by Marianne | Teaching Tips
Charlotte Mason, an English educator from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, left an enduring legacy in the field of education with her innovative and holistic approach. One of the key components of her philosophy is narration, a powerful technique for teaching...
by Marianne | Dyslexia Information, Teaching Tips
After homeschooling my seven kids with dyslexia for nearly 30 years, here is what I want you to know about how to homeschool your kids with dyslexia. I’m working on writing and recording a new Parent Master Class on what you need to know to establish a balanced,...
by Marianne | Teaching Tips
I’ve been sharing here and there how we are homeschooling our non-traditional 9th grader this year. I’ve had quite a few questions about what our day looks like so today I’m sharing a typical day in the life of our non-traditional homeschool. Of my 8 kids,...
by Marianne | Teaching Tips
There are so many good resources for teaching kids with dyslexia it can be hard to know what the best dyslexia options are. We’re well into the school year now. The honeymoon period with its excitement over new curricula, courses, and co-ops has ended and we are...
by Marianne | Teaching Tips
Does your child shut down when it comes to reading? Do they cry or berate themselves or refuse to do their reading lessons? It may be time to take a break from reading instruction. The scenario is not uncommon. For a variety of reasons, children can come to resist...
by Marianne | Teaching Tips
Using weekly review planning sheets helps me to troubleshoot my kids’ learning struggles with confidence. Many of us have spent a lot of time over the summer planning and preparing for the current school year. Maybe you joined one of my coaching groups or you...
