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How to Teach Math Facts to Kids With Dyslexia

How to Teach Math Facts to Kids With Dyslexia

I received an email this week from a concerned parent about how to teach math facts to her child with dyslexia. "At what point should I let my daughter just use a calculator or multiplication chart. I’ve tried so many different curriculums and methods and she’s not...

Homeschool Priorities for Kids With Dyslexia

Homeschool Priorities for Kids With Dyslexia

After homeschooling kids with dyslexia for nearly 30 years and now having graduated 5 of them from high school, here are a few things I've learned are priorities for homeschooling kids with dyslexia. Teach them at their level. You are not behind! One of the reasons...

Dyslexia:  Mastering Math

Dyslexia: Mastering Math

Is your dyslexic child struggling with math? Here are some tips to help you teach math to your students with dyslexia . Although the term 'dyslexia' refers to difficulty with reading and language (dis = poor or inadequate and  lexia = words or language), it effects...

Trouble With Math? Understanding Dyscalculia

Trouble With Math? Understanding Dyscalculia

I get a lot of emails from concerned parents whose kids with dyslexia are also struggling with math. There are a variety of reasons a child with dyslexia will have trouble with math, sometimes known as dyscalculia. It is super helpful to understand more about...

Self-Directed Learning with Blake Boles

Self-Directed Learning with Blake Boles

Self-directed learning is an approach to education that allows students to choose what and how they learn. Similar to unschooling or interest-led learning, it is a powerful method for real learning that is especially helpful for kids who are non-traditional learners...

Myths About ADHD

Myths About ADHD

Let’s clear up some common misconceptions about ADHD. Understanding these myths can help us better support our kids who are dealing with it: Myth 1: ADHD isn’t a real disorder.Fact: ADHD is a legitimate neurodevelopmental disorder supported by extensive research and...

A Day in the Life of a Non-Traditional Homeschool

A Day in the Life of a Non-Traditional Homeschool

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, 6 have...

How to Unschool With Sue Patterson

How to Unschool With Sue Patterson

If you have ever been interested in how to unschool full-time or even temporarily (sometimes referred to as deschooling) you will want to listen to this interview with the amazing Sue Patterson from Unschooling Mom 2 Mom. Watch the video below or listen to the audio...

Unschooling the Struggling Learner

Unschooling the Struggling Learner

Kids struggle with learning for all sorts of reasons. Their struggles can stem from poor (even traumatic) school experiences, illnesses of various types, or learning differences like dyslexia and ADHD. Whatever your story is, unschooling is a great option for all...

Building Confidence in Kids With Dyslexia

Building Confidence in Kids With Dyslexia

There is no one simple way to build confidence in kids with learning differences like dyslexia. This post will share how our family of seven kids with dyslexia (as well as some ADHD, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia) helped our kids to become more confident despite their...

Four Ways to Troubleshoot Learning Struggles

Four Ways to Troubleshoot Learning Struggles

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 went to...