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...
View ArticleHomeschooling 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...
View ArticleInterest-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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleUnique 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,...
View ArticleSometimes 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...
View ArticleWhat 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...
View ArticleWhat 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,...
View ArticleHomeschooling 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...
View ArticleHeadsets 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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