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- [The Kindness of a Little  Neglect For My Kids](https://5sensesll.com/2026/09/the-kindness-of-a-little-neglect-for-my-kids/) - Any Gen X adult will tell you we had a lot less supervision than the current generation of kids. Which parts do I think were worth repeating with my kids.
- [Leaving The House On Time!](https://5sensesll.com/2021/11/leaving-the-house-on-time/) - Does your child have no idea when to start getting ready to leave the house? Do they wonder why you wake them up a whole hour before they have to be someplace?
- [A Homeschool Mom’s Planner Journey](https://5sensesll.com/2026/08/a-homeschool-moms-planner-journey/) - I am always looking for ways to keep organized. I've used a lot of planners over the years. Some of them worked, others didn't. Today I'm sharing a bit about what I have found helpful and what I didn't like about the planners I've used over the years.
- [Hidden Nutrition: Are there carrots in this??](https://5sensesll.com/2026/08/hidden-nutrition-are-there-carrots-in-this/) - Have you ever heard about being a sneaky chef and hiding nutrition in your child’s food? Sneak some vegetables into what you are cooking where your family won’t see it, smell it, or taste it.
- [Make Your Own Card Games](https://5sensesll.com/2026/07/make-your-own-card-games/) - Learning doesn't have to be hard or complicated. Today I have an easy way to break up your homeschool day with a fun learning game.
- [Parenting Beyond Age 18](https://5sensesll.com/2026/07/parenting-beyond-age-18/) - Parenting your kids into adulthood isn't easy. It is even harder when you realize you want to do this differently than your parents did.
- [Summer Fun – Exercise](https://5sensesll.com/2026/07/summer-fun-exercise/) - Normally, I don’t love the word “exercise.” But I do love to get the kids outside to play and keep moving during the summer.
- [How Dual Enrollment Works for Homeschoolers](https://5sensesll.com/2026/07/how-dual-enrollment-works/) - Dual enrollment is a great way to earn high school and college credits at once. But it can be tricky. I've got some tips to help you navigate the process.
- [Autism Research: Genetics, Brain Differences, and What It Means](https://5sensesll.com/2026/07/autism-research-genetics-brain-differences-and-what-it-means/) - Recently, there have been a number of scientific studies done to look for "what causes autism?" I want to share some of the interesting things I learned.
- [Feral Homeschooling](https://5sensesll.com/2026/06/feral-homeschooling/) - Children are not made to learn sitting at desks. Their tiny bodies are not designed for staying in chairs. That is why I started homeschooling.
- [Excelerate Spanish: A Curriculum Review](https://5sensesll.com/2026/06/excelerate-spanish-a-curriculum-review/) - This year, we tried a new curriculum for Spanish: Excelerate Spanish. How did it do? How did we do with using it? A curriculum review.
- [Should I homeschool through Summer?](https://5sensesll.com/2026/06/should-i-homeschool-through-summer/) - New homeschoolers sometimes wonder if it is a good idea to homeschool through the summer. The truth is, there is no right or wrong answer to homeschooling.
- [Hug Therapy](https://5sensesll.com/2026/06/hug-therapy/) - Are you struggling with a child who is out of control? Hug therapy might be just what you both need! Check out the story of how it works.
- [Successful Play Spaces](https://5sensesll.com/2026/05/successful-play-spaces/) - Do your children have a ton of toys but they can't play on their own? It could be a matter of too many options.
- [Should you homeschool high school? ](https://5sensesll.com/2026/05/should-you-homeschool-high-school/) - Homeschooling high school is an all or nothing proposition in many states, as returning to public school once you start may be challenging.
- [Is it ODD or PDA?](https://5sensesll.com/2026/05/is-it-odd-or-pda/) - ODD and PDA are similar in a lot of ways but result in some vastly different behaviors. How can you tell the difference?
- [ADHD: No, I Can’t Form Habits](https://5sensesll.com/2026/05/no-i-cant-form-habits/) - My dentist insists that if I just floss for 21 days straight, I'll form a new habit and do it every day. She's wrong. Here's why.
- [Learning Project Management: Executive Function Skills](https://5sensesll.com/2026/04/learning-project-management-executive-function-skills/) - Both college and real life are full of big projects. Practicing how to approach a big task and complete it will set your student up for success.
- [Homeschool:  Should Nationally Normed Tests be Required?](https://5sensesll.com/2026/04/homeschool-should-nationally-normed-tests-be-required/) - Should homeschoolers have oversight? That might sound scary! So, let's look at what my state laws are in Virginia and how hard those are to comply with.
- [Should You Call Your Kindergartener Gifted?](https://5sensesll.com/2026/04/should-you-call-your-kindergartener-gifted/) - Giftedness, especially in younger kids, is difficult to identify, and often comes with corresponding challenges. Let's take a look at the bigger picture.
- [A Unit On Macbeth: The Scottish Play](https://5sensesll.com/2026/04/a-unit-on-macbeth-the-scottish-play/) - How doe a homeschooler teach Shakespeare? In a small group class you teach yourself! Which play? Let's start with Macbeth. It has ghosts and murder!
- [Geometry and Quilting: Art and Science Meet-Up](https://5sensesll.com/2026/03/geometry-and-quilting-art-and-science-meet-up/) - In a quest to combine math and art right now, my homeschool is doing a lesson on geometry and quilting. Sewing is optional.
- [Math U See: A Review](https://5sensesll.com/2026/03/math-u-see-a-review/) - I have used several math programs over the years, but the ones I have consistently used the most, has been Math U See.
- [Preparing Your Autistic Teen For the "Real World"](https://5sensesll.com/2026/03/preparing-your-autistic-teen-for-the-real-world/) - I recently spoke to someone who hires young people fresh from college about what problem behaviors they have seen in the workplace.
- [Let them be Little](https://5sensesll.com/2026/03/let-them-be-little/) - I feel one of the biggest mistakes our society is making is that we are continuing to raise the expectations of children higher and higher. It isn't healthy.
- [Game Schooling: Codenames, A Game for Visual Scanning](https://5sensesll.com/2026/02/game-schooling-codenames-a-game-for-visual-scanning/) - Too often when a kid shows signs of a learning disability, we jump into focusing on how to work on that specific skill.
- [Critical Thinking: Where to Start](https://5sensesll.com/2026/02/critical-thinking-where-to-start/) - One of my goals as a homeschool teacher, has been to make sure my kids were capable of critical thinking. So how do we encourage critical thinking at different ages?
- [Reading and Brain Development](https://5sensesll.com/2026/02/reading-and-brain-development/) - What is the normal age a child learns to read? How should a homeschooled child approach reading? Let's talk about what is actually developmentally appropriate, instead of what the schools are doing.
- [Black History Month: Free Lesson on Dave the Potter](https://5sensesll.com/2026/02/black-history-month-free-lesson-on-dave-the-potter/) - In honor of Black History Month, we are giving away two different lesson plans about David Drake, who was known as Dave the Potter.
- [The New Food Pyramid: Can You Teach With It?](https://5sensesll.com/2026/01/the-new-food-pyramid-can-you-teach-with-it/) - The FDA just came out with a new food pyramid, except it isn't really a pyramid anymore. But hey, if it helps us all eat healthier, it is a good thing, right?
- [Understanding Ultra Processed Foods: For the Home Cook](https://5sensesll.com/2026/01/understanding-ultra-processed-foods-for-the-home-cook/) - Recently, a study has come out and said that "ultra processed foods are linked to cancer." Does this mean you have to cook everything yourself?
- [Which Kid Got the Best Homeschool Education?](https://5sensesll.com/2026/01/which-kid-got-the-best-homeschool-education/) - My mother asked me this question last week, and I've gotta say, it threw me for a loop. But I really sat down and thought about it and I have an answer.
- [2025 Year End Review](https://5sensesll.com/2026/01/2025-year-end-review/) - Taking a look back and setting goals for the coming year.
- [Celiac Disease + Alpha-gal: What do we eat?](https://5sensesll.com/2025/12/celiac-disease-alpha-gal-what-do-we-eat/) - We are balancing a lot of different food allergies and dietery restrictions in my household. So what does that mean we actually get to eat?
- [Holiday Books: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever](https://5sensesll.com/2025/12/holiday-books-the-best-christmas-pageant-ever/) - I love reading my kids books that go with the seasons. Every year in December we read The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Every year we learn something new.
- [Holiday Gift Ideas You Didn't Consider](https://5sensesll.com/2025/12/holiday-gift-ideas-you-didnt-consider/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro + Resturant” _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”||6px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Would you like to encourage your child’s imaginative play, but you are sick of the kid toys they don’t play with for more than a few minutes? I have
- [Why we don't write essays in elementary school](https://5sensesll.com/2025/11/why-we-dont-write-essays-in-elementary-school/) - I am a big believer in working with a child's natural development and not against it. For that reason, I teach writing at a slower pace than the current public schools do it. While it is helpful to go slower with this skill if your child has learning disabilities or delays, there are other reasons
- [Homeschool Side Quests](https://5sensesll.com/2025/11/homeschool-side-quests/) - Homeschooling can be a lot more fun if you take some side quests and leave your regular curriculum behind for awhile.
- [Is Inclusion the Best Educational Option?](https://5sensesll.com/2025/10/is-inclusion-the-best-educational-option/) - There is not conclusive evidence that inclusion leads to the best outcomes for children with learning disabilities. But what is our baseline? Do regular classrooms work for most kids?
- [Overcoming Executive Dysfunction: Creating a Sense of Urgency](https://5sensesll.com/2025/10/executive-disfunction-creating-a-sense-of-urgency/) - One of the challenges of having ADHD or executive function issues is that your brain doesn’t register that it should do something until it is a crisis. For everyone involved, including the person with ADHD, this can be an incredibly difficult thing to work with. But there are ways to work with this lack of
- [10 Tips for the Homeschoool Mom with ADHD](https://5sensesll.com/2025/10/10-tips-homeschoool-mom-with-adhd/) - I previously wrote about discovering that I have ADHD. My brain doesn't work the same way that "normal" brains do. As a mom with ADHD, I wanted to take a minute to share some things I've learned over the years.
- [Microcleaning: A little every day](https://5sensesll.com/2025/10/microcleaning-a-little-every-day/) - Microcleaning, doing tiny manageable cleaning tasks is a great way to get a cleaner home without loosing your mind.
- [When Therapy Fails](https://5sensesll.com/2025/10/when-therapy-fails/) - There are two main reasons why therapy fails for most children. Both are things that can be addressed and corrected. Just because therapy is failing, doesn't mean it is time to give up on it.
- [Homeschooling with Dyslexia: Quick Tips](https://5sensesll.com/2025/10/homeschooling-with-dyslexia-quick-tips/) - Adding dyslexia to the challenges of homeschooling can make every class seem harder. I have some ideas that can help!
- [Left-Right Confusion](https://5sensesll.com/2025/10/left-right-confusion/) - Left-Right Confusion is when you have trouble telling your left from your right and it is pretty common. But there are some tricks to dealing with it.
- [Understanding Your Neurodivergent Child](https://5sensesll.com/2025/10/understanding-your-neurodivergent-child/) - Children want to be understood. But understanding your neurodivergent child isn't easy. Let's talk about how to understand them better.
- [Teaching Your Child About Money](https://5sensesll.com/2025/09/teaching-your-child-about-money/) - How do we teach money in an age-appropriate way that will help our kids be responsible but not stressed out? That’s the million-dollar question.
- [Happy Hispanic Heritage Month](https://5sensesll.com/2025/09/happy-hispanic-heritage-month/) - Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15th to October 15th. Once again, I have a free lesson for you! This free lesson is all about Cesar Chavez. Cesar was the descendant of Mexican immigrants who did farm work. He realized that the work of providing food for our country is very
- [Homeschooling - Just Relax](https://5sensesll.com/2025/09/homeschooling-just-relax/) - If you are feeling some stress about the start of the school year, remember, it's ok to relax a bit. Everything counts, even the fun stuff.
- [Let's Do an Unschooled Easy Science Lesson!](https://5sensesll.com/2025/09/lets-do-an-unschooled-easy-science-lesson/) - Autumn has lots of good, easy science you can also explore with your child. Today, let's focus on plants and the seasons.
- [An Alternative Way to Teach a Child to be a Writer](https://5sensesll.com/2025/09/an-alternative-way-to-teach-a-child-to-be-a-writer/) - There are many different strategies to teaching your child to write. Today, we are going to go discuss how I taught one of my kids to write.
- [The Problems With an Online Education](https://5sensesll.com/2025/08/the-problems-with-an-online-education/) - The advent of online education seems to make homeschooling more accessible for parents, but are there drawbacks? How to know if it is working for your child?
- [Charlotte Mason: Old School Educational Theory That is Still Around](https://5sensesll.com/2025/08/charlotte-mason-old-school-educational-theory-that-is-still-around/) - Charlotte Mason was a teacher in the late 1800's who proposed education should be more well rounded for every child. It was a unique idea for her time and place.
- [Unit Study: Why they are the best way to learn.](https://5sensesll.com/2025/08/unit-study-best-education-possible/) - Are you new to homeschooling? Or maybe you are just exploring your options for homeschooling and you came across the words “unit study” and wondered what that was. Let me give you an explanation.
- [Waldorf Education: Can it be homeschooled?](https://5sensesll.com/2025/08/waldorf-education-can-it-be-homeschooled/) - My first introduction Waldorf theory was through a preschool program I found online. The focus on nature and imaginative play really spoke to me.
- [The Myth of a Rigorous Education](https://5sensesll.com/2025/08/the-myth-of-a-rigorous-education/) - Have you seen the discussions in homeschool groups about how you need to find “rigorous programs” for your child? Have you fallen into the trap of worrying that your curriculum choice is a bad one because it is just too easy or fun? Why do homeschoolers get so excited about rigor? Is it ever good?
- [Classical Education: Homeschooling in Hard Mode](https://5sensesll.com/2025/08/classical-education-homeschooling-in-hard-mode/) - Okay, so maybe my title is unfair. Maybe calling Classical homeschooling hard isn't going to ring true for everyone. But it can be intense.
- [Montessori Education: Does it work at Home?](https://5sensesll.com/2025/07/montessori-education-does-it-work-at-home/) - Montessori is a style of education centering around the child and their choices, hands on learning, and collaborative play.
- [Starting to Learn Latin](https://5sensesll.com/2025/08/starting-to-learn-latin/) - I once said, "Sure, I’m a homeschooler, but not the kind that teaches Latin or something.” Shortly thereafter, my oldest child announced a desire to learn Latin.
- [The Difference Between Parts-to-Whole and Whole-to-parts Learning](https://5sensesll.com/2025/07/the-difference-between-parts-to-whole-and-whole-to-parts-learning/) - Have you ever heard of “whole-to-parts" or “parts-to-whole” learning? These are two different methods of teaching. They occur in math, language arts, science, and other curriculums. However, programs often don’t advertise which method they use. And the truth is, your child may learn better with one method than the other. Knowing how to spot the difference may be a big help in finding the right curriculum for your child.
- [What is Unschooling? Homeschooling Theory](https://5sensesll.com/2025/07/what-is-unschooling-homeschooling-theory/) - Unschooling is a term that refers to a way to educate a child without traditional school methods. Let's break this idea down and explore some pros and cons.
- [Raising Brave Kids](https://5sensesll.com/2025/07/raising-brave-kids/) - I was not raised to be brave. I was raised to fear the world. And I did. When our kids came along I made a choice to parent them differently.
- [You are a Good Mom!](https://5sensesll.com/2025/07/you-are-a-good-mom/) - I want you to know, you are a good mom. We are constantly fed lies about how we need to be perfect parents and create perfect kids. That isn’t true. Perfect is creepy and weird. Be real. Real is messy, and crazy. It is the rare days when you feel so much joy your heart
- [Unbudgeting: How to Budget When You Can't Budget](https://5sensesll.com/2025/07/unbudgeting-how-to-budget-when-you-cant-budget/) - My husband and I cannot seem to do a traditional budget system. It just doesn't work for us. However, we have figured out a method that is working for us. We unbudget. Today I am going to teach you how to unbudget too.
- [The Best Homeschooling Choices for Summer](https://5sensesll.com/2025/06/the-best-homeschooling-choices-for-summer/) - Summer is a great time to shake up your normal routine and try something new. Or give yourself and your kids a break.
- [Science is Everywhere](https://5sensesll.com/2025/06/science-is-everywhere/) - There is no reason to stress about teaching science. Science is all around us. Here are some simple ideas to help you open the door to scientific discovery!
- [Husband vs. Sandwich: Which is Best?](https://5sensesll.com/2025/06/husband-vs-sandwich-which-is-best/) - Every marriage goes through its ups and downs. We all struggle at times and being a partner in this crazy life is hard.
- [Why would an OT send her kids to OT? ](https://5sensesll.com/2025/06/why-would-an-ot-send-her-kids-to-ot/) - Occupational therapy has a special focus on life skills. If you have a teen who struggles with doing their hair or make-up, or making their own schedule, OT can help.
- [Sensory Spelling Practice](https://5sensesll.com/2025/06/sensory-spelling-practice/) - Today's OT approved spelling tip comes from my youngest, who has dyslexia and dysgraphia so spelling is a challenge for them.
- [Teaching Writing: An Alternate Path](https://5sensesll.com/2025/05/teaching-writing-an-alternate-path/) - Dysgraphia can appear in many ways with many complicating factors. I am going to lay out the steps and stages of writing that are necessary for fluent writing.
- [How Accurate is Psychological Testing for ADHD?](https://5sensesll.com/2025/05/how-accurate-is-psychological-testing-for-adhd/) - I have three kids, and they have all done psychological testing to determine which type of neurodiverse they are and what other learning disabilities they have. So, while I know how this type of testing is supposed to work as a professional, I also have a lot of parent experience. Today I'm going to talk
- [When They Can't Work Independently](https://5sensesll.com/2025/05/when-they-cant-work-independently/) - Do you have a child who can’t work alone? Do you wish you could load the dishwasher while they do their schoolwork?
- [A Free Unit for Asian American Heritage Month](https://5sensesll.com/2025/05/a-free-unit-for-asian-american-heritage-month/) - I have a treat for you! I have created a free lesson to do with your student this month for Asian Heritage Month! This one is for older students.
- [Winston Grammar - A Review](https://5sensesll.com/2025/05/winston-grammar-a-review/) - Do you need to teach grammar to your dyslexic or dysgraphic child? Today's review might be just what you are looking for!
- [How to Play with Your Kids](https://5sensesll.com/2025/05/how-to-play-with-your-kids/) - Many adults don't know how to play. But play is essential to the human experience. Here are some ideas on ways you can play with your child at all ages.
- [Educating the Tortoise and the Hare at Home](https://5sensesll.com/2025/05/educating-the-tortoise-and-the-hare-at-home/) - Remember the story of the slow but steady Tortoise and the fast but lazy Hare? We are supposed to admire the tortoise’s persistence and admonish the rabbit for taking a rest, but is that the best way to see this lesson?
- [Task Initiation: Executive Functioning Struggles and Little Ways You Can Help](https://5sensesll.com/2025/04/task-initiation-executive-functioning-little-ways-to-help/) - Task initiation is the ability to start a task. It is something most people can just do. However, if you have ADHD, it can feel impossible.
- [Autism: Mad Scientist Toddlers](https://5sensesll.com/2025/04/autism-mad-scientist-toddlers/) - You made a child who needs to test all the laws of the universe for themselves. They believe in nothing they cannot taste, touch, break or destroy.
- [Chili: Eating a Rainbow in a Bowl](https://5sensesll.com/2025/04/chili-eating-a-rainbow-in-a-bowl/) - My family is enjoying warm, comforting foods, this spring. Our go-to recipe for chili is packed full of healthy ingredients and flavor. And is super adaptable.
- [Homeschooling With Dysgraphia, A Survivor's Tale](https://5sensesll.com/2025/04/12896/) - Rae has dysgraphia and did every writing lesson “late.” But she was able to get A's on essays in college at 17. This is how homeschooling helped her get there.
- [Accommodating My Homeschoolers](https://5sensesll.com/2025/04/accommodating-my-homeschoolers/) - Accommodations aren't just for public school and IEP meetings. There are things you can do in your homeschool to help your child get more from their lessons.
- [What does an OT like to see in an Easter Basket?](https://5sensesll.com/2025/04/what-does-an-ot-like-to-see-in-an-easter-basket/) - What does a developmentally appropriate easter basket look like? I've got some ideas. It doesn't have to be all chocolate and plastic eggs!
- [Understanding Executive Function Disorder](https://5sensesll.com/2025/03/understanding-executive-function-disorder/) - Problems with executive function can occur in people with ADHD, autism, and other learning challenges and be very frustrating for parents to understand.
- [The Alternative Parenting Pipeline](https://5sensesll.com/2025/04/the-alternative-parenting-pipeline/) - Before having kids, I really had no clue what kind of mom I would be. I didn’t even know there were so many choices of how to parent.
- [Why the Outdoors is Amazing for Neurodivergent Kids](https://5sensesll.com/2025/03/why-the-outdoors-is-amazing-for-neurodivergent-kids/) - My husband and I started an Outdoor Service Guides group so our kids could experience scouting. Nine years later, I still think this is one of the best things we’ve ever done.
- [Why your ADHD child needs praise! ](https://5sensesll.com/2025/03/why-your-adhd-child-needs-praise/) - Did you know that neurotypical people get a boost of happy brain chemicals from a job well done? But that doesn't work for us ADHD folks. Here's why.
- [Teaching Horticulture at Home](https://5sensesll.com/2025/03/teaching-horticulture-at-home/) - I am once again starting seeds for our spring gardening experiment. I am now referring to it as an experiment, because we really are never sure what is going to happen in our garden.
- [Victory Gardening](https://5sensesll.com/2025/03/homeschooling-and-victory-gardening/) - Victory gardening was the cool thing to do in the 1940s. And now it is back! Is this the perfect way to add some science and life skills to your homeschooling?
- [Free Women's History Month Lesson](https://5sensesll.com/2025/03/free-womens-history-month-lesson/) - This is the month where we honor women who did make history. Most of them had to work against the ideas of what made a "good woman" in their time.
- [Can You Homeschool Pathological Demand Avoidant Kids?](https://5sensesll.com/2025/03/can-you-homeschool-pathological-demand-avoidant-kids/) - Pathological Demand Avoidance, co-occurs with ADHD or autism, and means that your child doesn't want to do things just because they were told to do them.
- [Learning To Write with ADHD](https://5sensesll.com/2025/03/adhd-and-learning-to-write/) - Writing well is a challenge for students with ADHD. There are a few strategies you can use to help build your child's confidence and skill.
- [ADHD + Coffee = Magic ](https://5sensesll.com/2025/03/adhd-coffee-magic/) - Using coffee instead of medication helps some people with ADHD focus and get more done! Why does this work and should you try it? Learn more!
- [Weird Rules for my Smart Child](https://5sensesll.com/2025/02/weird-rules-for-my-smart-child/) - I have a child who is incredibly smart, but also, can't read a room. So, I taught her a few rules, that she has lived by from preschool to college.
- [Making your own Schedule and Goals](https://5sensesll.com/2025/02/making-your-own-schedule-and-goals/) - One of the hardest parts of being a homeschool parent is that you have to set your own schedule. If you don’t make the plans, they don’t happen.
- [My Favorite Toys for Imaginative Play](https://5sensesll.com/2023/10/my-favorite-toys-for-imaginative-play/) - While using their imaginations, children learn how to interact with the world and other people. Here are some of my favorite toys for imaginative play.
- [Organizing Your Kids: Charts that Work](https://5sensesll.com/2025/02/weekly-schedules-and-organizing-your-kids/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]Every year, I start off the year with the goal to be more organized. Now that my kids are older, I want to find methods that also work for them. Learning how to organize themselves and keep up with their work will help them be successful in real life
- [Following Up on Our Kanban Chore Chart](https://5sensesll.com/2025/02/following-up-on-our-kanban-chore-chart/) - My family has been using our Kanban chore chart for a few weeks now. I thought it was time to give you all an update on how that is going.
- [Tips for Homeschooling when you have ADHD](https://5sensesll.com/2025/02/tips-for-homeschooling-when-you-have-adhd/) - I often talk about homeschooling when the kids have ADHD. But what if you have it? I have some tips.
- [Black History Month: Free Lesson](https://5sensesll.com/2025/02/black-history-month-free-lesson/) - I have a gift for you! In honor of Black History Month, I have put together a lesson plan to teach your child about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad.
- [How to be the Worst Autism Parent](https://5sensesll.com/2025/01/how-to-be-the-worst-autism-parent/) - Generally, I love working with autistic children as part of my OT practice. But today, I’m going to tell you about the worst experience I ever had as an OT.
- [The Fallacy of Subjects](https://5sensesll.com/2025/01/the-fallacy-of-subjects/) - The way we separate topics for teaching to children is just plain dumb. The human brain learns best through play, engagement, and connections.
- [Adding a Baby To Your Homeschool Family](https://5sensesll.com/2025/01/adding-a-baby-to-your-homeschool-family/) - Yes, you can homeschool your older kids with a baby. But it takes some planning. Here are my tips for how to incorporate your baby into your homeschool life.
- [Understanding the New CDC Developmental Milestones Checklist](https://5sensesll.com/2025/01/the-new-cdc-developmental-milestones-checklist/) - The CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics announced a new set of developmental milestones, the first in 30 years. What do these changes mean for you and your child.
- [How to be a Happy SAHM](https://5sensesll.com/2025/01/how-to-be-a-happy-sahm/) - Finding joy in the work of being a stay-at-home parent is hard work in and of itself. I have some ideas on how to keep yourself sane and find happiness in the work.
- [Lunch Lady Help! Turning Dinner into Lunch You Will Want to Eat! ](https://5sensesll.com/2025/01/lunch-lady-help-turning-dinner-into-lunch-you-will-want-to-eat/) - One of the challenges of staying home with your kids is that you have to keep feeding them. I love food, but even I get burned out on cooking every meal.
- [What is a High School Credit in Homeschooling? ](https://5sensesll.com/2024/12/what-is-a-high-school-credit-in-homeschooling/) - What must you and your student do to count something as a high school credit? Let’s take a look at the most common answers.
- [Can a Diet Cure Autism or ADHD? ](https://5sensesll.com/2024/12/can-a-diet-cure-autism-or-adhd/) - There is no diet that will cure ADHD or autism. However, I do think there is a reason these diets get so much attention, and some of them make some good points.
- [Intergenerational Trauma](https://5sensesll.com/2024/12/intergenerational-trauma/) - Trauma can influence the genes of those who experience it, which can lead to anxiety or a tendency towards substance abuse in future generations.
- [Puzzles: More than Meets the Eye](https://5sensesll.com/2024/12/puzzles-more-than-meets-the-eye/) - As both an OT and a parent, I am a fan of puzzles. Every time you work on a puzzle you are using logic, reasoning, and visual perceptual skills while also using some fine motor skills to put the pieces into place. Here is the progression of puzzle working and how to choose the right one for your child.
- [Role Playing Games: When You Don't Want a Dungeon](https://5sensesll.com/2024/12/role-playing-games-when-you-dont-want-a-dungeon/) - Is your child asking to play an RPG (role playing game)? Do you like the idea but aren’t a dungeon master? Trust me, I understand. Role Playing Games can be great to explore story development, character building, and problem solving. But they can can be intimidating to learn. So what games can you play instead?
- [10 Things Every Homeschooled Kid is Getting For Christmas](https://5sensesll.com/2024/12/every-homeschool-moms-christmas-list/) - It’s Christmas shopping time! That means it’s time to re-stock the school supplies and pass them off as gifts. Homeschooling families all need to stock up on the same essentials every Christmas.
- [Homeschooling for the Holidays](https://5sensesll.com/2024/12/homeschooling-for-the-holidays/) - Taking a break from normal routines helps you regroup and re-energize. Make crafts, bake cookies, watch holiday movies and visit family.
- [When to Talk to Your Kids About Dating](https://5sensesll.com/2024/11/when-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-dating/) - This is a question I have a strong opinion on. I think the best time to start talking about dating is significantly before your child starts dating.
- [Teaching Your Child How To Ride A Bike](https://5sensesll.com/2024/11/teaching-your-child-how-to-ride-a-bike/) - Do you have a child who is struggling with learning to ride a bicycle? Do they want to do it but just don’t seem to have the skills to do it? I’ve got you.
- [Childhood Passions are Overrated](https://5sensesll.com/2024/11/childhood-passions-are-overrated/) - I don’t want my child to find a single driving passion in their young lives. I want them to find a passion for life.
- [Homeschooling The Challenging Child](https://5sensesll.com/2024/11/homeschooling-the-challenging-child/) - Are you homeschooling a child who would just rather not? Do you worry because they seem behind? I've homeschooled that child, let me give you some advice.
- [Teaching My Dyslexic Kid to Read](https://5sensesll.com/2024/10/teaching-my-dyslexic-kid-to-read/) - Teaching a dyslexic child to read can be one of the most challenging and rewarding parts of homeschooling.
- [Hyperlexia](https://5sensesll.com/2024/10/hyperlexia/) - Do you know a child who was obsessed with letters as a toddler and learned to read well before age 5?
- [Kids and Consequences](https://5sensesll.com/2024/10/kids-and-consequences/) - Giving your kids consequences for their behavior can be one of the more challenging aspects of parenting. This is extra true if your child is neurodiverse.
- [My Job](https://5sensesll.com/2024/10/my-job/) - For many years now, I’ve been mostly a stay-at-home mom, who also homeschools her kids. That sounds so easy compared to what I do. Here’s my job description.
- [Should your Child take ADHD Medication? ](https://5sensesll.com/2024/10/should-your-child-take-adhd-medication/) - There are lots of things to think about when you are considering mediation to address ADHD for your child. There is no one-size-fits-all answer.
- [The Benefits of Boredom](https://5sensesll.com/2024/09/the-benefits-of-boredom/) - One thing that happens to new homeschoolers and rarely to experienced ones, is boredom. Your kids complain they are bored, and look to you to fix this “problem.” Don’t worry, this is a stage and it won’t last too long. Why is this a temporary problem? School Days Have No Downtime If your child
- [Assume Competence! ](https://5sensesll.com/2024/09/assume-competence/) - I saw this phrase recently referring to non-verbal, minimally verbal, and disabled children, and I loved it. Assume competence. What does that mean?
- [How to Spot and Befriend a Homeschool Mom](https://5sensesll.com/2024/09/how-to-spot-and-befriend-a-homeschool-mom/) - It’s homeschool park day, and we all know what that means! We'll be dragging our children to the playground in hopes of adult conversation.
- [You can’t Socialize Away Autism ](https://5sensesll.com/2024/09/you-cant-socialize-away-autism/) - I have an autistic child. I also have a family member who is sure that this child’s “social issues” would be cured if we just “socialized him more.”
- [Skipping and Other Skills Your Child Needs](https://5sensesll.com/2024/09/skipping-and-other-skills-your-child-needs/) - There are some physical skills that can help both brain and body devleopment. Let our OT help you teach your child skipping and more!
- [What is ARFID?](https://5sensesll.com/2024/07/what-is-arfid/) - ARFID is an eating disorder that is prevalent in those with ADHD and autism. It can occur in children as young as 2 and can be very serious.
- [Picky Eaters: Older Kids and Teens Ideas](https://5sensesll.com/2024/09/picky-eaters-older-kids-and-teens-ideas/) - Most parents complain that their teens are eating them "out of house and home". But what if your child is a reluctant eater?
- [Homeschooling with Joy: Part 2](https://5sensesll.com/2024/09/homeschooling-with-joy-part-2/) - Last week I talked about homeschooling with joy. This week, we are going to talk math, reading, and writing. How do we make those fun?
- [Homeschooling with Joy](https://5sensesll.com/2024/08/homeschooling-with-joy/) - As we all start our homeschooling year, I think it is important to remind everyone that you should keep joy front and center in your homeschool.
- [Mom has ADHD! Oh My!](https://5sensesll.com/2024/08/mom-has-adhd-oh-my/) - When my daughter was diagnosed with ADHD it forced me to take a look at my own life. I can see what struggles and gifts my neurodiversity has given me.
- [Multi-Generational ADHD](https://5sensesll.com/2024/08/multi-generational-adhd/) - Do you have a child with ADHD? If so, there is a very strong chance that one of their parents has it too. And at least one of their grandparents also has ADHD.
- [Neurodivergent Brain Development](https://5sensesll.com/2024/08/neurodivergent-brain-development/) - Did you know that the neurodiverse brain has a different developmental pattern than a neurotypical brain? And that impacts how and when they are ready to learn.
- [Sometimes You Can't Move Forward, That's Okay](https://5sensesll.com/2024/08/sometimes-you-cant-move-forward-thats-okay/) - Sometimes, life throws us a curve ball and we can't do what we know we should. Sometimes, all we can do is keep trying. And that is okay.
- [Help for Picky Eaters](https://5sensesll.com/2024/07/help-for-picky-eaters/) - Feeding a toddler or a very picky small child can be challenging. I have some ideas for how to make food more fun for your picky eater.
- [ADHD, The Dopamine Seeker](https://5sensesll.com/2024/07/adhd-the-dopamine-seeker/) - Lack of dopamine can lead to depression, anxiety, difficulty completing tasks, and a lot of struggle. So, how do we help your ADHD child get more dopamine?
- [Field Trips and More Field Trips!](https://5sensesll.com/2024/07/field-trips-and-more-field-trips/) - Burnt out on field trip ideas? There may be some amazing things to see and do if you look more local and smaller in scale.
- [The Homeschooler at the County Fair](https://5sensesll.com/2024/07/the-homeschooler-at-the-county-fair/) - Competing in the country fair became a wonderful addition to our homeschool art program, and helped my kids learn to win and lose. I entered too so I could display the traits I was trying to teach.
- [Homeschoolers at Summer Camp](https://5sensesll.com/2024/07/homeschoolers-at-summer-camp/) - Summer Camps come in all shapes and sizes. And they can be a great way to shake up your kid's routine. It can be a great learning experience.
- [Ten reasons why you should take your kids kayaking this summer!](https://5sensesll.com/2024/07/ten-reasons-why-you-should-take-you-kids-kayaking-this-summer/) - If you have never kayaked before, I highly recommend it. It is easy, fun, and has some amazing hidden benefits.
- [Why we should be teaching dance! ](https://5sensesll.com/2024/06/why-we-should-be-teaching-dance/) - Without a doubt, children benefit from exposure to the “arts.” In schools, this is often limited to music or painting. But dancing is great for kids, too.
- [ADHD Kids Need to Move to Learn](https://5sensesll.com/2024/06/adhd-kids-need-to-move-to-learn/) - ADHD students need to move to learn best. Not all movement has the same impact. Some movement is more helpful than others. But what does that mean in practice?
- [Why Kids Today are So Violent — It isn't the Video Games](https://5sensesll.com/2024/06/why-kids-today-are-so-violent-it-isnt-the-video-games/) - We have an epidemic of kids dying directly and indirectly from bullying. I think there is one thing, in particular, that we need to take a hard look at.
- [Summer Fun – Cooking with Kids](https://5sensesll.com/2024/06/summer-fun-cooking-with-kids/) - Cooking is one of my favorites activities to do with kids. There are some ways to change it up to make it more interesting as part of your summer fun.
- [Homeschooling Kindergarten: Three Ways](https://5sensesll.com/2024/06/homeschooling-kindergarten-three-ways/) - Finding the right balance between homeschooling and a career is a difficult task. And every family does it a bit differently.
- [Rotating Your Books, Seasonally](https://5sensesll.com/2024/06/rotating-your-books-seasonally/) - I love books. I have used homeschooling as an excuse to buy tons of books. But if your children are small, too many books can actually be overwhelming for them.
- [Just Say No to Online Kindergarten and Preschool](https://5sensesll.com/2024/06/just-say-no-to-online-kindergarten-and-preschool/) - Online programs can’t provide what younger kids really need for their brains and bodies to gain the skills they need to develop at that age.
- [How to Write a Summer Unit Study in Seven Easy Steps](https://5sensesll.com/2024/05/how-to-write-a-summer-unit-study/) - Creating your own Summer Unit Study is easy, once you know the recipe. In just seven easy steps, you can create a special unit study around any topic for any age.
- [Why Swimming Lessons Should be Part of Your Summer!](https://5sensesll.com/2024/05/swimming-lessons/) - Swimming is a great, healthy hobby. But I think you should put your kid in swim lessons because of what it does for your child outside the water.
- [Motivation and Your Neurospicy Teen](https://5sensesll.com/2024/05/motivation-and-your-neurospicy-teen/) - True motivation comes from inside a person. It involves feeling in charge of yourself and your decisions. For a teen with neurodiversity, this can be hard.
- [Summer Fun – Art Outside](https://5sensesll.com/2024/05/summer-fun-art-outside/) - Creating art is one way to get your child thinking, moving and doing in a different way than usual. Jump into the mess, but do it in the yard!
- [Homeschooling is Hard](https://5sensesll.com/2024/05/homeschooling-is-hard/) - If you see homeschoolers on social media, you may be under the impression it is all beautiful days of well-behaved children and happy lessons. Those are lies.
- [Summer Homeschooling](https://5sensesll.com/2024/05/summer-homeschooling/) - Summer is a great time to change gears in your homeschool and try something new. Here are some examples of how I have done that over the years.
- [How to teach art when you don’t know anything about art!](https://5sensesll.com/2024/05/how-to-teach-art-when-you-dont-know-anything-about-art/) - Art is an essential part of a good education. It is easy to feel overwhelmed trying to teach art to your child. But it doesn't have to be scary.
- [Does your child need an emotional support pet? ](https://5sensesll.com/2024/05/does-your-child-need-an-emotional-support-pet/) - Finding the right pet for your family can be a challenge. Finding the right pet that can also provide your child with emotional support can be harder.
- [Metacognition and Executive Function](https://5sensesll.com/2024/04/metacognition-and-executive-function/) - Metacognition is an important part of Executive Function. And it is a skill that can be strengthened and worked on just like any other.
- [Language Arts: Breaking It Down](https://5sensesll.com/2024/04/language-arts-breaking-it-down/) - Language Arts is plural because it is a subject that covers many different areas, skills, and abilities. Let's break it down into manageable parts.
- [Do I need to wear a bonnet to homeschool?](https://5sensesll.com/2024/04/do-i-need-to-wear-a-bonnet-to-homeschool/) - Educating your child is a full-time job and there is nothing wrong with living in this century to do it! You don't have to homestead to homeschool.
- [Selective and Situational Mutism](https://5sensesll.com/2024/04/selective-and-situational-mutism/) - Selective mutism is when someone doesn't speak in certain situations. It is actually situational mutism because they don't feel safe there.
- [Later is Just Fine](https://5sensesll.com/2024/04/later-is-just-fine/) - Are they attaining skills later than their peers? That is okay! Earlier does NOT mean better. Doing things “later” doesn’t mean never.
- [Autism and Facial Expressions](https://5sensesll.com/2024/04/autism-and-facial-expressions/) - Autistic children often struggle with recognizing facial expressions and body language. I have some tips on how to play some games to work on these skills.
- [Frugal Living](https://5sensesll.com/2024/04/frugal-living/) - Staying home to homeschool is financially challenging for most families. I have a few tips on things I've done to cut costs over the years.
- [A  Dyslexia Journey  ](https://5sensesll.com/2024/04/a-dyslexia-journey/) - How does a dyslexic child learn to read? Slow and steady! Today's post details the journey of one girl from beginner to reader.
- [Let Your Child Set The Pace of Their Education](https://5sensesll.com/2024/03/let-your-child-set-the-pace-of-their-education/) - Are you homeschooling a child with learning challenges? Are they attaining skills later than their peers? That is okay! Earlier does NOT mean better.
- [Screen Time: How much when? ](https://5sensesll.com/2024/03/screen-time-how-much-when/) - I know there are tons of debates about screen time. Is it safe? How much is too much? I am going to share what I have done as a parent, and why.
- [Neurodiverse Parenting Beyond Age 18](https://5sensesll.com/2024/03/neurodiverse-parenting-beyond-age-18/) - There are a lot of reasons why your child may not be ready to go off to college or join the workforce right out of high school. And that's okay.
- [Middle School: What Really Matters](https://5sensesll.com/2024/03/middle-school-what-really-matters/) - Middle school can be a challenging time. There are so many changes in a few short years for most kids. There are some things you can do to make things easier.
- [Auditory Processing Disorder: How to Homeschool when they literally can't hear what you're saying](https://5sensesll.com/2024/03/auditory-processing-disorder-how-to-homeschool-when-they-literally-cant-hear-what-youre-saying/) - Auditory Processing Disorder is when a person’s brain has trouble making sense of words and sounds. Here are my tips for how to adapt your homeschooling to help a child with APD.
- [Homemade Multi-sensory Letters](https://5sensesll.com/2024/02/homemade-multi-sensory-letters/) - Do you have a child who is struggling to learn the difference between “b” and “d”? Today, I have a cheap and easy way to make your homeschool more multi-sensory!
- [Time-Out is for Toys](https://5sensesll.com/2024/02/time-out-is-for-toys/) - Time-outs never seemed to deliver the promised good behavior and self control. I found a new way to use time-outs that works.
- [Executive Function Tip: Rewards](https://5sensesll.com/2024/02/executive-function-tip-rewards/) - Rewarding children for good behavior is a long-standing tradition. But how to implement it in a way that works in your home school?
- [5 Fun Ways To Improve Handwriting Without Writing Letters](https://5sensesll.com/2024/02/improve-your-childs-handwriting/) - Learning to write is hard. Writing is a complex task. It requires muscle strength in the arm, wrist, and hand; visual perceptual skills; fine motor control; and hand-eye coordination. In order for a child to learn to write it is important to address all those skills. And most of them need to be developed apart
- [Give them Scissors!](https://5sensesll.com/2024/02/give-them-scissors/) - Scissors teach wonderful skills, build the brain and body connection, and prepare kids for real-life problems.
- [Valentine's Day OT Fun](https://5sensesll.com/2024/02/valentines-day-ot-fun/) - Valentine's Day is a great chance to change up our routine and get some great fine motor activities into our day. Here are some of my favorite activities.
- [Learning to Write, Beyond Copy Work](https://5sensesll.com/2024/02/learning-to-write-beyond-copy-work/) - How do you work on teaching writing beyond copy work? These ideas can get your student writing more, in a gentle way.
- [Mom Help: Keeping them Busy! ](https://5sensesll.com/2024/02/mom-help-keeping-them-busy/) - Sometimes as a mom, you need to do things like cook or clean. What can you do with your little one? Leet me give you some ideas.
- [Why I won’t push my ADHD college kid to also get a job. ](https://5sensesll.com/2024/02/why-i-wont-push-my-adhd-college-kid-to-also-get-a-job/) - While I know it is common for college students to have jobs, I won’t be asking that of any of my kids. I think college is enough of a job for most kids.
- [The 10 Signs of Reading Readiness](https://5sensesll.com/2018/10/identifying-10-signs-of-reading-readiness/) - Sings of reading readiness can be divided into two categories: physical and language. Physical indicators of reading readiness are often the most overlooked.
- [Drawing vs. Writing Letters – What’s the difference?](https://5sensesll.com/2019/03/drawing-vs-writing-letters-whats-the-difference/) - Learning to write letters, and not draw them, takes time and effort. It is critical to building good handwriting and being able to write quickly and well.
- [Why OT’s Tell You to Learn Capital Letters First](https://5sensesll.com/2019/03/why-ots-tell-you-to-learn-capital-letters-first/) - Lots of programs teach upper and lowercase letters at the same time. However, learning capital letters first is a better strategy.
- [The Developmental Stages of Writing – Why your preschooler isn't ready yet!](https://5sensesll.com/2019/06/the-developmental-stages-of-writing-why-your-preschooler-isnt-ready-yet/) - Is your child ready to learn to write letters? There is a developmental path to writing. Working on the right skills at the right time makes all the difference.
- [What is developmentally appropriate education for ages 3-7? ](https://5sensesll.com/2023/08/what-is-developmentally-appropriate-education-for-ages-3-7/) - Developmentally appropriate education is when the instruction aligns with what children are ready to learn. It meets them where they are and helps them grow.
- [Making letters fun!](https://5sensesll.com/2023/09/making-letters-fun/) - There are lots of great ways to teach and practice writing without actually writing. Here are a few ideas that teach letters with a multi-sensory approach.
- [What Kindergarten Should Be](https://5sensesll.com/2023/09/what-kindergarten-should-be/) - Developmentally appropriate kindergarten has all but disappeared and our children are paying the price.
- [Does your child have signs of a learning disability?](https://5sensesll.com/2023/09/does-your-child-have-symptoms-of-a-learning-disablity/) - Are you worried about your child’s progress this year? How do you know if she is demonstrating symptoms of a learning disability? Is it time to worry?
- [Kanban your Kids: Chore Charts that Work ](https://5sensesll.com/2023/10/kanban-your-kids-chore-charts-that-work/) - I need a new way to tell the kids to do their chores. We thought a Kanban board might help. Here is how we modified this business strategy to work in our home.
- [Eight Tips for Homeschooling Your ADHD Child](https://5sensesll.com/2023/10/8-tips-for-homeschooling-your-adhd-child/) - Homeschooling a child with ADHD can be rewarding and exhausting. Here is our list of tips to make your homeschool journey easier on you and your child.
- [Homeschooling Sensory Processing Disorder](https://5sensesll.com/2023/10/homeschooling-sensory-processing-disorder/) - Homeschooling your child with SPD takes some special planning. I have some tips on how to work sensory input into your day.
- [Handwork in your Homeschool -- No Knitting Required](https://5sensesll.com/2023/10/handwork-in-your-homeschool-no-knitting-required/) - Handwork is a great addition to a homeschool plan. But it doesn't always have to include knitting. Here are some easier crafts you can try.
- [My Favorite Toys: Rock Crayons for Building a Good Pencil Grip](https://5sensesll.com/2023/10/my-favorite-toys-rock-crayons-for-developing-good-pencil-grip/) - Rock Crayons are a great way of helping your young child build the muscle strength needed for a proper pencil grip. And they are fun!
- [5 Tips for New Homeschool Parents](https://5sensesll.com/2023/11/an-open-letter-to-new-homeschool-parents/) - How and why every family homeschools are different, but there are some universal tips I want to give you to make your homeschool journey easier.
- [My Favorite Board Games for Problem Solving and Strategy](https://5sensesll.com/2023/11/my-favorite-toys-board-games/) - As an OT, games are great. As a mom, some games just aren't fun for a range of ages. Here are my winners, games that work for kids (and adults) of all ages.
- [3 Ways Homeschooled Children Learn to Read and How to Help Them!](https://5sensesll.com/2023/11/three-paths-homeschoolers-take-to-reading/) - Homeschoolers have the luxury of learning to read at their own pace, in their own time, and in their own way. But most children follow one of 3 patterns.
- [What's wrong with screen time? Nothing...but...](https://5sensesll.com/2023/11/whats-wrong-with-screen-time/) - Why I think you should limit your kids screen time. And why you don't need to stress about it.
- [My Favorite Toys — Fidget Toys for Focus and Hand Strength](https://5sensesll.com/2023/11/my-favorite-toys-fidgets-for-focus-and-hand-strength/) - As an OT, I love the new interest in fidget toys. Not all fidget toys work for everyone and some work better than others. Here are some of my favorites.
- [The Mother of Thanksgiving](https://5sensesll.com/2023/11/the-mother-of-thanksgiving/) - Sarah Josepha Hale was a writer, editor, and mother. And she is the person most responsible for making Thanksgiving a national holiday.
- [Card Games for Everyone – No Reading Required](https://5sensesll.com/2023/11/card-games-for-fun-no-reading-required/) - Card games help kids develop hand-eye coordination and problem-solving. These are some games my family has enjoyed recently.
- [8 Tips for Homeschooling When Your Child Has Autism](https://5sensesll.com/2023/11/8-tips-for-homeschooling-when-your-child-has-autism/) - Autism is complicated and different people experience it very differently. But there are a few things that seem to help when homeschooling someone with Autism.
- [Tools Instead of Toys](https://5sensesll.com/2023/12/tools-instead-of-toys/) - Toys are great. But sometimes you want to actually DO something instead of pretend to do something. That's where kid-sized tools come in.
- [Adventures in Homeschooling: Raising Tadpoles!](https://5sensesll.com/2023/12/adventures-in-homeschooling-hatching-tree-frogs/) - Class pets are a right of passage and can be a lot of fun. But not all classroom pets are created equal.
- [Doll Play: For Boys and Girls!](https://5sensesll.com/2023/12/doll-play-for-boys-and-girls/) - I am a huge fan of dolls as part of imaginative play. I have some tips and things to look for when picking a doll for a child in your life.
- [Overcoming Dyscalculia, One Day At a Time](https://5sensesll.com/2023/12/overcoming-dyscalculia-one-day-at-a-time/) - When my daughter was in fourth grade, I realized that she has dyscalculia. To help her overcome her struggle, I had to learn a new way to teach math, one day at a time.
- [Celebrating the Holidays with Sensory Kids](https://5sensesll.com/2023/12/celebrating-the-holidays-with-sensory-kids/) - If your child has sensory integration disorder, the holidays aren’t so merry and way too bright! The good news is that there are ways to help your child.
- [Failure and the Non-typical child](https://5sensesll.com/2023/12/failure-and-the-non-typical-child/) - As a parent to more than one non-typical child, I have to work harder to help my children experience success. And give them tools to overcome their failures.
- [Finding Balance with Neurodiverse Children](https://5sensesll.com/2024/01/finding-balance-with-neurodiverse-children/) - For some, finding balance comes naturally. But for the person who is neurodiverse, this whole idea makes no sense. Here's why.
- [What do sick days look like when you homeschool?](https://5sensesll.com/2024/01/what-do-sick-days-look-like-when-you-homeschool/) - Most of us remember exactly how we spent our sick days as children. It sets a pattern for how we care for ourselves as adults. Here's how we handle sick days.
- [Skipping the 4-Year Degree: Post Graduation Choices](https://5sensesll.com/2024/01/skipping-the-4-year-degree-homeschoolers-post-graduation-choices/) - What do homeschooled kids do instead of a traditional 4 year degree? While many do attend college, there are some great alternatives!
- [8 Tips For Overcoming Dysgraphia](https://5sensesll.com/2023/09/how-to-teach-handwriting-to-overcome-dysgraphia/) - Dysgraphia can seem an overwhelming struggle for both you and your child. But there are things you can do to help your child overcome dysgraphia.

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- [American History Combined Timeline](https://5sensesll.com/program-resources/american-history-resource-list/american-history-combined-timeline/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Heading Section” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” custom_padding=”20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”70%” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”||8px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font_size=”48px” title_font_size_tablet=”41px” title_font_size_phone=”25px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Conditional Section – Not Logged In” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” display_conditions=”W3siaWQiOiIzZDY0ZjA1Yi1jNTdmLTRjMTEtODE2Mi1jYTNjY2MyOTE4OTQiLCJjb25kaXRpb24iOiJsb2dnZWRJblN0YXR1cyIsImNvbmRpdGlvblNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImRpc3BsYXlSdWxlIjoibG9nZ2VkT3V0IiwiYWRtaW5MYWJlbCI6IkxvZ2dlZCBJbiBTdGF0dXMiLCJlbmFibGVDb25kaXRpb24iOiJvbiJ9LCJvcGVyYXRvciI6Ik9SIn1d” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” max_width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_login title=”You
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- [American History Book List](https://5sensesll.com/program-resources/american-history-resource-list/american-history-book-list/) - Here you will find a complete list of the books used in American History – Colonization and the Creation of a Country including links to where to purchase them.
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- [King Arthur and the Middle Ages Resources and Book List](https://5sensesll.com/program-resources/king-arthur-and-the-middle-ages-resources-and-book-list/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Heading Section” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” custom_padding=”20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”70%” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”||8px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font_size=”48px” title_font_size_tablet=”41px” title_font_size_phone=”25px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Conditional Section – Not Logged In” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” display_conditions=”W3siaWQiOiIzZDY0ZjA1Yi1jNTdmLTRjMTEtODE2Mi1jYTNjY2MyOTE4OTQiLCJjb25kaXRpb24iOiJsb2dnZWRJblN0YXR1cyIsImNvbmRpdGlvblNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImRpc3BsYXlSdWxlIjoibG9nZ2VkT3V0IiwiYWRtaW5MYWJlbCI6IkxvZ2dlZCBJbiBTdGF0dXMiLCJlbmFibGVDb25kaXRpb24iOiJvbiJ9LCJvcGVyYXRvciI6Ik9SIn1d” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” max_width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_login title=”You
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- [Foundations and Fundamentals Resource List](https://5sensesll.com/program-resources/foundations-and-fundamentals-resource-list/) - Videos, links to blog posts and other helpful information to help you get the most from Foundations and Fundamentals.
- [Children of the Longhouse Resource and Book List](https://5sensesll.com/program-resources/children-of-the-longhouse-resource-and-book-list/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Heading Section” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” custom_padding=”20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”70%” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”||8px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font_size=”48px” title_font_size_tablet=”41px” title_font_size_phone=”25px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Conditional Section – Not Logged In” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” display_conditions=”W3siaWQiOiIzZDY0ZjA1Yi1jNTdmLTRjMTEtODE2Mi1jYTNjY2MyOTE4OTQiLCJjb25kaXRpb24iOiJsb2dnZWRJblN0YXR1cyIsImNvbmRpdGlvblNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImRpc3BsYXlSdWxlIjoibG9nZ2VkT3V0IiwiYWRtaW5MYWJlbCI6IkxvZ2dlZCBJbiBTdGF0dXMiLCJlbmFibGVDb25kaXRpb24iOiJvbiJ9LCJvcGVyYXRvciI6Ik9SIn1d” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” max_width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_login title=”You
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- [Privacy Policy](https://5sensesll.com/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Our website address is: https://5sensesll.com. This site utilizes Akismet's anti-spam service to protect against spam comments and form submissions. The information we collect typically includes the commenter's IP address, user agent, referrer, and Site URL (along with other information directly provided by the commenter such as their name, username, email address, and
- [American History Resource List](https://5sensesll.com/program-resources/american-history-resource-list/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Heading Section” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” custom_padding=”20px||||false|false” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”70%” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”||8px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font_size=”48px” title_font_size_tablet=”41px” title_font_size_phone=”25px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Conditional Section – Not Logged In” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” display_conditions=”W3siaWQiOiIzZDY0ZjA1Yi1jNTdmLTRjMTEtODE2Mi1jYTNjY2MyOTE4OTQiLCJjb25kaXRpb24iOiJsb2dnZWRJblN0YXR1cyIsImNvbmRpdGlvblNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImRpc3BsYXlSdWxlIjoibG9nZ2VkT3V0IiwiYWRtaW5MYWJlbCI6IkxvZ2dlZCBJbiBTdGF0dXMiLCJlbmFibGVDb25kaXRpb24iOiJvbiJ9LCJvcGVyYXRvciI6Ik9SIn1d” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” max_width=”100%”
- [About Laura](https://5sensesll.com/about-laura/) - I am a writer and an occupational therapist. And I have a passion for creating educational options for kids and parents who don't fit the typical mold.
- [Our Philosophy](https://5sensesll.com/the-five-senses-literature-lessons-philosophy/) - I have created something based on my knowledge of how children learn best. Here is how our programs align with other well known homeschool styles.
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- [Native American History Book List](https://5sensesll.com/program-resources/native-american-history-book-list/) - This is the book list for American History - Indigenous People of North America and Hawai'i, including links to purchase the books online.
- [Foundations and Fundamentals Book List](https://5sensesll.com/program-resources/foundations-and-fundamentals-book-list/) - This is the book list for Foundations and Fundamentals. It is only available if you have purchased Foundations and Fundamentals.
- [Wonderful World Resource List](https://5sensesll.com/program-resources/wonderful-world-resource-list-3/) - Below are some recommended supplies for Wonderful World. You don't need to get these specific brands or items, but these are the ones we recommend.
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- [Cesar Chavez and the Fight for Worker's Rights Unit Study](https://5sensesll.com/product/cesar-chavez-and-the-fight-for-workers-rights-unit-study/) - It is Hispanic Heritage Month and we are giving away a lesson about Cesar Chavez, a civil rights activist and labor leader who co-founded the National Farm Workers Association. He emphasized direct, nonviolent tactics as a way to gain better wages and working conditions for farm workers. This unit is designed to be done with any age student, all you need to do is use a biography with it that meets your student's reading level. You can also choose to read the book to them. The program has a couple of suggestions for younger students. This unit study includes: geography, math, social studies, Spanish, copy work, and more! Grab your free copy here!
- [David Drake: Enslaved Potter and Poet Unit Study](https://5sensesll.com/product/david-drake-enslaved-potter-and-poet-unit-study/) - It is Black History Month and we are giving away a lesson about David Blake, also known as Dave the Potter. Dave was enslaved in the 1800s and became a skilled craftsman and artisan creating large, beautiful pottery. His pottery is notable both because of the size and craftsmanship but also because he wrote small poems on the pots. His story is important both because Dave was special, but also because his story was not unique. He was enslaved from birth, he was separated from family and sold several times, and he was treated horrendously by his enslavers. This unit study is uses the book Etched in Clay: The Life of Dave, Enslaved Potter and Poet by Andrea Cheng as the foundation of the unit study. The book is a collection of poems presenting different points of view on Blake's life and gives us some great jumping off points into a whole range of subjects. Topics covered in this unit study include history, art, pottery making, geography, poetry, and science. It touches on big topics and offers opportunities for hands-on crafts. This unit is designed to be used mostly independently by your high-school aged student. The lessons are written directly to the student with instructions to discuss topics with you as their teacher, or to think critically about prompted ideas and questions. We absolutely encourage you to engage with this unit study along side your student. But we know that high schoolers like a degree of independence. So the lessons are designed to suit the best of both worlds, your student initiates the discussion based on their reading or prompting, and you can engage with them from there. Grab your free copy here!
- [Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave Unit Study](https://5sensesll.com/product/dave-the-potter-artist-poet-slave-unit-study/) - It is Black History Month and we are giving away a lesson about David Blake, also known as Dave the Potter. Dave was enslaved in the 1800s and became a skilled craftsman and artisan creating large, beautiful pottery. His pottery is notable both because of the size and craftsmanship but also because he wrote small poems on the pots. His story is important both because Dave was special, but also because his story was not unique. He was enslaved from birth, he was separated from family and sold several times, and he was treated horrendously by his enslavers. Through the lens of Dave's life, we can get learn so many things. This unit study covers topics on poetry, history, art, and geography. It is a jumping off point for big discussions and wonderful hands-on projects. This unit is designed to be used with your elementary aged student. Grab your free copy here!
- [American History – Colonization and the Creation of a Country](https://5sensesll.com/product/american-history-colonization-and-the-creation-of-a-country/) - American History – Colonization and the Creation of a Country is a well-rounded, secular, history based complete curriculum designed for children ages 6-10 years old. Together you and your child will learn about the European colonization of North America, the establishment of the 13 colonies, the Revolutionary War, and the writing of the Constitution. All with great hands-on go-along activities, engaging picture books, and thoughtful discussion topics that go beyond the story. Every lesson starts with a wonderful picture book and includes a wide range of go-along activities built on the topics in the book. You'll learn about Prairie Dogs with Lewis and Clark, make George Washington's breakfast of Hoecakes and tea, read poetry by the first African-American woman poet to be published in North America, explore the science of ocean currents, and even learn a little French. You'll watch videos, play games, and create art to bring alive lessons in a way children enjoy. The lessons include activities to learn language arts, math, and life skills, along with our history and geography. Each lesson includes a copy work passage relevant to the lesson topic. This program is designed to teach your child as a whole person and to include educational activities in a variety of ways to be the most engaging, well-rounded lessons possible. The program includes: The teacher's guide with over 100 pages of instruction and lesson plans. The Student Workbook with over 75 pages of maps, copy work pages, and activities. A United States Wall map you can print and assemble. Online resources including additional maps and timeline graphics. A complete playlist of videos and website resources. The full book list with links to purchase the books from Amazon, Thriftbooks, and local book stores. Supply list and recommendations. This program is made up of three downloadable PDF documents.
- [Wonderful World](https://5sensesll.com/product/wonderful-world/) - The Wonderful World curriculum is designed to be what children need to do to learn – play! This year long program gives you the tools to create a magical, playful year of learning for your child. Each lesson gives you a list of picture books around a theme of the week, read as many as your child wants. Each lesson also has a nursery rhyme or song to sing, to work on vocabulary skills and play with language. Then, there are some ways to play with the ideas of week. These activities include games, imagination, problem solving and learning about the world around us! The weekly themes include seasons, animals, trains, cars, countries of the world, and outer space. Wonderful World has activities and books that cover a wide range of things kids find interesting and want to learn about! This method means that school can be easy and fun, for all of you! Designed to be a perfect year of kindergarten, the activities also work for a range of ages, so siblings can all play and learn together. And because it is developmentally appropriate, you and your child won't be frustrated by activities that are too hard to do for a child this age. Click here to learn about our color-coded Level System. All Five Senses Literature Lessons programs are all written by a homeschooling mom who is also an occupational therapist. She saw that there was a need for a secular, developmentally appropriate option for parents who want kindergarten to be easy and fun. She also wrote it to work for older students who have learning challenges and need something different to develop their language, fine motor skills, thinking and reasoning skills. Lessons are engaging for the whole child and include working on developing fine motor skills before you start writing. Other programs throw kids this age into reading and writing too fast, before they are ready, This leads to frustration, and some kids think they hate learning. Instead, this program will give you the tools to build motor skills and coordination that will prepare your child for reading and writing later. They will work on telling stories and drawing pictures, things that should come before they write their great novel. Don't worry, there is plenty of time for that later. And with a playful year of fun, they will build the imagination needed to create novels! This is a full-color, downloadable PDF document with links to videos and external resources, book and supply lists, worksheets, and corresponding activities for a full school year's worth of learning."
- [Farms Unit Study](https://5sensesll.com/product/farms-unit-study/) - The Farms Unit Study from Five Senses Literature Lessons is an engaging unit study for children who enjoy picture books and are ready for some adult-directed learning with lots of hands-on fun. Every lesson has a book list, memory verse, and hands-on activities that will help your child gain life skills while having fun learning about animals and farms. This is a short unit study designed to take about a month with children ages 3 to 6 years old. Click here to learn about our color-coded Level System. Because these lessons are designed by an occupational therapist, they also include a range of physical activities to develop your child’s fine and gross motor skills. At Five Senses Literature Lessons, we are committed to educating the whole child and engaging the body along with engaging the mind. This is a full-color, downloadable PDF document with links to videos and external resources, book and supply lists and corresponding activities for a full month of learning."
- [Foundations & Fundamentals](https://5sensesll.com/product/foundations-fundamentals/) - Foundations & Fundamentals is a complete, secular curriculum designed to teach children their first lessons in handwriting, phonics, and math. It also reviews shapes and colors to round out the fundamentals children need to develop. On top of that, the program has lessons in social skills, science topics, and lots of recipes for cooking together with your child. This program is designed to teach your child in a holistic manner and integrates lessons to work together to help your child make deeper connections and create lifelong learning. Each lesson is designed by an occupational therapist to engage your child’s mind and body in the learning process so that they retain more. You will read some great children’s books, do engaging activities and be able to complete the alphabet in just 16 lessons, unlike the typical 26 in many other programs. You will move through the letters more quickly, by grouping them in a unique way developed just for Five Senses Literature Lessons. This method is designed to help children learn the letters in a logical order based on shape and sound, to make learning both handwriting and phonics easier for your child. To get the full benefit of this program, you will need to purchase both the Teacher’s Guide and the appropriate Student Workbook. There are three versions of the Student Workbook: Tangerine for right-handed learners, Apricot for left-handed learners, and Pumpkin which offers higher contrast and larger formatting for children with vision or fine motor impairments. Each Student Workbook is a complete companion to the Teacher's Guide and offers the full set of handwriting worksheets, phonics pages, math and activity worksheets. Click here to learn more about our level system which uses colors instead of ages or grades and how to find the right level for your child. This is a full-color, downloadable PDF document with links to videos and external resources, book and supply lists, and corresponding activities.
- [They Called Us Enemy Unit Study](https://5sensesll.com/product/they-called-us-enemy-unit-study/) - George Takei is an American citizen of Japanese heritage. When he was just a small boy, his entire family was forced into concentration camps, along with many other Americans of Japanese decent. They lost their homes and their jobs. The American government decided they were all a threat to America after the attack on Pearl Harbor that pulled us into World War II. George Takei worte They Called Us Enemy, and other books, detailing his experience living in those camps and what his parents went through. He tells this often overlooked piece of American history with heart and a unique perspective. I believe Mr. Takei’s story should become an essential part of every American student’s education. We must know our history to prevent such things from happening ever again. As always, this unit study is going to use the book as a jumping off point to teach your child a wide range of topics. It includes map work and geography, history, science, art, life skills and more. There are multiple ideas for recipes to try, as students this age really should be exploring learning to cook. There are arts and crafts to explore, too. Mr. Takei’s mother worked hard to make each place they lived as cosy as possible, so we will explore things she did. There are instructions, videos links, writing assignments, and even a suggestion for getting involved in your community in this free unit study. Finally, the unit does include a list of books to take your learning further. This unit is written directly to the student, with a couple of pages at the beginning for you, the teacher, to give you more insight into the reasoning behind the lessons. I hope this creates a good opportunity to let your student take the lead in pacing their own work. Everyone asks how long to expect a unit like this to take. For my test run with my daughter, we spent about two weeks on this unit study. This included reading the book and doing a couple of activities each day. Your mileage may vary. I hope you will go grab a copy, and tell your friends to grab one too. Why am I just giving this one away? Because this lesson just felt too important not to. Hopefully, we will expand to offer more programs in what we will be calling Blue,Indigo and Purple levels for older students.
- [Foundations & Fundamentals Student Workbook](https://5sensesll.com/product/foundations-fundamentals-student-workbook/) - The Foundations & Fundamentals program requires both the Teacher's Guide and a Student Workbook. There are three different Student Workbooks to choose from, based on your child's needs. All three options include the letter pieces templates, handwriting pages, phonics book pages, number pages, shape templates, recipe cards, and graphs or other worksheets for the different activities in each lesson. To help you decide which Student Workbook is best for your child, see the examples below.
- [American History - Indigenous People of North America and Hawai‘i](https://5sensesll.com/product/american-history-indigenous-people-of-north-america-and-hawaii/) - Are you wishing for a secular US History program that covers Native Americans and Indigenous People? We've got you covered! This program was written to cover what other history programs don't, in a kid friendly way. Your child will hear stories of people across North America, from Mexico to Canada and hop over and learn about how Hawai'i became a state before ending with lessons on modern day Native American life. The time line of this program stretches from pre-colonization to today, because Native America history didn't end the day Europeans arrived. Lessons include activities to do for language arts, copy work, math, life skills and even social skills. This program is designed to teach your child as a whole person, and to work in educational activities in a variety of ways to be the most engaging, well rounded lessons possible. Written by an occupational therapist, lessons include notes on how to adapt the program to work for children with learning challenges, dyslexia, dysgraphia, ASD, ADHD, and more. Not only can this program work for your child, but it is made to be easy to adapt for them! Your purchase includes a full-color, downloadable PDF document which includes book and supply lists, worksheets, and corresponding activities for a full semester of learning. You'll also get access to our Online Resources with links to videos and external resources.
- [Children of the Longhouse Unit Study](https://5sensesll.com/product/children-of-the-longhouse-unit-study/) - Children of the Longhouse by Joseph Bruchac is an engaging chapter book about a boy and girl growing up in the Iroquois Bear Clan before the European colonization of New York. The coming-of-age story is an excellent foundation for lessons about the history, culture, and family life of the Iroquois people in the 1500s. It also provides a platform for lessons in literature, engineering, social justice, and health, creating a full unit study experience. These Green Units are not your typical literature-based unit studies. Five Senses Literature Lessons units are designed to teach topics far beyond just language arts, covering science, history, life skills, and art. Each book is carefully chosen for its value as part of a history program, telling the story of an individual or group of historically significant people. Because topics of health and science are a part of real life, the literature creates openings for lessons that tie directly back to the story. And because it is how children learn best, each unit is full of hands-on go-along activities and videos that bring the story to life. This is a full-color, downloadable PDF document with links to videos and external resources, book and supply lists, worksheets, and corresponding activities for each chapter of the book. In addition, you will receive links to our YouTube playlist, full of videos to bring your lessons alive, and our Resources page, which makes shopping for your supplies even easier. Green Units are ideal for children ages 8 – 12 who can listen appropriately to or read chapter books. Children studying at the Green Level should be capable of engaging appropriately in discussions about abstract ideas and complete tasks requiring some planning. Click here to learn more about the Color Coded Level System. Five Senses Literature Lessons is dedicated to meeting children’s educational needs in a developmentally appropriate way. Therefore children may be ready for this unit study at different ages.
- [King Arthur and the Middle Ages Unit Study](https://5sensesll.com/product/king-arthur-and-the-middle-ages-unit-study/) - The Green Level Unit on King Arthur and the Middle Ages is designed to teach your child not only this classic legend but also historical information about England in the Middle Ages. Learn about knights, castles, and kings in an interactive way that also leads you to explore topics in science, language, math, and more. Designed to cover all subject areas, without letting your student know how much they are learning, this unit is not only educational but fun and engaging! As a special added bonus, this program comes with a shorter unit study on the book Castles by David Macaulay. This beautiful book will help your child explore the building of a castle and what made castles unique and important to the Middle Ages. This is a full-color, downloadable PDF document with links to videos and external resources, book and supply lists, worksheets, and corresponding activities for each chapter of the book. In addition, you will receive links to our YouTube playlist, full of videos to bring your lessons alive, and our Resources page, which makes shopping for your supplies even easier. Green Units are ideal for children ages 8 – 12 who can listen appropriately to or read chapter books. Children studying at the Green Level should be capable of engaging appropriately in discussions about abstract ideas and complete tasks requiring some planning. Click here to learn more about the Color Coded Level System. Five Senses Literature Lessons is dedicated to meeting children’s educational needs in a developmentally appropriate way. Therefore children may be ready for this unit study at different ages.
- [Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad](https://5sensesll.com/product/harriet-tubman-and-the-underground-railroad/) - In honor of Black History Month 2025, teach your child about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. This free lesson plan is in the style of our Yellow level history programs, and is completely new, not included in the programs we currently offer. This short unit study is a great way to introduce your elementary-aged child to a true American Hero, Harriet Tubman. We are offering this unit study for free as part of our celebration of African American History Month. Spend some time this month learning about Harriet Tubman, her work with the Underground Railroad, as a spy for the Union Army during the Civil War, and her lasting impact on generations of Americans. Discover the hidden messages in Spiritual songs used along the Underground Railroad and how Harriet was a legend in her own time. With lessons in literature, art, history, and science, this short, well-rounded unit study is a great jumping-off point for learning.
- [Elizabeth Caddy Stanton and Women's Voting Rights](https://5sensesll.com/product/elizabeth-caddy-stanton-and-womens-voting-rights/) - This Women’s History Month, and we are giving away a lesson about women getting the right to vote. This is the month where we honor women who made history. Most of them had to work against the ideas of what made a “good woman” in their time. We honor the trailblazers, the educators, and the women who did not take no for an answer. This lesson centers around the book Elizabeth Started All the Trouble by Doreen Rappaport, illustrated by Matt Faulkner. This is a beautiful picture book that includes a huge piece of history. Women did not get the right to vote quickly or easily in the United States, and this book does a nice job sharing with kids the long journey and all the hard work it took. This lesson plan is in the style of our Yellow level history programs, and is completely new, not included in the programs we currently offer. This free unit study includes not only teaching notes on the book, but ideas for taking your child’s learning further. Geography, math, language arts, and copy work are all included in this lesson and turn it into a full blown unit study. Take some time to learn about this important part of American history, today! As always, our lesson plans are appropriate for a range of ages, and learning styles. This program is designed to be used with students ages 5-10, with or without learning disabilities and neurodiversity. I honestly love this book, as it goes far beyond the story of just Elizabeth Caddy Stanton and includes many of the women and events that led to women getting the right to vote. If you want to do this lesson with older students, your local library can help you find more books to add to your child’s reading assignments.
- [Farms Unit Study -- Level: Red](https://5sensesll.com/product/farm-unit-study/) - The Farms Unit Study from Five Senses Literature Lessons is an engaging unit study for children who enjoy picture books and are ready for some adult-directed learning with lots of hands-on fun. Every lesson has a book list, memory verse, and hands-on activities that will help your child gain life skills while having fun learning about animals and farms. This is a short unit study designed to take about a month with children ages 3 to 6 years old.

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