This article is part of the Adapting Board Games for Neurodivergent and Disabled Kids series. Find the main page for this series here. Popular Card Games Uno Go Fish! Crazy Eights Old Maid Card Game Challenges for Neurodivergent and Disabled Kids...
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Day 14: Opening Activity – Thematic Songs in the Morning Circle
This is a post out of the 31 Days of Morning Circles. You can find the main page for this series here. Seasons and holidays lend themselves to thematic song choices in the morning circle. While it’s nice to have predictable welcoming songs, this part of the morning...
Day 13: Opening Activity – Daily Weather in the Morning Circle
This is a post out of the31 Days of Morning Circles. You can find the main page for this series here. Weather is a universal connector. Everyone talks about the weather which is why I include it in the morning circle. Unlike a calendar, the weather is concrete. We can...
Day 12: Opening Activity – Sharing a Story in the Morning Circle
This is a post out of the 31 Days of Morning Circles. You can find the main page for this series here. The natural progression after introducing story-time is sharing a story in the morning circle. Even though you might share additional stories/books throughout the...
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Welcome to the first day of the 31 Days of Morning Circle Activities. You can find the main page for this series here. Morning circles in the home setting stem from the activity of the same name in daycares and schools. Children gather, often in a circle, to greet the...
Making Unpopular Choices as Parents of a Disabled Child: An Open Letter to Family & Friends
Dear Family and Friends, We want to thank you for all of your support for the journey our little family is on. We recognize that ever since the diagnosis of our child, our relationship with you has changed. You often ask how you can help. Being parents of a disabled...
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Does Balance Exist in Home Education?
I have been asking myself this question since beginning homeschooling in September: Does balance exist in homeschooling? The answer for me is a resounding, No. I could end this post right here, but I want to explain why being out of balance is actually a good thing...
Day 1: Introduction to Morning Circles & Challenges
Welcome to the first day of the 31 Days of Morning Circle Activities. You can find the main page for this series here. Morning circles in the home setting stem from the activity of the same name in daycares and schools. Children gather, often in a circle, to greet the...
Making Unpopular Choices as Parents of a Disabled Child: An Open Letter to Family & Friends
Dear Family and Friends, We want to thank you for all of your support for the journey our little family is on. We recognize that ever since the diagnosis of our child, our relationship with you has changed. You often ask how you can help. Being parents of a disabled...
Making Transitions Easy: Tips for Home Educating a Disabled Child
Planning appropriate activities for a disabled child is difficult. It’s doubly as challenging to get a child to go from one activity to the next without completely losing his attention. This post will give you some specific tips when asking your child to break from...
Does Balance Exist in Home Education?
I have been asking myself this question since beginning homeschooling in September: Does balance exist in homeschooling? The answer for me is a resounding, No. I could end this post right here, but I want to explain why being out of balance is actually a good thing...