The holiday season can be one of the most difficult times of the year for families of children with differences. Travel, different routines, extended family and your child with unique needs are not always a good mix. This is our story. Another mom asked me last week if I have any memories of tough times…
There will be times where life throws a few curve balls your way as you homeschool. These are my best tips for preparing for the unexpected in your homeschool as well as an overview of what this looks like in real time, in my own life. The best laid plans…am I right? After almost an…
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…
I am surprised at how much a strength based homeschool has impacted my children’s overall growth and development. Here’s why it matters. Before I was a homeschooling mom, I was in corporate training and development. I actually went to school to be a special education teacher, but quickly learned that the traditional classroom environment was…
Practicing figurative language can be a challenge for some learners. Teaching it in a way that is accessible for everyday life requires a bit of creativity and a lot of patience! These clear allusion sentence examples can help you get started. Any English language study will necessarily include figurative language. The use of allusion creates…
Narrative writing is a creative and educational way for young children to tell a story or share an experience. Teaching kindergarteners narrative writing is all about focusing more on the structure of storytelling than the writing itself. in a structured form. These teaching tips and narrative writing prompts will help you create an engaging learning…
Homeschooling as a single parent isn’t easy, but it is absolutely possible. In this post, learn practical tips and encouragement for navigating life as a single parent, and read one mom’s story. Believe it or not, I was a single mom when I first made the decision to homeschool my children. Then, I became a…
Looking for ways to get a teen talking without the eye rolls? This list of “Would You Rather” questions is an easy way to break the ice and get your teenager actively engaged. Helping Our Kids Engage In Family Conversation I will be honest and admit that I created this list out of my own…
Homeschoolers often talk about having a “lifestyle of learning” but what does it really mean? Every week this year, I am sharing an in-depth look our weekly lesson plans, as well as a recap of our prior week, in an effort to show you what it really looks like. This is Week 13 in a…
This is what no one told me before we started homeschooling – and I wish they would’ve said something! This is the contrast between being a working mom vs. a stay at home homeschool mom. Being a working mom, outside our home, was difficult. Like, really, really difficult. Working outside the home in an executive…
Using free online games for speech therapy can be a fun and effective way to help children develop their speech and language skills. This curated list of free online speech therapy games and resources support speech and language development and create an environment of fun! My Child Resists Speech Therapy I hear it all of…
This K-3 homeschool math curriculum integrates math and science using a multisensory approach. With online and hands-on options for all learning styles, it’s an excellent choice for the early elementary years. When I think back on the early years in our homeschool journey, one subject that is an absolute blur for me now is math….
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