by Janet Romo from Autin & Lily The best way to think about the value of homeschooling visuals is to reflect on the role they play for us...
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Assistive Technology vs. Handwriting
By Sarah Collins, MSOT OTR/L from Homeschool OT As an Occupational Therapist consulting with homeschool families, one of the top questions asked is, “Do I force my child...
20 Fun Ways to Develop the Top 5 Reading Readiness Skills
by Marie Rippel from All About learning Did you know that there are five skills your child should master before you begin formal reading instruction? These reading...
Pulling Together Your IEP: Understanding Accommodations
Amy Vickrey, MSE, MEd Accommodations are a frequently used word when children struggle with academics, but it can be challenging to know what the right accommodations are for...
Pulling Together Your IEP: Understanding Testing Accuracy
by Amy Vickrey, MSE, MEd There are many factors to consider when it comes to testing. There are different types of testing, different purposes behind these tests, and...
Do Homeschool Students Need a Public School IEP?
by Sarah Collins, MS/ OTR/L from Homeschool OT and Casey Waugh, OTR/L In early 2017, my eight-year-old was hit directly in the eye with a Frisbee. He could...
4 Tips for When Your Homeschool Methods Need to Change
by Sarah Collins, from Homeschool OT Four years ago, my 7-year-old son was playing at a friend’s house when they created a club. The interesting thing about this...
Aha! Homeschooling Moments: Trusting Your Instincts
by Lindsay Kronmiller, SPED Homeschool Community Member As a mom of kids who learn differently, there have been moments I can look back on and pinpoint them as...
Making the Most Out of Homeschool Field Trips
By Teresa Jones from BiblioPlan “Would you like to learn to write with a feather?” The park guide asked, while handing my daughter a quill and a...
Finding Extracurricular Activities that Fit Your Unique Learner
By Kathy Kuhl, from Learn Differently “Socialization”, the word all homeschoolers hate. This is not because we hate socialization, but rather the fact that relatives and even complete...