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100 Best Resources for Kids Who Struggle With Math
Just like with teaching reading to kids with dyslexia, finding the right resources and methods for teaching kids who struggle with math can make a tremendous difference in their learning. The following 100+ resources are books, websites, games, apps, and curricula...
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 had a...
Make Reading Practice Fun: Nessy Reading and Spelling Review
I was compensated for this review. All opinions are my own and as you know, I never promote anything that my own struggling readers haven't truly benefited from. This post also contains affiliate links. This website exists to educate parents on the best methods and...
Teaching the Profoundly Dyslexic Child
If you prefer to listen to this post, click on the player below. Every child with dyslexia is unique. There is no one profile of strengths and weaknesses that typifies every person with dyslexia. There are signs of dyslexia that can be known, but not every person...
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...
3 Kinds of Dyslexia Support Groups and Why You Need Them
One of the things that helped me along the path of teaching, understanding, and nurturing my kids with dyslexia was finding a dyslexia support group. Have you ever felt alone or like no one else understood what you were experiencing? I know I have and it is 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...
8 Things You Need to Know After a Dyslexia Diagnosis
Dyslexia is not an illness that needs to be cured or a disability that needs to be treated. I've been homeschooling and parenting kids with dyslexia for a long time - over 20 years! I still clearly remember how it felt to finally receive a dyslexia diagnosis after...
Our Experience With Classical Conversations Challenge A With Dyslexia
Can a 7th grader with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD succeed in Classical Conversations Challenge A program? We are wrapping up our first semester of Challenge A. The rumors are true. The Classical Conversations Challenge program is, well, challenging. However, it is...