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.
Language Arts: Breaking It Down
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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
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
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.
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
Are you homeschooling a child with learning challenges? Are they attaining skills later than their peers? That is okay! Earlier does NOT mean better.
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.
5 Fun Ways To Improve Handwriting Without Writing Letters
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....
Give them Scissors!
Scissors teach wonderful skills, build the brain and body connection, and prepare kids for real-life problems.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Card Games for Everyone – No Reading Required
Card games help kids develop hand-eye coordination and problem-solving. These are some games my family has enjoyed recently.
What’s wrong with screen time? Nothing…but…
Why I think you should limit your kids screen time. And why you don’t need to stress about it.
3 Ways Homeschooled Children Learn to Read and How to Help Them!
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.
My Favorite Toys: Rock Crayons for Building a 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!
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.