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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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Homeschool Science Kits from MEL Science. Our experience and review of MEL Kids and MEL Chemistry kits: hands-on science and STEM subscriptions boxes for kids.
Education Product Reviews ScienceJune 13, 2021June 13, 2021

Homeschool Science Kits: A Review of MEL Science

Homeschool Science Kits from MEL Science. Our experience and review of MEL Kids and MEL Chemistry: hands-on science and STEM subscriptions boxes for kids.

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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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Homeschool Phonics Curriculum Guide! Plus ten of the top learn-to-read programs compared side-by-side!
Education Homeschooling Language Arts Product ReviewsMay 25, 2021July 27, 2021

Phonics Curriculum: Compare 10 Top Homeschool Programs

A guide to choosing the best phonics curriculum for your family. Plus, a comparison of ten top learn-to-read programs for homeschoolers.

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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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All in One Homeschool Curriculum: Our review of Moving Beyond the Page and recommendations for homeschool families.
Homeschooling Language Arts Product ReviewsMay 20, 2021July 27, 2021

All in One Homeschool Curriculum: Using Moving Beyond the Page

Our experience and recommendations for using Moving Beyond the Page, a rich and thorough all-in-one homeschool curriculum.

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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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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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Creating a homeschool IEP for your child. 5 easy steps to getting what they need down on paper.
Education Homeschool Organization Homeschooling Special NeedsMarch 29, 2021September 9, 2021

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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85+ fine motor activities for toddlers. Guaranteed to keep them busy!!
Arts and Crafts Education Homeschooling Special NeedsMarch 22, 2021July 27, 2021

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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Homeschooling a special needs child? It can be done! Here is a simple guide to getting started on the right foot.
Homeschool Organization Homeschooling Special NeedsMarch 15, 2021September 9, 2021

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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