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Sep. 9, 2019
How to Homeschool the Tactile, Movement-Oriented, and Sensory-Seeking Child
In a classroom setting, highly kinesthetic or sensory-seeking children are notoriously difficult to teach because they have a deep-rooted need to perform actions generally considered distracting for the rest of the classroom. Those actions involve moving and touching, and they … Continue reading
Aug. 19, 2019
4 Ways to Coax Your Reluctant Writer Out of Blank Page Paralysis
Discover ways to encourage reluctant writers to put words on the page and fall in love with writing.
Mar. 22, 2019
5 Reasons Not to Advance a Child to a Higher Level
Your child is an advanced reader or otherwise shows being far beyond grade level. Wonderful, right? Because you homeschool, you can zoom that child ahead a grade or two, skipping the grades where your child has already mastered the material! … Continue reading
Tagged advanced, gifted, grade level, Homeschooling
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Feb. 22, 2019
2 Keys for Homeschooling a Delayed or Struggling Reader
One of the greatest benefits of homeschooling is that kids can learn at their own pace. Those who excel in a subject can move ahead at breakneck speed, while those who struggle can slow things down to a manageable pace. … Continue reading
Tagged Homeschooling, pace, reading, struggling reader, Teaching Tips, tips
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Feb. 13, 2019
7 Q&As for Homeschooling the Advanced Reader
Some children are advanced readers who excel at reading. Either they read naturally without a lot of instruction, or they learn it effortlessly after a few lessons and quickly zoom way ahead of grade level. If you have an advanced … Continue reading
Tagged advanced, gifted, Homeschooling, pace, reading, special needs, teaching
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Feb. 11, 2019
6 Helps for the Struggling Writer
I love words—all kinds of words, believing that that words, whether spoken or written, carry power and influence. I have always particularly loved written words. When I was young, I kept a journal to document my life and feelings. When … Continue reading
Jan. 11, 2019
Easing the Special Needs Student Into Homeschool After a Break
Most kids thrive with the more relaxed, open-ended rhythm of the holiday. But transitioning back into the regular school routine can be a challenge for anyone, let alone children with special needs, learning disabilities, or behavioral challenges. Anxious homeschooling moms … Continue reading
