Reading fluency is difficult for the dyslexic reader to attain because they are generally spending most of their brain power trying to decode the words on the page. Let's take a look at how we can build fluency in dyslexic readers. Thanking you for joining us here...
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Reading Methods That Work With Dyslexia
The bottom line in knowing how to teach kids with dyslexia to read is that there are methods and approaches that have been proven to work and those that haven't. Welcome back to day 3 of this 5-day series on Teaching Kids With Dyslexia to Read. Â To read the entire...
How Dyslexics Learn: Teaching to the Dyslexic Strengths
Are your teaching methods not working with your dyslexic child? Maybe you need to shake it up! When kids with dyslexia are taught with the right methods, they learn and thrive! This is the second post in a 5-day series, How to Teach Kids With Dyslexia to Read. Â Click...
How to Teach Phonemic Awareness
Research has shown that phonemic awareness is the single strongest indicator of a child’s success at learning to read. But, how do you teach it? I'm showing you step by step! One of the first steps in learning to read is developing a strong awareness of phonemes in...
Could it be Dyslexia? Signs of Dyslexia
If you know little about dyslexia, you may be wondering, how to know if someone is dyslexic or not. There are quite a few signs of dyslexia that are easy to observe. This is the first post in a 5-day series on Teaching Kids With Dyslexia to Read.  Read the entire...
How to Teach Kids With Dyslexia to Read
My goal is to show parents how to teach kids with dyslexia to read. There is a lot to know about teaching kids with dyslexia to read. Let's break it down step by step. If you have been around the Homeschooling With Dyslexia web site for any length of time, you know...
100 Resources for Teaching Kids With Dyslexia
Have a child with dyslexia? We've compiled 100 of the best, evidence-based resources for those who teach students with dyslexia. Â Parent Education for Understanding Dyslexia Dyslexia Books There are many well-written books on the subject of learning differences. Â The...
Why All Reading Curricula Are Not Created Equally
Not all reading programs are the same because not all learners are the same. Here are some reasons that all reading curricula are not created equally. I was always a good reader. Â In fact, I never even knew that there were bright people who had trouble learning to...
5 Things to Ask Yourself When Your Homeschool Curriculum Isn’t Working
After mentoring a homeschool mom who was concerned because her homeschool curriculum isn't working, I came up with the following guidelines for when you get stuck with a curriculum that doesn't seem to be 'working'. The solution may not be what you'd expect! I...
Why Labeling Kids With Dyslexia is Good
Whether or not to 'label' a child diagnosed with dyslexia is a common concern among parents. As the parent of 7 kids with dyslexia and a passionate dyslexia advocate, I strongly believe that labeling kids with dyslexia is a good thing. Why Saying Dyslexia is SO...
Is My Dyslexic Child Stubborn or Struggling?
Sometimes a student with dyslexia will appear stubborn. Being dyslexic is hard. So how do we know when they are struggling or being stubborn? I received this great question from a reader last week about homeschooling her dyslexic son: Its so hard to know when to push...
10 Reasons Why You Should Homeschool Your Kids With Dyslexia
I believe strongly in homeschooling dyslexic kids. Here are my top 10 reasons why I believe in homeschooling kids with dyslexia. After over 25 years of homeschooling my kids with dyslexia and with a site entirely dedicated to helping other parents do the same, it's...
Ask Your Questions About Homeschooling With Dyslexia
I am so excited to be part of the iHomeschool Network's Google Hangout on Homeschooling With Dyslexia. Topics we'll be covering are: 1. If homeschooling really a viable possibility for kids with dyslexia. 2. Exposing the myths about dyslexia. 3. Understanding the...
10 Best Accommodations for Students With Dyslexia That Really Work
In yesterday's post on Understanding Accommodations and Remediation in the Homeschool, we defined accommodations and looked at why they are so important. Â As promised, today we will look at the best accommodations for students with dyslexia in the homeschool as well...
Understanding Accommodation & Remediation for the Student With Dyslexia
Two of the most important concepts any parent or teacher of students with dyslexia should know are: remediation and accommodation. What is Remediation? Remediation refers to the remedy-ing of a student's areas of weakness. Â Some examples of remediation are...
10 Tips for Teaching Kids With ADD and ADHD
Yesterday we looked at some surprising myths and misinformation on ADD and ADHD as well as signs to watch for in your own kids. Â You can read that post, What Every Parent Should Know About ADD & Dyslexia by clicking here. Â Today we're taking a look at tips...
What Parents of Dyslexics Need to Know About ADHD
Most people are unaware of the connection between dyslexia and ADHD. This article will look at what parents need to know about the connection between dyslexia and ADHD. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that almost 50 percent of children...
How and When to Get Tested for Dyslexia
Do you suspect your child has dyslexia? Deciding to have your child tested for dyslexia is a big decision. We are going to take a look at how to test for dyslexia and when to make that decision. If you prefer to listen to this post, click on the player below:...
Tips for Encouraging the Struggling Learner
Through the years of raising struggling learners, I have learned a few things about nurturing the hearts of these wonderful and talented kids. Homeschooling the struggling learner comes with challenges. We want to encourage our kids. Here are some things that you can...
Announcing Our Winners!
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Curriculum Choices for the Dyslexic Preschooler
Research has shown that the two best predictors of reading success are alphabet recognition and phonemic awareness. These are both things the dyslexic preschooler will probably struggle with. So, homeschool curriculum choices is so important! Here are great curriculum...
Homeschool Math Curriculum for Students With Dyslexia
Tips, tricks, curriculum, and other resources for teaching homeschool math to students with dyslexia. Welcome back to our series on how to find the best homeschool curriculum for your students with dyslexia. So far we've covered the ways that dyslexics learn,...
Homeschool Spelling Curriculum for Students With Dyslexia
It often seems that no matter what we do, no matter how well they read and no matter what curriculum or method we use, spelling is an issue. Here is some great homeschool spelling curriculum for students with dyslexia. Welcome back to this 5-day series on Finding...
Teaching Writing to the Dyslexic Student
Dyslexia is known as a reading disability but it also impacts writing ability. Let's look at some ways we can teach writing to the dyslexic student. Before we look at how to find a good writing curriculum for the dyslexic student, we need to identify the areas of...