The longer I homeschool, the more I see the relationship between my sons’ sensory issues and how they learn. This is my very best advice for homeschooling a child with sensory issues. It’s so easy, in the winter months and especially over the holidays, for me to lose sight of the fact that my youngest…
I am sharing my personal weekly lesson plans, as well as a recap of our prior homeschool week, every single week in 2022. This is Week 16. Over the course of the last 16 weeks, one question has come up about my approach to homeschooling, over and over again, from those of you following along…
This comprehensive word list is a compilation of fourth grade spelling words your child should know. More than just spelling tests, these words will help your child read informational text and create an overall adult proficiency. Why This List Of 4th Grade Spelling Words? This master spelling list is designed for fourth graders and is…
Raising a rebellious teenager comes with so many emotions; you’re frustrated, disappointed, and exhausted… but above all, you’re worried. Is their defiance just a phase that requires tough love to whip them into shape? Military school for rebellious teens might ‘scare them straight,’ but what if their reckless behavior is a symptom of more serious…
Over the years, we have increasingly added maps and timelines to our learning. I find it’s a great way to make concepts visible and tangible for my son. Every week this year, I am sharing our weekly lesson plans, as well as a recap of our prior week. This is Week 15 and it’s a…
Homeschool field trips are a great way to make learning fun. They are also my secret weapon for shaking things up when our homeschool is feeling a bit boring. Every week this year, I am sharing our weekly lesson plans, as well as a recap of our prior week. This is Week 14 and we…
When I was in second grade, my teacher had a behavior chart wall to help with classroom management. We all had index cards with our names on them and the wall was divided into three sections – one green, one yellow, one red. Our cards started each day pinned to the green area. As you…
These 5th grade trivia questions and game ideas are perfect for learning and having fun. They also can help you prove that you are indeed smarter than a 5th grader! Trivia Game Questions For 5th Grade The following trivia questions make for a perfect afternoon with your 5th grader! Grade level appropriate, they serve as…
A behind the scenes look at what it’s like, from start to finish, to go through the process of getting a service dog for your child. I include all the pros and cons of getting a service dog for my child with anxiety. My son was hospitalized at age 11 for more than a week….
This first grade spelling list includes not only the standard words for first grade spelling tests, but also many first grade level sight words necessary for reading practice and comprehension. Also included are fun and engaging activities to help your learner practice these words without resistance. First Grade Spelling List: 100 Top Words For First…
She came up to me, our first Sunday there, and said, “If your son needs to be in a more quiet place, he is welcome to hang out with me in the lobby. I have the church’s WiFi pass code and he can use it if he has a device. I know it must be…
It is no secret that technology plays a significant role in our world (and getting more significant everyday). Adding technology education to our homeschool seems obvious and yet most of us have no idea where to start. The Role Of Technology Education In Our Homeschool My oldest is naturally tech savvy. He taught himself the…
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