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Nov. 1, 2021
Homeschooling Gifted Students: 9 Tips for Curriculum and Teaching
Rosie, age 9, loves reading in creative, outdoor places! “[Rosie] is a gifted learner and thrives on the challenging and also inviting Sonlight curriculum choices. Yesterday she wanted to schedule time to finish every single lesson in her 3rd grade … Continue reading
Aug. 18, 2021
Trading an IEP for Homeschool Curriculum
When my family made the choice to homeschool our daughter, it was no small decision. Today almost 7, she had been in public school since age 3, getting needed therapies through a lengthy Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Trading an IEP … Continue reading
Tagged Homeschooling, special needs
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Aug. 5, 2020
Can Parents Who Have ADHD Homeschool Their Children?
When I visit homeschool blogs, I see parents who have it all together. Some have great tips for how to fill out a planner. Those parents have confidence that once the planner is filled, it’s going to be fairly accurate … Continue reading
Tagged ADHD, Homeschooling
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Jul. 15, 2020
Can I Homeschool My Child Who Has ADHD?
Children with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) present a special challenge to new homeschooling parents. The differences between a child with ADHD and a child without lead to very different learning styles which require unique teaching techniques. However, homeschooling comes … Continue reading
Sep. 30, 2019
How a Literature-Rich Homeschool Works for a Child with Dyslexia
"Sonlight has given Eli a love for books despite his dyslexia. Reading aloud is the highlight of our day. Audio books are a must in our house. I could never read aloud as many books as he devours. Thank you, … Continue reading
Sep. 23, 2019
How to Homeschool the Auditory Learner
Are you homeschooling a child who struggles with reading comprehension? Perhaps they struggle with or show the signs of a visual processing disorder such as dyslexia. They might wear glasses or have trouble seeing. Perhaps they just don’t like reading … Continue reading
Tagged auditory, Homeschooling
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Sep. 13, 2019
How to Homeschool the Visual-Linguistic and Visual-Spatial Learner
Do you have a child who struggles with listening and understanding while you read aloud? Would they prefer to read the material themselves instead? Do they need to write down what they are thinking in order to remember it best? … Continue reading
