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A Very Special Needs New Year
A New Year; A New Start It’s a new year, and like many people, I am looking forward to having a chance to start again. As the homeschooling parent of a child with special needs, however, I often find...
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A Fresh Start for a New Year
If you took a look back last month, then you may realize that while your struggling learner has made progress, you need to do something different to continue moving forward. This is not unusual. I used...
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4 Tips for Planning a Special Needs Friendly Easter Celebration
With the arrival of spring, churches and homeschool groups begin planning Easter celebrations. These events are great outreach opportunities, but they are not always fun or safe places for kids with...
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Lessons Learned from My Preteen Girls
This month my younger daughter turns ten years old. It’s the end of an era. I’m leaving behind “little kids” and fully entering the world of soon-to-be teenagers, with everything that entails. I’m...
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6 Things You Must Have to Homeschool a Child with Special Needs
When I began homeschooling a child with special needs, I thought that curriculum was the most critical tool in my toolbox as a homeschooling mom. I was wrong. Curriculum, books, games, and...
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When Math Manipulatives Aren’t Enough
Fractions began making sense to me the day we each brought a chocolate bar to class and completed a “Candy Bar Math” worksheet using the squares. Sadly, other than that, my math education was lacking...
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5 Creative Ideas for Practicing Spelling Words
When I was growing up, spelling practice meant writing my spelling words five to ten times each, Monday through Thursday. On Friday, I took my spelling test. This was not the most engaging way to learn...
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How to Homeschool a Child with Special Needs
Choosing to Homeschool a Special Needs Child Homeschooling a child with special needs, whether you’re dealing with medical needs, learning challenges, or neurodevelopmental issues, can be overwhelming....
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The Bible is the Ultimate Living Book
Reading Through the Bible When my kids begged to read through the entire Bible in a year with me instead of sticking to our usual “highlights” plan, I was hesitant. I had read the Bible all the way...
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Making Ancient History Relevant for Struggling Learners
A History Natural…Or Not Some kids love studying ancient history. No matter what curriculum or activity you present to them, they’re ready and willing. Their brains automatically see the connections...
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