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...
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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...
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,...
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...
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...
Over and over again we are hearing about high school graduates who are leaving school with poor writing skills. Learn how to homeschool high school composition in an easier way! The more I homeschool, the more confidence I have in my abilities to teach my kids at...
The goal of this post is to point you in the right direction to find reading curriculum for teaching reading to kids with dyslexia that really work. Over my 20 years of homeschooling kids with dyslexia, I've tried and failed with many reading curricula. Â There was...
One of the main reasons why many parents choose to homeschool their dyslexic kids is because the methods used at school just weren't working. This post will walk you through how to find a good homeschool curriculum for your dyslexic kids. We all tend to go with what...
Are you looking for dyslexia resources for your family? We have the ultimate guide! Check out this extensive list of resources for dyslexic families. According to the NIH, 17% of our nation's children have trouble learning to read. Â More than 2.9 million school-age...
I don't know why the end-of-year conferences with my kids' educational therapist makes me so nervous.  It is a strange thing really. Parenting a child with dyslexia can feel like a huge responsibility. My kids' improvement in reading, writing and spelling, or lack...
Over the years, I have received a lot of feedback from parents that are concerned about taking on the responsibility of homeschooling their dyslexic kids. Is it worth it? I am sharing what to expect when homeschooling with dyslexia. Over the years, I have received a...
If you have an older child who is struggling to read, you may be looking for help. An older struggling reader has the same problems as younger readers and needs to learn and master the same skills. Reading Horizons may help! Homeschooling a house full of kids, most of...
If you are teaching a child to read, All About Reading provides an inexpensive, research-based program that is easy to use and highly effective. It may be a perfect fit for your dyslexic child. I am passionate about encouraging parents of dyslexic learners not only...
Understanding your child's learning style will help you teach them the way that they learn. Some of the different learning styles are auditory, visual or kinesthetic pathway. Let's take a look at the different ways your child may learn. What is a Learning Style?...
Understanding how dyslexic students learn and teaching with corresponding methods will make a big impact on learning. We're just about midway through the school year. Â All of the fun of planning and purchasing of curriculum (why is that so fun?) has passed and...
All dyslexics can learn to read, write and spell. Here is how we teach language arts to our dyslexic kids. Thank you for joining me for this 5-day series on homeschooling with dyslexia. Through the course of this week, we will be covering how our family teaches...
Are you wondering how to teach science to your dyslexic student? I am sharing how we teach Science to our homeschooled kids with dyslexia. Practical tips that can help you teach science for any grade in your homeschool. Thank you for joining us for day 3 of a 5-day...
Are you wondering how to teach history? I am sharing how we teach our dyslexic kid's history. Learn tips and methods that can help you teach history in your homeschool. Thanks for joining me for day 4 of the 5-day series on Homeschooling With Dyslexia by the...
Do you struggle with fine arts in your homeschool? Here are some ways to teach fine arts in your homeschool! Â This post contains affiliate links Welcome to the last day of our 5-day series on homeschooling With Dyslexia by the Subject. Â I recommend reading the entire...
Have you ever wondered what your dyslexic child may be dealing with? Take a Dyslexia Simulation and experience what it is like to be dyslexic. This post has been updated to include working links and a few additional resources! Kids and adults with dyslexia are...
Summer reading is a great opportunity for kids to dive into great books. However, kids who struggle with reading will oftentimes avoid reading because it is so difficult. Here are some tips to help struggling readers enjoy summer reading. My elementary aged kids are...
Our dyslexic learners can be frustrated in their educational environment. This is why it is so important to work on motivating the dyslexic student. Here are some ways to do that.  Understanding the daily frustrations experienced by the dyslexic learner in...
The key to inspiring the dyslexic student to push through the difficulties they experience with reading, writing, and life in general, is to help them find that vision for themselves. How can you do that? Let's find out! When my oldest daughter was 8 years...