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
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
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 […]
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!
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.
Why Swimming Lessons Should be Part of Your Summer!
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.
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
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!
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?
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.