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Understanding Dyslexia
How Kids With Dyslexia Learn Differently
If you've been around this website for any length of time you've probably heard me refer to dyslexia as a learning difference rather than a learning disability. Kids with dyslexia are not disabled, they learn differently. Research on the causes of dyslexia published...
Should you have your child tested for dyslexia?
In today's podcast episode, I share four reasons to consider testing your homeschooled kids for dyslexia and ADHD. There are important differences between testing a child who is in public school and testing a child who is homeschooled.
How to Have Your Child Tested for Dyslexia
In today's podcast episode we're talking about the different types of dyslexia assessments, what tests are performed, how to get an official diagnosis, and how to find testers with expertise in dyslexia.
By The Subject
Dyslexia: Mastering Math
Is your dyslexic child struggling with math? Here are some tips to help you teach math to your students with dyslexia . Although the term 'dyslexia' refers to difficulty with reading and language (dis = poor or inadequate and lexia = words or language), it effects...
Homeschooling With Dyslexia: How We Teach Math
Wondering how to teach math to your child with dyslexia in your homeschool? Use multi-sensory techniques and help your dyslexic child learn math. I'm sharing exactly how we teach math in our homeschool. Thank you for joining me for day 2 of a 5-day series on...
Trouble With Math? Understanding Dyscalculia
I get a lot of emails from concerned parents whose kids with dyslexia are also struggling with math. There are a variety of reasons a child with dyslexia will have trouble with math, sometimes known as dyscalculia. It is super helpful to understand more about...
By The Grade
High School ADHD and Dyslexia Homeschool Curriculum
This year, I am homeschooling a 9th grader with ADHD and dyslexia. Here are our curriculum choices for high school. We’ve gone from homeschooling a houseful of struggling learners while juggling toddlers and babies, to homeschooling just two kids this year. This year...
Summer Learning for Kids with Dyslexia
What kind of summer learning should you do with your kids with dyslexia? If you prefer to listen to this post, click the player below: Summer is just around the corner and many of us are considering what, if any, academic learning to do over the next few months. It's...
Kids Homeschool Assessment
You know the old saying "Ain't Mom happy, ain't no one happy"? In my 30 years of parenting, I have come to understand that "Ain't the kids happy, ain't no one happy" is also true. Do this quick Kids Homeschool Assessment to find out how your kids really feel about...
Teaching Tips
10 Fun Reading Activities for Kids with Dyslexia That Don’t Feel Like School
If your child has dyslexia and resists reading, you’re not alone. Many parents of kids with learning differences struggle to find reading activities that don’t lead to tears or tantrums. The truth is: reading can be fun — especially when it doesn’t feel like...
How to Find Books at the Right Reading Level for Your Child With Dyslexia
Finding books at the right reading level for a child with dyslexia can be a game-changer in their reading journey. Books that are too difficult can lead to frustration, while books that are too easy may not provide the necessary challenge to build skills. So how can...
Benefits of an Amazon Kindle for Kids with Dyslexia
Many parents of children with dyslexia find that audiobooks and highlighted text while reading can significantly improve comprehension, fluency, and confidence. Amazon Kindle devices and apps provide several ways to synchronize ebooks and audiobooks for a...
Encouragement
Change your mindset, change your homeschool
If you've been around this website for any length of time you know I am a huge proponent of homeschooling our kids who learn differently. There are so many benefits for them! However, homeschooling kids with dyslexia is not always easy. Parents put a lot of pressure...
Why I’m Thankful for My Kids’ Dyslexia
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I've been thinking about things I'm thankful for and realized that I am indeed thankful for my kids' dyslexia. Despite the hardships early on in our family's dyslexia journey, there have been a lot of valuable lessons...
A Common Problem With Homeschooling Dyslexic Kids
I was meeting with a local homeschool mama recently. We've been meeting periodically to talk about her dyslexic son's learning and the best ways to individualize his education to meet his needs. The truth is, individualizing a child's learning environment to meet...
Resources & Reviews
The Best Learning Apps for Dyslexia & ADHD
Summer brings sunshine, freedom from routine—and, often, battles over screen time. For families homeschooling children with ADHD or dyslexia, managing screen time wisely is essential. Screens can be a tool for learning and connection, or a source of distraction and...
Family-friendly Graphic Novels for Kids and Teens With Dyslexia
Graphic novels are a great way to encourage reluctant readers to actually enjoy reading. Here’s a list of popular, family-friendly graphic novels that are excellent choices for kids and teens with dyslexia, arranged by age range. Many of these books can also be found...
Free Printable! A Summer Reading Program for Kids with Dyslexia
Summer can be a wonderful time to rest and recharge—but for many families homeschooling kids with dyslexia, it can also bring the dreaded “summer slide.” That’s why I created this free, dyslexia-friendly summer reading kit—to help you encourage reading over the break...
Life Skills
The Best Learning Apps for Dyslexia & ADHD
Summer brings sunshine, freedom from routine—and, often, battles over screen time. For families homeschooling children with ADHD or dyslexia, managing screen time wisely is essential. Screens can be a tool for learning and connection, or a source of distraction and...
Family-friendly Graphic Novels for Kids and Teens With Dyslexia
Graphic novels are a great way to encourage reluctant readers to actually enjoy reading. Here’s a list of popular, family-friendly graphic novels that are excellent choices for kids and teens with dyslexia, arranged by age range. Many of these books can also be found...
Free Printable! A Summer Reading Program for Kids with Dyslexia
Summer can be a wonderful time to rest and recharge—but for many families homeschooling kids with dyslexia, it can also bring the dreaded “summer slide.” That’s why I created this free, dyslexia-friendly summer reading kit—to help you encourage reading over the break...