When most people think about ADHD, they think about a child who can't sit still or can't pay attention. I used to think the same thing. In fact, that's one reason I completely missed ADHD in some of my older kids. They weren't hyperactive, so ADHD wasn't even on my...
Have you ever caught yourself trying to make your homeschool look like the classroom you grew up in? You're not alone. When most of us begin homeschooling, we naturally picture desks, workbooks, rigid schedules, and school from 8:00 to 3:00. After all, that's the only...
A two-hour experience that will change the way your community sees struggling learners I almost said no. When a friend in my monthly women's group suggested I share what I know about dyslexia and learning differences at our next gathering, I hesitated. We usually do...
If you’re a homeschooling parent and you suspect your child may have dyslexia, it may be helpful to seek a formal evaluation. But how do you do that if you’re not part of the public school system—or don’t want to go through it? Many parents face this same question,...
Teaching children with dyslexia requires understanding, patience, and an arsenal of effective strategies tailored to their unique needs. Dyslexia affects how people process written and spoken language, making tasks like reading, writing, and spelling challenging....
Early intervention is the battle cry of dyslexia experts across the world, yet much of the push for early intervention for dyslexia and catching kids up to their peers is based on the traditional school model and may not be necessary at all. I saw a quote online this...
Hello All, In case you did not read last month's email, March is the last month that the Beyond the Box Learning group will be meeting. If you have a monthly subscription, it will be cancelled at the end of March. If you have a yearly subscription, you will be...
My apologies for the delays this month. I'm sorry to say that I will be shutting down the Beyond the Box Learning Group at the end of March. The main reason for this is a lack of time to commit to creating the Master Classes each month. We will have our Live Chat for...
December 2022 Resources Welcome to the Beyond the Box Learning Archives. Master Class Live Chat Success Story Join Our Community Our weekly newsletter...
November 2022 Resources Welcome to the Beyond the Box Learning Archives. Master Class Live Chat Success Story Join Our Community Our weekly newsletter...
Happy New Year to all of you! I know many of you are getting back into the school routine. If you have questions or need support, there are several opportunities to connect this month. Live Chats for January I'm switching things up a bit with our live chat schedule...
A list of gift ideas that kids with dyslexia will love and learn with! This post contains affiliate links. This means I earn a small commission on the things you purchase through my links. It does not change the price you pay. Please know that I don't recommend...
Happy December! Before we know it the holidays will be upon us. I know this is a busy time of year for many, but I do want to take some time this month to look back at the Fall semester and assess how our kids' learning is going. We'll also take some time in...
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Happy Fall Y’all! I hope this message finds you well and enjoying the change of seasons. Many of us are in the thick of homeschooling now. We’ve most likely established some sort of routine and are working with our kids consistently. I’m hearing from lots of parents...
Happy Fall! It's still warm and feels more like Summer than Fall here in Southern California but with all the usual back-to-school activities, we're feeling like summer flew by! Hopefully, you're all getting back into the swing of things, creating comfortable...
I hope you all had a wonderful summer! Ours was full with a little travel, some home improvement projects, and some good downtime. We’re slowly getting back to our school routine and I have high hope for lots of meaningful, individualized learning. I’m looking forward...
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I hope you all are enjoying your summer! There are some exciting updates as we near the new school season in Beyond the Box Learning. August Master Class: This month, we're talking about Priorities & Goals for Beyond the Box learners. Resources are here:...
I often hear homeschool parents talking about getting frustrated with one Orton-Gillingham reading program and switching to another. I also hear parents saying how their kids did better with one program or another. Have you felt this way? Have you wondered when...
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I hope you all are enjoying your summer! It’s been a crazy few months for our family but things are finally settling down, thankfully. We’re taking a break from our Master Classes for the summer. This is a great time to catch up on recordings that you have missed. We...
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The school year is winding down and summer is on its way! If you're like me, you're probably a little tired and looking forward to the more relaxed schedule of summer. I'll be teaching on how to choose the best for curriculum for beyond-the-box learners in June,...