Seasonal mood changes in children are a real concern for many families. After years of trial and error, we are heading into a season that us typically quite difficult for him. Here is what has helped in the past and what are planning for this year. It took me years to put the pieces together. …
It is possible to complete occupational therapy, speech therapy, social skills therapy and CBT at home with your children. Here is everything you need to get started. My son was hiding under the chair in the doctor’s office, softly rocking and hitting his head. One minute prior, he had been sitting in the same chair,…
Social emotional learning is critical for educational success and has a lifelong impact in relationships and overall stability. The good news is, this online option for elementary school aged kids makes social emotional learning accessible and fun. What Is Social Emotional Learning? It is quite the buzzword in education today, but what is the actual…
Teaching life skills in a school setting looks very different than the way we teach them at home. This doesn’t mean they somehow matter less. Here is an overview of how I teach basic life skills as a part of our homeschool days. A friend asked me last week why I don’t share the basic…
Finding a secular homeschool science curriculum is not always easy. This is a list of the very best homeschool science curricula taking a secular approach to learning. When I first started homeschooling, I was surprised to see how little options I could find for science. Almost everything that was recommended to me, or that I…
Creating appropriate IEP goals and objectives for children with ADHD can provide support and resources for their unique needs. This list of examples will help you get started as you create meaningful and measurable goals for a child with ADHD. Should A Child With ADHD Have An IEP? Because I went to school to be…
It took a long time for me to find a math curriculum that really works for my son. With CTCMath however, math has become the easiest part of our homeschool day. Here’s everything you need to determine if CTCMath is the best curriculum for your homeschool too. I used to worry about math all the…
Creating your own learning plan may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. This is a step by step look at how to create an individualized plan for learning in your homeschool. Individualized Learning Plans Back when I was in college studying to be a special education teacher, I remember thinking to myself, “Every…
This high school literature study examines nine previously or currently banned books and encourages the learner to consider the impact of restricting access to them. Why Banned Books? It’s because of Mr. Vezzolini. I’ll explain, but the truth is, there are a actually two answers to this question. The first is that anything banned is…
This step by step guide has everything you need for appropriate and successful speech therapy goals. It includes sample goals for expressive and receptive language, articulation, fluency, and more. Speech Therapy: Getting Started Before a goal is created, it is essential to determine what specific area of communication is in need of support. A speech…
Trekking Through History is a fun and educational game. It’s a great way to learn history in your homeschool. My oldest is a history major and just went back to college last week. One of things we talked about over the summer break was how to help my youngest son develop a better understanding of…
Balancing ongoing doctors appointments and therapies when homeschooling your child can be difficult. These lesson planning tips for homeschooling and outside therapies eliminate the guilt and help you prioritize what is most important for your child. When my child’s doctor first recommended speech therapy and occupational therapy several times a week, I was relieved. Finally,…
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