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Finding a high school level science program can be difficult, especially if your child has learning differences. This online homeschool science curriculum has built-in accommodations that make it accessible and engaging for children who struggle with more formal programs. My youngest son is headed into ninth grade this year. He is extremely interested in science,…
Are you looking for a different approach to reading and language arts in your homeschool? This online homeschool language arts curriculum is perfect for struggling readers. While there are plenty of reading programs available for homeschoolers today, most are devoted specifically to rote memorization and practice. (Think flashcards and sentences with sight words.) For most…
Learning a foreign language can be challenging for many kids, especially those who need a more multisensory approach to learning. This homeschool Spanish online course uses a unique, state of the art approach to create multi-sensory learning, all from the comfort of your own computer! Because my youngest son is headed into high school this…
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…
For years, I have struggled with finding the best homeschool planner. Some would work beautifully for a time, and then things would escalate with my son’s health. Or, I would start to freak out that my son was still struggling to read, and the planner would feel useless. For years, I tried and failed to…
“Why is writing such a difficult subject in our homeschool?” I have been asked this over and over again, especially this year. Writing is not working for a lot of kids right now. Here’s how you can help. Broken pencils. Big tears. Avoidance. Outright defiance. Total breakdowns. These are just some of the words parents…
If the past year has taught me anything as a homeschool mom, it’s that current events are an essential part of how I help my boys learn. Not only are they naturally concerned about and interested in the world around them, I also value our practice of critical thinking around world events. The first time…
There is one thing I know for sure to be true about us, as homeschooling moms. Well, maybe two things. The first is that we are really, really hard on ourselves (like brutal). The second? We are usually doing a better job than we think. Some of this may just be parenthood in general. There’s…
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…
A few months ago, my son began occupational therapy (again) for difficulties he experiences in writing. We walked into the waiting room and saw a sweet, but very loud toddler awaiting her appointment. There were actual colorful clowns painted on the walls. All of the chairs in the room came up to my son’s knees….
Late last school year, my oldest son told me that his goal was to get into a four year college. If you know anything about our educational journey, you will understand when I say that I was shocked. I never imagined this would be his path. Once the shock wore off, we began making a…
When we started homeschooling a decade ago, I thought that homeschooling high school would be out of the question. I truly believed that it would put my boys at a disadvantage. Turns out, I was wrong. Last week, my son received his first acceptance letter to one of the four year colleges he applied to….
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