Q-Tip Painting is an excellent way to practice fine motor skills and develop sensory function. It helps a dysregulated child feel calm, and it’s fun! My youngest son tried to go back to occupational therapy. After one session, I was 100% sure we would not be going back. It’s a long story and one that…
Last week, I shared what I wanted you to know most about what helped my dyslexic son finally learn to read. Today, I am sharing all the details of what worked. My youngest son is dyslexic and has struggled to read for as long as he has been trying. Eight full years of flashcards and…
My youngest has never met a pool or hose that he didn’t like. He’s the first one in, the last one out and usually begging for more. Although we don’t have a pool, we do have a ton of fun each summer with the hose, sprinklers, and other water works. Part of my plan for…
This ultimate guide to hands-on homeschooling activities includes invaluable resources and tons of inspiration. It’s everything you need to get started! It’s been two years since I made the commitment to complete one hands-on activity with my son every week. I used to share them with you here, every Friday, in the hopes that it…
What does a strength based homeschool really look like? Here’s your chance to take a peek! We went to the guitar store last week… Four times. We didn’t buy anything. No, we walked up and down the rows of electric guitars. My son explained to me the difference between the styles, the electronics within and…
Stay sane and have a little fun as you homeschool through the holidays. These are five ways to make it educational and enjoyable! All month long, in an attempt to figure out our 2020 Thanksgiving plans, my boys and I have been watching Thanksgiving cooking videos on YouTube. This will be the very first year…
It’s fall. In Southern California, this means the nights are a bit cooler, the days are a bit shorter, but for the most part, it’s the same as summer. My son is tired of “being sweaty.” He doesn’t want to go outside and do all the things. He wants air conditioning. I, too, want air…
Today, I’m giving you a peek inside our homeschool. This is what interest-led learning really looks like! My children are both wildly different. My oldest is a thirteen year old, self-professed computer geek with a strong interest in physics, non-fiction and occasionally, reptiles. My youngest is ten, energetic and delighted with any fictional account of…
Not all of us have a love for arts and crafts. Here are 5 easy hands-on learning tips for the mom (like me) who just doesn’t do crafts. I have never been a crafty person. I have never in my life put together a scrapbook. I don’t spend hours in the craft store looking at…
I am excited to share this educational reading app with you! It has interest-led, hands-on features that make it ideal for a struggling reader. When my son was younger and struggling to read, our homeschool days often included a ton of stress and anxiety. I am not proud to say it, but it’s true. We…
We have now been using this trick for two years. This is a great idea to help your struggling child stay organized! When my son was younger, we used a visual schedule. We had a pouch up on the wall with various laminated pictures depicting our activities for the day. As he completed the activity,…
Both of my boys have various sensory sensitivities. Today, I’m sharing the most important thing I think you can do to help your child with sensory issues. It’s hard for me to remember what it was like before we realized my sons’ had significant sensory issues. Both struggle with noise, light, taste and smell. Both…
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