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: 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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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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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: 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: 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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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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Free Homeschool Resources for Every Age And Every Subject
100& FREE Homeschool Resources online and near you!
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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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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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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!
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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