One of the best things about homeschooling kids with dyslexia is the freedom we have to choose teaching methods and curriculum that best meet the real learning needs of our kids. Here are some things I have learned about how to choose the best homeschool curriculum...
There are great homeschool curricula available for kids with dyslexia. But what if buying a new curriculum is not an option? Let's take a look at some ways you can modify homeschool curriculum for the student with dyslexia. I recently corresponded with a wonderful mom...
I’m often asked by parents what to do when they can’t afford a dyslexia tutor. Dyslexia tutoring can be expensive. Here is how to find a free or inexpensive dyslexia tutor.
Feeling off track in your homeschool? Make a quick, mid-year homeschool assessment to put your mind at ease. I talk to a lot of homeschool moms. We come from all walks of life but we all have this one thing in common; we all feel like we're not 'doing enough'....
There's not a mom out there that doesn't desire a more productive homeschool day. Juggling the many needs of running a home, caring for family needs, and nurturing a marriage can often leave us out of time or out of energy when it comes to teaching our kids at home. I...
Every child with dyslexia is unique. There is no one profile of strengths and weaknesses that typifies every person with dyslexia. Â There are signs of dyslexia that can be known, but not every person will have all the signs or struggle with the same things. One of the...
If you are experiencing resistance to learning with a child with dyslexia, taking time to deschool your child can help your child. What does it mean to deschool? Deschooling is stepping away from academics for a period of time in order to decompress from the pressure...
The public schools in our area are heading back to school this week. Â We're heading to the beach since there is a heat wave here in Southern California. Â This is definitely one of the perks of choosing to homeschool - sweet freedom! I encourage moms to take full...
After mentoring a homeschool mom who was concerned because her homeschool curriculum isn't working, I came up with the following guidelines for when you get stuck with a curriculum that doesn't seem to be 'working'. The solution may not be what you'd expect! I...
Through the years of raising struggling learners, I have learned a few things about nurturing the hearts of these wonderful and talented kids. Homeschooling the struggling learner comes with challenges. We want to encourage our kids. Here are some things that you can...
One of the main reasons why many parents choose to homeschool their dyslexic kids is because the methods used at school just weren't working. This post will walk you through how to find a good homeschool curriculum for your dyslexic kids. We all tend to go with what...
Understanding how dyslexic students learn and teaching with corresponding methods will make a big impact on learning. We're just about midway through the school year. Â All of the fun of planning and purchasing of curriculum (why is that so fun?) has passed and...
All dyslexics can learn to read, write and spell. Here is how we teach language arts to our dyslexic kids. Thank you for joining me for this 5-day series on homeschooling with dyslexia. Through the course of this week, we will be covering how our family teaches...
Do you struggle with fine arts in your homeschool? Here are some ways to teach fine arts in your homeschool! Â This post contains affiliate links Welcome to the last day of our 5-day series on homeschooling With Dyslexia by the Subject. Â I recommend reading the entire...