By Amy Vickrey, MSE Summertime can mean it is HOT!! While outdoor activities are popular, what happens when it rains or the weather becomes too hot to be outside? How...
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7 Tips for Cultivating Lifelong Learners in Your Homeschool
By Amy Vickrey, MSE As I finish my first year of homeschool with my 6-year-old, soon-to-be “First Grader,” I am looking over the last year at all we have accomplished,...
Classical Education Can Benefit ANY Child
By Cheryl Swope, M.Ed Some parents and educators have the misconception that classical education is only for “smart kids.” It is not difficult to understand why someone might think this...
3 Ways to Triumph If You’re Nervous About Homeschooling
By Jill Camacho Does fear of the unknown make you nervous about homeschooling? If you’re considering homeschooling, wondering whether or not it’s a good idea, or not knowing how to...
Learning Through Play: An Essential Part of Your Special Education Homeschool Day
By Amy Vickrey, MSE There are days my son just needs time to play. As a homeschool mom, I feel accountable for his time during the day and ensuring that...
The Then and Now of Special Education Homeschooling
By Peggy Ployhar When our family started our special education homeschooling journey almost 15 years ago, the homeschooling landscape was very different than it is today. From my experience homeschooling...
Beating the Rainy Day and Winter Blues
By Melissa Smith The Hurricane brought some strange weather to Texas this year. We’ve had ice storms (yes, plural) and unending gray and rainy days. While I am very thankful...
Cultivating Compassion in Our Families
Dyana Robbins As much as special-needs parents understand caring for others, cultivating compassion in our children can be difficult. Sometimes, conditions like autism or mental illness make compassion challenging...
10 Holiday Homeschool Field Trips for Kids who Hate Crowds or Have Sensory Issues
Peggy Ployhar When my kids were younger, I was not the type to be cooped up inside, especially during the holiday season when there was so much going on....
Never Give Up As a Homeschool Teacher
By Myeshi Briley, MS,HS-BCP At some point, we all have visions of the clean, organized, quiet house we could have if we’d just enroll our kids in public or private...
