Teaching Tips
Are You Struggling Teaching Writing This Year?
Parents can struggle teaching writing to kids with dyslexia because although our kids usually have lots of creative ideas and could talk all day about them, the ability to write and spell those amazing words is often limited. Personally, I have often struggled...
Homeschool Reading Prep: How to Plan for a Great Year of Reading
You've done the research. You've chosen your homeschool reading curriculum. How can you best prepare to use the information and tools you've acquired to have a great year of reading? Teaching reading to kids with dyslexia isn't exactly easy, but spending an hour now...
What to do When Reading Lessons Take ALL Day!
Teaching reading to kids with dyslexia, especially a houseful of kids with dyslexia, can seem to take all day. Here are my top tips for getting more done and making time for some extras. We've all been there. We've done the research, purchased the curriculum, and...
Orton-Gillingham Reading Lesson & Free Printable Planner
If you prefer to listen to this post, click the player below: Of all reading programs, Orton-Gillingham has the most research to support its effectiveness with dyslexic learners. Over the course of our 20-year journey teaching kids with dyslexia to read, learning...
How to Avoid the Summer Slide in Reading
As a homeschool mom, I'm pretty sure I look forward to summer break as much as my kids. The problem with this is that I know from experience that if I stop teaching my kids with dyslexia for too long, they're going to forget as much as 30% of what they've learned this...
10 Ways to Help Kids Overcome Math Anxiety
For kids who struggle with math - the ones who have trouble with math no matter what they try - it is not uncommon to feel anxiety when even simply thinking about math. As the mom of a handful of kids who struggle with math, sometimes called dyscalculia, I have...
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...
Grading Rubrics for Homeschoolers + Free Rubric Template Download
Grading rubrics are a powerful tool for creating customized learning goals for students, especially those who are not up to grade level due to dyslexia. Learn how to create a homeschool grading rubric with this free template. I received an email recently from a reader...
6 Productivity Hacks for Your Homeschool
Having trouble with productivity in your homeschool? Become more consistent thanks to the best homeschool hacks from a veteran homeschool mom of eight! It is not uncommon for homeschooling parents to get overwhelmed from time to time. I jokingly refer to February (and...
How I’m Teaching my Child With Dyslexia and Dysgraphia to Write
There are an abundance of theories about how to teach writing. Â 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 the...
The One Thing You Need to Become the Best Homeschool Teacher
What is one thing you need to become the best homeschool teacher? Sharing some top tips on becoming an amazing homeschool teacher! If you would prefer to listen to this post, click the play button below: This post was inspired by an email I received recently....
Building Fluency With All About Reading Readers
Learn two simple and easy-to-implement fluency strategies you can do at home with All About Reading readers. If you've been around Homeschooling With Dyslexia for long, you know how much our family loves the All About Reading and All About Spelling curriculum. This...