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Hillary is a former teacher who went rogue and became a freelance writer. When not offering support and advice to homeschooling families, she tends to her own garden, family, and cat. You can connect with her on her website, homegrownhillary.com.
Flexible thinking activities for kids who get stuck! Ideas to try at school or home.
Special NeedsAugust 27, 2021September 9, 2021

5 Flexible Thinking Activities for Kids Who Get “Stuck”

Does your child struggle with flexible thinking? Kids usually find comfort in routines, but sometimes this gets exaggerated. For some kids, change is a reason to panic. Flexible thinking activities are a great way to help your child overcome these anxieties and struggles. The opposite of flexible thinking is mental rigidity, and is a hallmark…

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Emotional regulation activities for kids at school or at home. Ideas for working on executive functioning skills and expected behaviors.
Special NeedsAugust 21, 2021September 9, 2021

Emotional Regulation Activities for Kids

Looking for emotional regulation activities for kids? Many parents will probably come here looking for the solutions to calm down big emotions. It’s not surprising; meltdowns, periods of sullenness, and bursts of anger can be really hard to handle as a parent. They can be even harder to handle without getting caught up in your…

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Working memory exercises for kids. Build executive function skills with working memory activities and games.
Special NeedsAugust 13, 2021September 9, 2021

Working Memory Exercises: 9 Activities for Executive Functioning Help

Working memory exercises for kids. Build executive function skills with working memory activities and games.

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Teaching a child with executive functioning problems can be challenging. Try some prioritization activities to help improve planning skills.
Special NeedsAugust 6, 2021September 9, 2021

Prioritization Activities: 10 Tips & Games for School and Home

Teaching a child with executive functioning problems can be challenging. Try some prioritization activities to help improve planning skills.

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Kids and teens with ADHD, Autism, and other diagnoses often need time management activities to help them succeed in school and at home.
Special NeedsJuly 30, 2021September 9, 2021

Time Management Activities, Tips, and Games for Executive Functioning

Kids and teens with ADHD, Autism, and other diagnoses often need time management activities to help them succeed in school and at home.

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15 impulse control activities for kids that struggle with executive dysfunction. Make a positive impact at home or in the classroom.
Special NeedsJuly 22, 2021September 9, 2021

Impulse Control Activities for Kids (And What WON’T Work)

Kids with executive dysfunction need extra help building impulse control. 15 impulse control activities for kids at home & in the classroom.

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Best homeschool reading curriculum. Our top 3 picks plus a few honorable mentions. Find the right fit for YOUR family.
Education Homeschooling Language Arts Product ReviewsJuly 14, 2021July 14, 2021

Best Homeschool Reading Curriculum for 2021 (Plus Honorable Mentions)

Here are our top picks for best homeschool reading curriculum this year. PLUS honorable mentions and supplemental programs for homeschool.

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Preschool homeschool supplies: What You Need, What You Don't, and What to Splurge On
Homeschool Organization HomeschoolingJuly 9, 2021September 9, 2021

Preschool homeschool supplies: What You Need, What You Don’t, and What to Splurge On

We’ve put together your ultimate shopping list for all the preschool homeschool supplies you really need, from one mom to another.

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homeschooling vs public school
HomeschoolingJuly 2, 2021July 27, 2021

Homeschooling vs Public School: What’s Best for Your Child?

It’s that time of year again – parents from every walk of life are starting to think about the homeschooling vs public school decision. For some parents, it might be the first time they’ve considered homeschooling for their child. For others, it might have been a rough last year of homeschooling and they’re rethinking their…

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Homeschool: ADHD Schedule - 13 Hacks to keep your day running smoothly. Plus a sample schedule that you can tweak to fit your family's needs.
Homeschool Organization Homeschooling Special NeedsJune 25, 2021September 9, 2021

Homeschool ADHD Schedule: 13 Hacks + A Sample Schedule

Planning a homeschool ADHD schedule isn’t easy. But there are a few tricks to making it fun, manageable, and actually educational.

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There's so many more pre reading activities you can do besides sing the ABC's. Here's how to build phonological awareness & language skills!
Education Language ArtsJune 18, 2021June 3, 2021

Pre Reading Activities: 16 Fun and Easy Ideas for Your Future Wiz Kid

There’s so many more pre reading activities you can do besides sing the ABC’s. Here’s how to build phonological awareness & language skills!

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Find out what your child needs to learn pre reading skills like phonological awareness, vocabulary, short term memory, and more.
Education HomeschoolingJune 11, 2021September 9, 2021

Pre Reading Skills: Build Your Toddler’s or Preschooler’s Future Literacy

Find out what your child needs to learn pre reading skills like phonological awareness, vocabulary, short term memory, and more.

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Doing a homeschool nature study might seem daunting, but it shouldn't be. These 35+ simple tools and activities will get you out the door!
Education Product Reviews ScienceJune 4, 2021July 27, 2021

Homeschool Nature Study: 35 FUN Activities for Kids!

Doing a homeschool nature study might seem daunting, but it shouldn’t be. These 35+ simple tools and activities will get you out the door!

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How to make homeschool fun: 50+ ideas for kids of all ages from preschool to high school!
Homeschool Organization HomeschoolingMay 28, 2021July 27, 2021

How to Make Homeschool Fun: 50+ Ideas for Every Age!

If your kids are burnt out, frustrated, or bored, it’s time to figure out how to make homeschool fun again! 50+ FANTASTIC ideas for parents!

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Pre K Homeschooling: Tips for teaching the littlest learners at home.
Education Homeschool Organization HomeschoolingMay 21, 2021September 9, 2021

Pre K Homeschooling: Teaching the Littlest Learners

Many parents think about pre-k homeschooling when they see the price of traditional preschools in their area. “I could just do that at home! Preschool isn’t that hard.” And then they think a little more about it and start to panic.  Fear not, brave parents. Many, many families have been homeschooling preschool kids for longer…

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14 ways to help a reluctant writer improve! Tips for teaching writing
Education Language ArtsMay 14, 2021September 9, 2021

Teach Writing: 14 Ways to Help a Reluctant Writer!

Are you struggling to teach writing to a reluctant writer? “My kid hates writing! What can I do to help?” “I can’t stand writing! Do I have to do it?”   Back when I was a teacher, I heard both of these comments frequently. In my class of at-risk teenagers, most hated school. Reading was frustrating…

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100& FREE Homeschool Resources online and near you!
Homeschool Organization HomeschoolingMay 3, 2021July 27, 2021

Free Homeschool Resources for Every Age And Every Subject

100& FREE Homeschool Resources online and near you!

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Homeschool burnout: 18 ways to remedy burnout before you throw in the towel!
Homeschool Organization HomeschoolingApril 26, 2021July 27, 2021

Homeschool Burnout: 18 things to try before quitting homeschool!

Homeschool burnout is treatable. Here are some strategies to try when you feel miserable and are dreaming about quitting homeschool.

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Natural Remedies for Anxiety in Children- No Drugs, Pills, or Teas
Special NeedsApril 19, 2021July 27, 2021

Top Ten Natural Remedies to Help Your Child’s Anxiety

Many people claim to have found the perfect natural remedies for anxiety in children. You can find tons of articles claiming CBD, herbal supplements, or essential oils are all magic cures. These claims run the BS spectrum from “huh, actually might work” to “downright snake oil.” Let’s get one thing straight first: I’m not a…

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21 best accommodations for autism. Sensory, behavioral, emotional, executive functioning, language, and learning accommodations for home and school.
Education Homeschooling Special NeedsApril 12, 2021September 9, 2021

Accommodations for Autism: 21 Best Recommendations for Learning

There are a lot, I mean a lot of accommodations for autism, ADHD, anxiety, and more out there. I should know. I used dozens during my time as an alternative education teacher. But not every accommodation will help every child.  Kids with muscular dystrophy don’t need the same accommodations as an autistic, blind, or dyslexic…

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