Marianne | Homeschooling with Dyslexia

Summer Learning for Kids with Dyslexia

by Marianne | By The Grade, By The Subject, Teaching Tips

Why and how to plan for some easy summer learning for your kids with dyslexia. Summer is just around the corner and many of us are considering what, if any, academic learning to do over the next few months. Kids are always learning but when is it a good idea to plan...

3 Things to Think About When Choosing Homeschool Curriculum

by Marianne | By The Subject

One would think that after 26 years of homeschooling 8 kids, I’d have no problem choosing our homeschool curriculum. Two things: Every kid is different, so every year is different.There are lots of new and amazing curricula available every year. Next year,...

A Day in the Life: Homeschooling With Dyslexia

by Marianne | Teaching Tips

It has been a while since I shared what a day in the life of our homeschool with dyslexia looks like. For years I have shared these kinds of posts to show how we juggled the needs of a houseful of dyslexic kids. Today, our dynamic looks a lot different. Who...

How to Teach Spelling to Kids with Dyslexia

by Marianne | By The Subject

Teaching spelling to kids with dyslexia is similar to teaching reading with a few important differences. I have written a lot about teaching reading to kids with dyslexia but not as much about spelling. I also get a lot of emails from parents concerned about their...

Dyslexia: A Complex Diagnosis

by Marianne | Dyslexia Information

I talk to a lot of parents who are confused by their kids’ learning struggles. It is vital to understand that dyslexia is a complex diagnosis that affects more than reading, writing, and spelling. If you’re new to the world of kids who struggle to learn...