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Understanding Dyslexia
From Confusion to Confidence: The 10 Stages of Homeschooling a Child With Dyslexia
As I was working on my new book, No More School: Meeting the Educational Needs of Kids With Dyslexia and Language-Based Learning Difficulties, I realized that there are stages we go through as parents homeschooling a child (or children) with dyslexia. As I share my...
Teaching Kids the Strengths of Dyslexia
It's a great time to be dyslexic! More and more there is a shift taking place to view dyslexia as a learning difference with many unique strengths. Yes, dyslexia comes with struggles; learning to read, write, and spell can be HARD. But, researchers like Brock and...
Best Books on Dyslexia for Parents
Nothing has had a greater impact on the success of my homeschool than learning about dyslexia and how these bright but struggling students learn. Since it's World Book Day in the USA today, I thought I'd share my picks for the best books on dyslexia for parents. We...
By The Subject
Overcoming Writing Obstacles: A Step-by-Step Guide
Do you struggle teaching writing to your kids with dyslexia? Does the writing process seem overwhelming to you? This step-by-step guide to overcoming writing obstacles with kids with dyslexia and dysgraphia will show you how. I was chatting with a homeschool mom...
The Truth About Dyslexia and Spelling
For most people with dyslexia, reading improves steadily over time. Also for many dyslexics, spelling does not. Spelling continues to be a problem for many people with dyslexia throughout their lifetime. That will be the topic of this week's Mailbox Monday: "My...
Choosing a Homeschool Science Curriculum
The way I choose a homeschool Science curriculum is very similar to the way I choose a homeschool History curriculum. Following the guidelines I shared in my previous post, Choosing Homeschool Curriculum: A Grade-by-Grade Guide, I focus on different priorities during...
By The Grade
Homeschooling Kids With Dyslexia: Grades 1 – 3
What to expect, setting goals and the best curriculum choices for homeschooling kids with dyslexia in grades 1 - 3. I am a firm believer in the benefits of homeschooling kids with dyslexia. I should know really. I've been homeschooling kids with dyslexia...
10 Things You Need to Know About Homeschooling High School WIth Dyslexia
I talk to a lot of parents nervous about homeschooling their high school-aged kids with dyslexia. After graduating 5 teens with dyslexia, here are 10 things you need to know! Teens often take off with their learning in high school. More often than not, as kids reach...
Homeschool Kindergarten: Curriculum and Methods
When I first started homeschooling I was absurdly anxious about homeschooling Kindergarten. A lot has changed since then. Nowadays when I have a new Kindergartener to teach, I hardly give it a thought because teaching Kindergarten has become simply a natural...
Teaching Tips
My 4 Top Priorities as I Teach My Kids With Dyslexia
As parents (or teachers) of kids who are bright but struggle we are always on the lookout for the best methods for teaching our kids with dyslexia. Here are the 4 top priorities for me as I homeschool my kids with dyslexia every day. I get emails every week asking me...
Do Colored Overlays Help With Dyslexia?
Have you wondered if colored lenses or overlays could help your child with dyslexia? The quick answer is no. But keep reading to see if colored overlays might still help your struggling reader. Dyslexia and Vision Problems Research on dyslexia has shown that dyslexia...
8 Things I do Each Day With my Dyslexic Reader
These are the daily habits that help my dyslexic reader to be more successful. I have been homeschooling kids with dyslexia for over 20 years!  Where did the time go? I am mainly focused these days on my 9 and 12-year-old sons. One of these guys is moderately...
Encouragement
From Confusion to Confidence: The 10 Stages of Homeschooling a Child With Dyslexia
As I was working on my new book, No More School: Meeting the Educational Needs of Kids With Dyslexia and Language-Based Learning Difficulties, I realized that there are stages we go through as parents homeschooling a child (or children) with dyslexia. As I share my...
Teaching Kids the Strengths of Dyslexia
It's a great time to be dyslexic! More and more there is a shift taking place to view dyslexia as a learning difference with many unique strengths. Yes, dyslexia comes with struggles; learning to read, write, and spell can be HARD. But, researchers like Brock and...
3 Kinds of Dyslexia Support Groups and Why You Need Them
One of the things that helped me along the path of teaching, understanding, and nurturing my kids with dyslexia was finding a dyslexia support group. Â Have you ever felt alone or like no one else understood what you were experiencing? Â I know I have and it is a...
Resources & Reviews
From Confusion to Confidence: The 10 Stages of Homeschooling a Child With Dyslexia
As I was working on my new book, No More School: Meeting the Educational Needs of Kids With Dyslexia and Language-Based Learning Difficulties, I realized that there are stages we go through as parents homeschooling a child (or children) with dyslexia. As I share my...
Our 2020 Homeschool Curriculum Choices: 5th, 7th, 10th & 11th Grades
Today I'm sharing the homeschool curriculum we are using for our high school junior, sophmore, 7th grader, and 5th grader. It took some time for me to hone in on what was the best fit for us this year. Even after homeschooling for 25 years, I still battle between...
Teaching Kids the Strengths of Dyslexia
It's a great time to be dyslexic! More and more there is a shift taking place to view dyslexia as a learning difference with many unique strengths. Yes, dyslexia comes with struggles; learning to read, write, and spell can be HARD. But, researchers like Brock and...
Life Skills
Our 2020 Homeschool Curriculum Choices: 5th, 7th, 10th & 11th Grades
Today I'm sharing the homeschool curriculum we are using for our high school junior, sophmore, 7th grader, and 5th grader. It took some time for me to hone in on what was the best fit for us this year. Even after homeschooling for 25 years, I still battle between...
Using Games to Improve Memory and Learning
Kids who are smart but struggle to learn often have underlying weaknesses in their working memory. Here are some simple games that can be played at home to improve memory. Working memory is the ability to hold pieces of information in your mind (remembering) while...
Best Books on Dyslexia for Parents
Nothing has had a greater impact on the success of my homeschool than learning about dyslexia and how these bright but struggling students learn. Since it's World Book Day in the USA today, I thought I'd share my picks for the best books on dyslexia for parents. We...