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 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
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: 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 + 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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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: 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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