Homeschooling

Back-to-School Planners

Back-to-School Planners

As the new academic year begins, it’s the perfect time to get organized. That’s why I’m offering free back‑to‑school planners designed to help you plan confidently. Perfect for educators and therapists supporting learning in a professional setting. Start with a brain...

How to Know If a Child Is Progressing

How to Know If a Child Is Progressing

There is often a lot of talk in new-to-homeschooling groups about being afraid their child won't progress as they had been in school. I often get questions about how parents can measure progress without the exams they are so accustomed to as a gauge for success.⠀ ⠀...

Core Beliefs About Education

Core Beliefs About Education

You already have a belief about education. ⁣   ⁣Is it merely about an imparting of pedagogical information from one person to another, or is it more?⁣ Is the adult the sole decision-maker?⁣ Is education the drilling of skills?⁣   Or, Do you aim to understand...

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Standardized Tests Are Ableist

Standardized Tests Are Ableist

Standardized tests are inherently ableist.   This one-size-fits-all method of evaluation is highly problematic and often debated in conventional schooling (only skimming on the fact that it’s discriminatory). In the homeschool setting, they’re an abomination.⁣...

Standardized Tests Are Ableist

Standardized Tests Are Ableist

Standardized tests are inherently ableist.   This one-size-fits-all method of evaluation is highly problematic and often debated in conventional schooling (only skimming on the fact that it’s discriminatory). In the homeschool setting, they’re an abomination.⁣...