At any given point in my time, my boys have one or two overriding interests each, that guide almost everything we do. For my oldest, it’s usually something build oriented. Building aquariums, building computers, building guitars – you get the idea. For my youngest, it’s almost always something related to animals or Harry Potter, or…
My child needs sensory exercise every day. This list of sensory activities for all ages helps me provide the input he needs, easily and without too much thought! It started when my son’s occupational therapist handed me a worksheet describing a “Sensory Diet.” I went home in tears. I remember thinking as I sobbed in the…
I put together a comprehensive list of fun and effective ways to practice sight words – because learning to read shouldn’t be boring! It’s about that time. It happens to me every single school year, no matter what our circumstances. I joke about it with my homeschooling friends. Plan all you want, happy little September…
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…
I have spent years trying to find the best homeschool history program for my boys. This is what I recommend. My absolute favorite subject in school was history. I loved reading about ancient times and imagining what it must have been liked. I used to make my little sister pretend play with me that…
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…
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…
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…
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