by Marianne | Teaching Tips
One of the most common accommodations offered to students with dyslexia and dysgraphia is learning to type. Adaptive typing is a specific method of typing that works well. Because people with language-based learning difficulties have a hard time with the written word,...
by Marianne | Teaching Tips
Reward systems are an incredibly effective way to help kids and teens with ADHD change their behaviors. Because of the unique wiring of ADHD brains, rewards are especially motivating. Because ADHD brains are under-stimulated, they need excitement and rewards to get...
by Marianne | By The Grade, By The Subject, Teaching Tips
What kind of summer learning should you do with your kids with dyslexia? If you prefer to listen to this post, click the player below: Summer is just around the corner and many of us are considering what, if any, academic learning to do over the next few months....
by Marianne | Teaching Tips
It has been a while since I shared what a day in the life of our homeschool with dyslexia looks like. For years I have shared these kinds of posts to show how we juggled the needs of a houseful of dyslexic kids. Today, our dynamic looks a lot different. Who...
by Marianne | By The Grade, Teaching Tips
You know the old saying “Ain’t Mom happy, ain’t no one happy”? In my 30 years of parenting, I have come to understand that “Ain’t the kids happy, ain’t no one happy” is also true. Do this quick Kids Homeschool Assessment...
by Marianne | Teaching Tips
Cultivating these 5 powerful habits will improve learning for your kids with dyslexia. I’m writing this post during that nebulous time between Christmas and New Years when you’re not sure what day it is or what you’re supposed to be doing. If you’re in this season and...
