Summer brings sunshine, freedom from routine—and, often, battles over screen time. For families homeschooling children with ADHD or dyslexia, managing screen time wisely is essential. Screens can be a tool for learning and connection, or a source of distraction and...
If your child has dyslexia and resists reading, you’re not alone. Many parents of kids with learning differences struggle to find reading activities that don’t lead to tears or tantrums. The truth is: reading can be fun — especially when it doesn’t feel like...
Graphic novels are a great way to encourage reluctant readers to actually enjoy reading. Here’s a list of popular, family-friendly graphic novels that are excellent choices for kids and teens with dyslexia, arranged by age range. Many of these books can also be found...
Summer can be a wonderful time to rest and recharge—but for many families homeschooling kids with dyslexia, it can also bring the dreaded “summer slide.” That’s why I created this free, dyslexia-friendly summer reading kit—to help you encourage reading over the break...
For kids with dyslexia or dyscalculia who struggle to learn their math facts, structured, multi-sensory, and explicit math programs are the most effective. Here are some research-supported and widely recommended programs: 1. Multi-sensory and Structured Programs These...
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...
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. It's...
What to expect, setting goals and the best curriculum choices for homeschooling kids with dyslexia in grades 1 - 3. I am a firm believer in the benefits of homeschooling kids with dyslexia. I should know really. I've been homeschooling kids with dyslexia...
There's nothing like a pandemic to teach you what's really important in life. We're wrapping up our second week of quarantine. I was thinking today about the many challenges our family has homeschooled through over the past 20+ years. I've homeschooled through...
One thing I've learned after 20 years of homeschooling a houseful of smart and creative kids with dyslexia is that I am never done learning. I especially love to learn from people who have gone before me who have practical experience successfully teaching kids. I...
When I first started homeschooling 25 years ago I didn't even know that there were smart people who struggled to learn. School was always easy for me and I was one of the 'good students'. I found it easy to sit still, pay attention, follow directions, and learn in a...
Have you ever told your bored (and dyslexic) kids to go read a book? I know I have! The problem with this advice is that for many struggling readers, reading is still too difficult to be enjoyable. Choosing a few Hi-Lo books (high interest/low readability) for your...
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.
Homeschool curriculum picks for our houseful of kids with dyslexia. This post may contain affiliate links. See disclosure. I always get confused looks when I declare how easy it is to homeschool four kids with dyslexia. It's all relative folks! After...
I remember the days when my oldest child was still not reading fluently or independently at 11-years old. I had a houseful of little guys - 9, 5, 4 soon followed by 4 more beautiful children. It was super stressful because I didn't understand what this homeschooling...
Teaching kids with dyslexia can be expensive with tutoring costs, special curricula needs, and technology needs. I compiled this list of free dyslexia resources that I have used and appreciated. Check back often as I will be updating this page regularly. Free Ebooks...
Just like with teaching reading to kids with dyslexia, finding the right resources and methods for teaching kids who struggle with math can make a tremendous difference in their learning. The following 100+ resources are books, websites, games, apps, and curricula...
Teaching writing to my kids with dyslexia has always been a struggle in the elementary years. Their difficulties with reading and writing have a huge impact on their ability to write sentences, paragraphs, and stories. My goal for teaching writing to my dyslexic...
I was compensated for this review. All opinions are my own and as you know, I never promote anything that my own struggling readers haven't truly benefited from. This website exists to educate parents on the best methods and resources for teaching their struggling...
There are an abundance of theories about how to teach writing. There is also a ton of research about effective methods of teaching writing. But somehow, when the rubber hits the road, teaching a child with dyslexia and dysgraphia to write can get a bit, pardon the...
As the non-dyslexic mother of 7 dyslexic kids (and wife to one dyslexic husband), it has taken me some time to come to terms with the idea of worksheets and dyslexia. It probably doesn't help that I am a producer-type who practically drools over checklists of any...
I received a message from a reader via the Homeschooling With Dyslexia Facebook Page a few weeks ago asking for help choosing homeschool curriculum resources for a newly diagnosed dyslexic 4th grader. Wow! What an amazing response from all of you. In fact, the...
Did you see it? I finally overcame my fears and posted a video on Facebook LIVE! (See the video at the end of this post) The topic of the video was on how to get the most out of your summer school time. Now if you're groaning at the thought of teaching your kids all...
I love talking about homeschooling kids with dyslexia. That is because I believe so strongly in the freedom and flexibility that homeschooling provides for all families, regardless of how they learn. However, if you've homeschooled for more than say, 5 minutes, you...