Interest-led learning is something that has been an incredible asset in our homeschool. Having said that, it doesn’t mean that it is without its own set of issues and flaws. Here is an overview of what I see as the pros and cons of interest-led learning, including a recap of how they played out in…
These 20 examples of algebra in everyday life are a perfect answer to your teen’s question, “Why do I need to learn algebra if I am not going to have a career that requires it?” I understand the question. As a person who has never been very good at math, and who spent far too…
My son went in for a neuropsychological evaluation last week. It was his third and my fifth. Before I share the details of how it went, I want to address what it was like in the beginning, when we were first considering the possibility of a diagnosis and the need for an evaluation. Ten years…
As we kick off a new year, I am happy to continue to share our day to day lessons and records of learning. For 2023, I am changing it up a bit to also show you a full week of learning from our elementary years. Homeschool Records Of Learning Since 2014, I have essentially kept…
What is normal for homeschoolers? Turns out, normal looks a lot like not normal at all! I remembering asking another mom the same question I get all the time. “Is this normal?” Is it normal to not know what to do half the time? It is normal to give up sometimes on the school work…
This compilation of sixth-eighth grade spelling words is a summary of the top words a child in middle school should know. In addition to the word list, I have also listed practice spelling activities suitable for tweens and teens. 100 Top Words For Spelling Practice: 6th-8th Grade accept ancient audience beliefs blown calendar caution ceiling…
It can be difficult to measure success in the daily view of our homeschools. So how do we get a picture of what’s working and not working for our children’s education? For years, I have struggled with feeling a lack of progress in my son’s education. I have reminded myself of all the things… Every…
Hands-On Learning for older kids is hard to come by. But why? Many middle and high schoolers still learn best with multi-sensory activities. Older kids need hands-on learning too! I first noticed it when my oldest entered the middle school years. All of sudden, activities designed for multi-sensory learning were increasingly hard to find. The resources…
When creating vocabulary goals for speech therapy, it can be tempting to create a checklist and begin practice drills. The very best approach however, exposes learners to vocabulary practice in everyday life, and gives them strategies for communicating in real life scenarios. Evidence Based Strategies To Strengthen Vocabulary Skills Research shows that a child’s vocabulary…
If your child is struggling to learn to read or has dyslexia, PRIDE Reading Program is an excellent curriculum option. It uses hands-on learning and Orton-Gillingham instruction to sequentially teach reading in a way that is effective and engaging for all learners, with or without learning difficulties. When I first learned about my son’s learning…
Every single book and expert tells us that a steady routine is essential for our children’s well-being. So why are consistent homeschool routines so hard? Mom confession time. I let my son watch YouTube all day long one day this week. I dozed on the couch with the aggravating sounds of gamers in the background….
Are you taking a nontraditional approach in your homeschool? How do you know if it’s working? What Is Nontraditional Homeschooling? The truth is, homeschooling in and of itself, is a nontraditional approach. That being said, there are some of us that take this homeschool experiment a bit further down the path of “different” than others….
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