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. Â 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. Â 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. Â Parent Education for Understanding Dyslexia Dyslexia Books There are many well-written books on the subject of learning differences. Â The...
In yesterday's post on Understanding Accommodations and Remediation in the Homeschool, we defined accommodations and looked at why they are so important. Â As promised, today we will look at the best accommodations for students with dyslexia in the homeschool as well...
Yesterday we looked at some surprising myths and misinformation on ADD and ADHD as well as signs to watch for in your own kids. Â You can read that post, What Every Parent Should Know About ADD & Dyslexia by clicking here. Â Today we're taking a look at tips...