by Marianne | Teaching Tips
Teaching reading to kids with dyslexia, especially a houseful of kids with dyslexia, can seem to take all day. Here are my top tips for getting more done and making time for some extras. We’ve all been there. We’ve done the research, purchased the...
by Marianne | Dyslexia Information
I am one of the most left-brained, linear people I know. Being the mother of 7 kids who are about as right-brained and creative as they come has taught me a LOT. For many years I tried as hard as I could to pound those ‘square pegs’ into round holes....
by Marianne | Life Skills
Parents often lack direction when it comes to teaching life skills to their kids. We talk a lot about curriculum over on the Homeschooling With Dyslexia web site and blog. Choosing just the right curriculum that works best with our kids’ unique learning ability is one...
by Marianne | Teaching Tips
If you prefer to listen to this post, click the player below: Of all reading programs, Orton-Gillingham has the most research to support its effectiveness with dyslexic learners. Over the course of our 20-year journey teaching kids with dyslexia to read, learning...
by Marianne | Teaching Tips
As a homeschool mom, I’m pretty sure I look forward to summer break as much as my kids. The problem with this is that I know from experience that if I stop teaching my kids with dyslexia for too long, they’re going to forget as much as 30% of what...
