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: Part 2
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learning letters
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!
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....
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.
8 Tips For Overcoming 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.
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.
Why OT’s 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.
Drawing vs. Writing Letters – What’s 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.