Another academic year is underway. There's something about September and back-to-school that helps us reset! I have a bunch of FREE specialized and academic planners on my site to help you get started. I like doing an initial brain dump and quick organization of...
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....
Planning the year is best done in chunks. I like to break up the year into quarters or three-month blocks. To help you with this task, I have created a free handy academic and therapeutic planning guide. The booklet's purpose is to help you reflect on the learning...
Thematic units package learning for most subject areas into one neat box. One of the simplest, and dare I say, most enjoyable methods of planning the academic year is through themes. If you are tempted to purchase thematic units because you don’t have time to...
When educating a neurodivergent or disabled child, the tendency is to lower our expectations. Here, I offer a different mindset for planning for a neurodivergent or disabled child. Rather than lowering your expectations, meet the learner where they're at. Meeting a...
We homeschoolers collect many materials, papers, and books over the years. If we do not have an organizational system, we can forget important activities and lose track of our child's work. If you want a successful year for your child, I highly recommend an...
Part 1 - Outline your beliefs Part 2 - Finding your child’s preferred "intelligence(s)" and learning style Part 3 - Choosing a learning style Part 4 - Locating the curriculum/program and finding resources Part 5 - Adapting/Modifying the curriculum Part 6 –...
Part 1 - Outline your beliefsPart 2 - Finding your child's preferred "intelligence(s)" and learning stylePart 3 - Choosing a learning stylePart 4 - Locating the curriculum/program and finding resourcesPart 5 - Adapting/Modifying the curriculumPart 6 – Mapping out the...
When educating a neurodivergent or disabled child, the tendency is to lower our expectations. Here, I offer a different mindset for planning for a neurodivergent or disabled child. Rather than lowering your expectations, meet the learner where they're at. Meeting a...
We homeschoolers collect many materials, papers, and books over the years. If we do not have an organizational system, we can forget important activities and lose track of our child's work. If you want a successful year for your child, I highly recommend an...
Part 1 - Outline your beliefs Part 2 - Finding your child’s preferred "intelligence(s)" and learning style Part 3 - Choosing a learning style Part 4 - Locating the curriculum/program and finding resources Part 5 - Adapting/Modifying the curriculum Part 6 –...
Part 1 - Outline your beliefsPart 2 - Finding your child's preferred "intelligence(s)" and learning stylePart 3 - Choosing a learning stylePart 4 - Locating the curriculum/program and finding resourcesPart 5 - Adapting/Modifying the curriculumPart 6 – Mapping out the...