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May. 7, 2018
The Easy Change That Made Sonlight Work for My Son with ADHD
My son has always been one of those boys who simply can't sit still. I mean more than average activity; I mean he is constantly moving! Thus, his diagnosis of ADHD wasn't a huge surprise to me. Official label or … Continue reading
Tagged ADHD, Homeschooling, play, special needs, teaching
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Jul. 21, 2017
6 Keys to Homeschooling Children From Traumatic Backgrounds
We adopted my youngest son from our state’s foster care system over two years ago when he was seven and began homeschooling him when he was in third grade. It hasn’t been easy, but it has been rewarding. My son … Continue reading
Tagged adoption, Homeschooling, special needs, trauma
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May. 24, 2017
10 Suggestions to Help a Struggling Learner
Homeschool moms are inundated with stories of student success. Even on the Sonlight blog, we highlight our Sonlight scholarship winners, but don’t tend to highlight the struggling learner. Yet one of the great strengths of homeschooling is how it can … Continue reading
May. 3, 2017
Homeschooling the Struggling Reader
My little sister loves reading. If she has some free time, she'll open a book. Reading is one of her favorite ways to pass the day. Me? Not so much. In fact, I read very few books every year. It's … Continue reading
Mar. 1, 2017
It's Okay More Homeschoolers Are Behind in School
A 2012 study shows that homeschoolers were [at least] twice as likely to report being behind grade level than non-homeschoolers. Statistically, then, as homeschoolers, we're two to three times more likely to be behind than our publicly educated peers. Wait. … Continue reading
