Do you have a child who is hopelessly unorganized? This is the child who can never find their pack pack, school books or soccer cleats? Oftentimes these kids are not just disorganized with their belongings but also with their thoughts. They have difficulty starting...
While many young learners can learn letter sounds, blending these sounds together can be difficult, especially for kids with dyslexia. I'm teaching my 8th kindergartener this year. He also happens to my 7th child with dyslexia. We're using my favorite...
Does your child shut down when learning gets hard? Maybe you hear things like: “I’m just bad at reading.” “I can’t spell.” “I’m stupid.” “I’ll never be able to do this.” Kids with dyslexia and ADHD often experience more difficulty with everyday academic tasks than...
I've been getting a lot of emails recently asking how we homeschool our dyslexic kids in 7th grade. I think that the concern lies in that we know our middle school aged kids are getting older and that more and more is going to be required of them academically in...
Dyslexia makes reading hard. It just does. For many dyslexics this improves with time and practice but it is not uncommon for these difficulties to result in kids developing a strong dislike of reading. How can thoughtful parents nurture a love of reading while...
Whether your kids attend a private, public or home school, all parents want for their kids to perform academically to the best of their ability. Research has shown some interesting connections to the simple act of exercise on academic performance. The medical...
As if homeschooling isn't enough of a challenge, teaching a distracted child who has trouble focusing is even harder. Not all kids with ADD or ADHD have dyslexia but it is believed that about 40% of dyslexic kids have some sort of problem focusing. I have shared in...
Homeschooling dyslexic kids can be difficult. Homeschooling all kids can be difficult at times but homeschooling dyslexic kids comes with its own set of struggles. Using accommodations during these struggles is one the greatest advantages to homeschooling kids with...
Reading fluency is difficult for the dyslexic reader to attain because they are generally spending most of their brain power trying to decode the words on the page. Let's take a look at how we can build fluency in dyslexic readers. Thanking you for joining us here...
Have a child with dyslexia? We've compiled 100 of the best, evidence-based resources for those who teach students with dyslexia. Parent Education for Understanding Dyslexia Dyslexia Books There are many well-written books on the subject of learning differences. The...
Yesterday we looked at some surprising myths and misinformation on ADD and ADHD as well as signs to watch for in your own kids. You can read that post, What Every Parent Should Know About ADD & Dyslexia by clicking here. Today we're taking a look at tips...