designed for young children. This is an in-depth discussion of how I approach spelling with my...

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Homeschool Testing When Your Child Has Learning Differences

I spoke to a mom last week about her state’s homeschooling laws and requirements. I have never been more thankful to live in California.  She was asking for direction in how to best approach the annual...

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When Is It Time To Quit Homeschooling?

When is it time to admit that life circumstances or homeschooling in general isn’t working? When is it time to quit homeschooling? Over the years, I have faced several difficulties that caused me to...

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Homeschool Lesson Planning For An Anxious Child

Nothing can derail a carefully thought out lesson plan faster than a child’s anxiety. This is a behind the scenes look at homeschool lesson planning for an anxious child. When Anxiety Takes Over Your...

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100 Fun And Effective Ways To Practice Sight Words

I put together a comprehensive list of fun and effective ways to practice sight words – because learning to read shouldn’t be boring! It’s about that time. It happens to me every single school year, no...

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Hybrid Homeschooling: Everything You Need To Know

If you are considering hybrid homeschooling, or are curious to learn more, this guide has everything you need to get started. When I first began educating my children at home, I had no idea what hybrid...

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31 Strategies And Tips To Help A Struggling Reader

I realize that it was not any one thing that helped my struggling reader. It was all the things. This is everything I want you to know about homeschooling a struggling reader. My youngest son is...

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Customizable Online Homeschool Resources For All Ages: K-12

Online learning is a staple in our homeschool. But I have struggled to find a fully customizable option that really works for my child’s learning needs and interests, until now. This program has online...

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Homeschooling High School: Curriculum Choices for 2023-2024

As we head into our final year of homeschooling, I find my high school homeschool curriculum choices reflect my experience and sense of peace about the learning process. Homeschooling K-12 This will be...

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An Interactive Homeschool Language Arts Curriculum For K-6

Looking for a homeschool language arts curriculum for your elementary aged learner? This option has accommodations for a variety of learning styles and includes online and textbook options. What To...

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Online Homeschool Math Perfect For Children With Math Anxiety

If your child struggles with math anxiety, this online homeschool math program has everything you need to help ease the stress and increase learning! I have been homeschooling now for 13 years. It’s...

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