Most people are familiar with famous sculptures such as Michelangelo’s ‘David’ or Rodin’s ‘Thinker’. But have you ever heard of micro-sculpture? These tiny creations can actually fit in the eye of a needle! Willard Wigan is the micro sculptor whose talent makes literally microscopic works of art possible. These sculptures are so small that viewers […]
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Dyslexia Success Story: Princess Victoria of Sweden
Life isn’t always a fairy tale for real-life princesses. Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, knows this truth all too well. Victoria Ingrid Alice Desiree was born July 14, 1977, and is the daughter of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. She is the heir to the Swedish throne and has spent her entire life […]
Dyslexia Success Story: Erin Brockovich
Erin Brockovich may be best known as the legal assistant responsible for the largest direct-action lawsuit in history, but did you know she is also dyslexic? Early struggles Growing up in Kansas, she struggled in school and recalls feeling overwhelmed by learning even as early as the second grade. Like many others with learning struggles, […]
How to Successfully Deschool Your Child With Dyslexia
If you are just beginning to homeschool a dyslexic child who has been in a public or private school for some time, you may be interested in knowing how to successfully deschool your child. What do I mean by ‘deschool’? Deschooling is stepping away from academics for a period of time in order to decompress […]
Preparing Your Student With Dyslexia for College Success
If college is on the horizon for your dyslexic student, you may be concerned about whether or not they are prepared to handle the rigors of a traditional college course of study. Over the next 10 weekdays I will be writing about many of these questions and concerns. This series will elaborate on the skills […]
Choosing the Best Homeschool Language Arts Curriculum for Kids With Dyslexia
Of all the different curriculum choices you will make for your kids with dyslexia, choosing the best language arts curricula is probably the most important. The reason for this is simply that there are methods that work with dyslexia and those that don’t. Grab a snack (or reheat your coffee!) and get comfy. This post […]
A Day in the Life of Our Homeschool With Dyslexia
One thing I’ve always loved to read is homeschool day-in-the-life posts. There’s just something fascinating about seeing how other families teach their kids at home. I’ve been writing my own day-in-the-life posts since 2012. I just went back and read some of them and am so glad I documented those busy days. Although my life […]
Best Deals on Dyslexia-Friendly Homeschool Curriculum
Finding the best dyslexia-friendly homeschool curriculum is an ever changing process. Kids change, needs change, subjects change, finances change. Fortunately, finding the best deals on dyslexia-friendly homeschool curriculum is easy if you know where to shop. This is a sponsored post on behalf of Homeschool Buyers Co-op. I was compensated for my time to […]
Planning and Organizing For Homeschool Success
Taking time each quarter to plan for and organize your homeschool will help you have the most successful homeschool possible. After more than 20 years of teaching my kids at home, I’ve finally got to a place where I can set goals, make priorities, and avoid many of the pitfalls of poor planning organization. Having […]
How and When to Hire a Dyslexia Tutor
Teaching reading to a dyslexic learner takes time, dedication and hard work. There is no quick fix and if anyone tells you that there is, they are probably trying to sell you something that you don’t need. It was once believed that a child may outgrow his or her reading struggles. Research has now […]
How Dyslexia Affects Math Skills
Imagine my joy at discovering that my kids were a part of the 20-60% of kids with dyslexia who also have dyscalculia! Now alongside teaching struggling readers, I’m teaching kids who struggle with math as well. Sigh… If you prefer to listen to this post, click on the player below. The longer I […]
How I’m Teaching my Child With Dyslexia and Dysgraphia to Write
To listen to this post, click the player below. There are an abundance of theories about how to teach writing. There is also a ton of research about effective methods of teaching writing. But somehow, when the rubber hits the road, teaching a child with dyslexia and dysgraphia to write can get a bit, pardon […]
Do Dyslexia Worksheets Really Work?
As the non-dyslexic mother of 7 dyslexic kids (and wife to one dyslexic husband), it has taken me some time to come to terms with the idea of worksheets and dyslexia. It probably doesn’t help that I am a producer-type who practically drools over checklists of any kind. I love order, neatness and well, worksheets. […]
8 Things You Need to Know After a Dyslexia Diagnosis
I’ve been homeschooling and parenting kids with dyslexia for a long time – over 20 years! I still clearly remember how it felt to finally receive a dyslexia diagnosis after years of struggles and frustration teaching our oldest to read. Eight kids later (7 of whom are dyslexic), I am confidently teaching my kids with […]
Our Experience With Classical Conversations Challenge A With Dyslexia
Can a 7th grader with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD succeed in Classical Conversations Challenge A program? We are wrapping up our first semester of Challenge A. The rumors are true. The Classical Conversations Challenge program is, well, challenging. However, it is the highest quality education I have seen in my 20+ years of homeschooling and well […]
