By Peggy Ployhar How NOT to Transition I wish I could say I was calm, cool, and collected when I transitioned my oldest into high school, but I wasn’t. Instead,...
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5 Mistakes I Made as a New Homeschooler
By Dyana Robbins There is nothing like the excitement of starting something new. The sense of adventure, hopefulness, and the promise of new ventures can be intoxicating. Some people...
Mid-Year Assessments
By Kimberly Vogel We’ve hit the halfway point this year. It’s time for a mid-year check up. Even if things are sailing smoothly, it’s a good idea to take a...
8 Tips for Planning Your Homeschool Year with a Struggling Learner
By Kimberly Vogel Planning a new homeschool year energizes some and sparks fear in other homeschool moms. Personally, I enjoy planning, but scheduling a year for a struggling learner reminds...
Emotional Regulation Tips for The Holiday
by Mara McLoughlin from IRL Social Skills Picture this: After the fantastic holiday dinner, which went pretty smoothly, Grandma has asked your seventh-grader to help load the dishwasher....
6 Last Minute Educational and Therapeutic Christmas Gifts
by Peggy Ployhar, Founder & CEO SPED Homeschool Are you in a pinch to find a gift for your child? You don’t want to just buy them something...
A Letter from a Pandemic Homeschooler
Melissa Schumacher, SPED Homeschool Team Member How long did you consider homeschooling before you actually did it? What events or factors made you finally decide to homeschool? I...
Gospel Centered Parenting: Homeschooling a Childs Heart Towards the Lord
By the SPED Homeschool Team One of the most important things we can do as homeschooling parents is to instill a love of the Lord and a desire to...
Slow and Steady: The Key to Homeschooling Success
By Peggy Ployhar A few weeks ago as I was interviewing Andrew Pudewa on our weekly live broadcast, SPED Homeschool Conversations, I made a comment about the process I...
5 Lessons to Teach Through Gift Giving
By Kimberly Vogel Many struggling learners or students with special needs struggle with time, money, and egocentric behavior. Gift giving can easily be a time of educational and emotional opportunities...
