by Marianne | Dyslexia Information, Teaching Tips
Is your dyslexic child resisting reading instruction? Honestly, I would be surprised if they weren’t. Learning to read as a child with dyslexia is HARD! I talk to parents every week who are experiencing some kind of resistance to reading instruction from...
by Marianne | Focus & Motivation, Teaching Tips
Today we’re going to focus on ways to increase autonomy; how giving homeschooled students more choice in their schedules and learning can have a big impact on their level of engagement and motivation. Last week I shared some research on Self-Determination Theory that...
by Marianne | Dyslexia Information, Teaching Tips
Do you have a child who tends to focus on the negative? One whose glass is always half empty? I do and I’m here to say that it can really be exhausting and discouraging at times. I tend to be an optimist and I dislike negativity, probably to a fault. So facing a child...
by Marianne | Dyslexia Information, Teaching Tips
Determining if a dyslexia help program is the best one for your family involves careful research and evaluation. Dyslexia is a neurological condition that affects reading and writing skills, and it’s essential to choose a program that is evidence-based and...
by Marianne | Teaching Tips
Self-directed learning is an approach to education that allows students to choose what and how they learn. Similar to unschooling or interest-led learning, it is a powerful method for real learning that is especially helpful for kids who are non-traditional learners...
by Marianne | Teaching Tips
Over my nearly three decades of parenting and educating kids with dyslexia and ADHD I have learned that if we can foster a child’s sense of internal motivation, home education is way easier and more enjoyable for everyone. But how do we foster internal...
