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Understanding Dyslexia

How Dyslexia Affects Math Skills

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... The longer I teach my kids with dyslexia, the...

By The Subject

How to Teach Spelling to Kids with Dyslexia

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...

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...

By The Grade

Homeschool Curriculum Choices for High School

Homeschool Curriculum Choices for High School

The goal of this post is to help you find the best homeschool curriculum for the unique learning needs of the high school student with dyslexia.  If you feel like you blinked and your babies are in high school, you're not alone! It is common to feel nervous about high...

Classical Conversations and Dyslexia

Classical Conversations and Dyslexia

After homeschooling kids with dyslexia for 20 years, I’ve tried just about every homeschool curriculum out there.  At least it feels that way and a quick look at my bookshelves pretty much confirms it.  Trying, tweaking and switching out homeschool curricula is just...

Teaching Tips

Overcoming Emotional Issues Caused by Dyslexia

Overcoming Emotional Issues Caused by Dyslexia

The main factor that determines whether a person with dyslexia will thrive or not is the presence of someone in their life that is supportive. Here are some tips to help with overcoming emotional issues from dyslexia.   Yesterday we talked about how discouraging...

Homeschool Priorities for Kids With Dyslexia

Homeschool Priorities for Kids With Dyslexia

After homeschooling kids with dyslexia for nearly 30 years and now having graduated 5 of them from high school, here are a few things I've learned are priorities for homeschooling kids with dyslexia. Teach them at their level. You are not behind! One of the reasons...

Encouragement

Can I Really Homeschool my Child With Dyslexia?

Can I Really Homeschool my Child With Dyslexia?

Can parents teach their kids with dyslexia? Teaching a child with dyslexia to read, write, and spell is a challenge, yes, but homeschooling allows parents to give their kids the individualized education that they need. Prefer to listen to this post? Click on the...

Homeschool Mom Self-Care

Homeschool Mom Self-Care

This type of post - Homeschool Mom Self-Care - is a little out of the norm for me as I spend a lot of time here educating parents about learning differences. The reality is though that teaching kids who learn differently, even from one day to the next, can be...

Resources & Reviews

When Dyslexic Kids Get Teased

When Dyslexic Kids Get Teased

No matter how much we try to shield our dyslexic kids, their weak reading or spelling skills will most likely draw the attention of someone who is unaware of learning differences like dyslexia. All of my kids at one point or another, whether it was a sports coach,...

Life Skills

Best Apps for Students With Dyslexia

Best Apps for Students With Dyslexia

Students with dyslexia majorly benefit from the use of assistive technology to help with reading, writing, spelling, math, and organization. The best assistive technology apps for students with dyslexia are listed here. Students with dyslexia, even if they are reading...

Motivating Struggling Learners

Motivating Struggling Learners

I hear from parents every week whose are having trouble motivating their struggling learners. While they’re not outright refusing to learn, they’re bored, uninterested, and often procrastinate getting started and finishing assignments. If you prefer to listen to this...

How to Unschool With Sue Patterson

How to Unschool With Sue Patterson

If you have ever been interested in how to unschool full-time or even temporarily (sometimes referred to as deschooling) you will want to listen to this interview with the amazing Sue Patterson from Unschooling Mom 2 Mom. Watch the video below or listen to the audio...