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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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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6 Helpful Resources for a Child with Anxiety
If you have a child who worries, it’s easy for YOU to worry, too. Will they make friends? Will it hurt them academically? What could all this worrying do to them physically? If you’re like me, you’ve probably spent long hours searching for resources for child anxiety. That’s just what good parents do! We try…
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How to Create a Homeschool IEP- 5 Easy Steps
It’s easy to worry when deciding whether or not to homeschool their child with special needs. If the child has previously been in public school, that worry is usually focused around the child’s individualized education plan, or IEP. “Do I need a homeschool IEP?” you might wonder. IEPs in the public school are a legal…
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Current Events for Kids: The Juice News for 5th Grade & Up
The Juice is a news source that puts media literacy and critical thinking front and center with engaging, balanced current events for kids.
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85+ Fine Motor Activities for Toddlers- Guaranteed to Keep Them Busy!
As the mom of a 2-year-old, I’m constantly on the lookout for new fine motor activities for toddlers. (Bonus points if they can keep my daughter entertained for more than ten minutes.) I’ve been amassing a list on my notepad for months now, and figured it was high time I shared my wisdom with everyone…
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Your Guide to Homeschooling a Special Needs Child
Homeschooling a special needs child is 100% possible. I want to start by getting that out of the way. Your kid with special needs needs all the loving attention, support, and encouragement they can get. Why not get it at home? Today, I’m going to share all the reasons why homeschooling can be sanity-saving for…
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The Basic Types of Special Needs: A Guide to Special Education
I remember the first time we covered different types of special needs in my teacher certification courses. There were so many! Why did they all overlap?! How could I keep them all straight? Maybe you’re similarly overwhelmed. You might be concerned about your child, and wondering whether or not they have a special need. Maybe…
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Learn from Apps- The Best of EdTech
Can kids really learn from apps? Our list of the BEST educational apps for each subject area!
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Working with special needs children
If you wanted to regularly be working with special needs children, you could be a pediatrician, therapist, or even a specialized lawyer. But in our societies, it’s teachers who spend the most time helping these special kiddos. In schools, special education teachers are often the most patient, warm, creative, and predictable people in the building.…
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What is Alternative Education? 4 Options for Your Child
What is alternative education? Answers to your question plus 4 options for your child.
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Understanding the 3 Different Types of Learning Disabilities
There are many different types of learning disabilities out there. There are also a lot of other disorders that aren’t learning disorders but do make learning difficult. How can you tell the difference? A learning disorder is when someone has a hard time learning over a longer-than-normal period of time. To be a true learning…
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Why have a nature classroom?
The nature classroom is not a recent phenomenon. Aside from the obvious health benefits, here’s why you should have one, too!
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Backyard Natural Playground: A Space for Experimentation & Play
Creating a natural backyard playground is an easy, fun, and extremely cost effective project. Find ideas here for creating a space for experimentation and play!
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Help My Child Focus Naturally: 5 Tried and True Strategies for Home
“Are there any ways you know of that I can help my child focus naturally?” This came up in conversations with parents all the time when I was a teacher. Sometimes, it was the first question after a diagnosis of ADHD from parents hoping to avoid a medical treatment route. Other parents had tried some…
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Homeschool Management Success! 5 Tips for a Healthy Mindset
Guys, the Homeschool Resource Room mailbag is just about bursting with questions about homeschool management. “How do I teach all of these children at once??” “How do I get laundry, and dinner, and potty training all done on top of homeschooling?” “Aglksdjklgheislkjsd HELP!” Ok, so that last one might not sound like a question about…
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Independent Work: 5 Strategies for Encouraging Independence at Home
Today, I’d like to share an excerpt from a play I’m writing titled: “Independent Work in the Homeschool.” Sound familiar? I know it’s a scene that’s currently playing out in households across the world, and I’m guessing it’s made an appearance in your own living room recently. Trying to wear all your hats- parent, teacher,…
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PRIDE Reading Program Review: Multi-Sensory Learning
I’m excited to share a review of the PRIDE Reading Program. We tried the Yellow Book Program Kit – Level 1. PRIDE is designed for students who struggle with learning to read but can be used by anyone. It’s also multi-sensory, meaning your child won’t spend the entire lesson in front of a workbook.
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My Child HATES Writing: 2 Tips for Turning it Around
If you’ve got a kid who hates writing, this one’s for you. The two things that helped us turn the corner (finally).
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Accommodations for ADHD: 25+ Tips & Recommendations
Many parents, at some point, realize their child might need learning accommodations for ADHD symptoms in order to learn effectively. Whether they’re homeschooling, distance learning, or going to brick-and-mortar schools, ADHD symptoms can be tricky and require some alternative methods. Of course, no child is alike, even those that share an ADHD diagnosis! As I…
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