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The Healing Power of Music Lessons
by Karyn Scott from Care2Rock The healing power of music is truly transformational. When I started providing music lessons to youth in foster care over a decade ago...
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...
An Early Learning Guide to Success
by Deede Hinckley Cauley (M. Ed., LPC) from the Real Reading Company There are many ways that beginning readers and writers can learn foundational skills that can make...
Three Essential Early Childhood Intervention Engagement Principles
by Cheryl Swope from Simply Classical and Cheryl Swope Consulting Parents may give little thought to a child’s early development when all is well, but parents of young...
Perspectives on Utilizing an IEP While Homeschooling
by Peggy Ployhar and Dawn Spence There are many ways that an IEP can be used in a homeschool environment. Here are two different perspectives from our team...
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 Strategies for Holding Onto Your Sanity While Homeschooling
By Dawn Spence, SPED Homeschool Teaching Manager Homeschooling is a great path to spending time with your family and loved ones. It can be hectic at times with...
A 3-Step Process for Homeschooling with Health Issues
By Charl Rae Cobb Denial, anger, rationalization, bargaining, depression, anxiety, and eventual acceptance. In nursing school, I learned that everyone goes through several stages during the grieving process....
A Winning Plan for Home Educating Struggling Students
by Cheryl Swope, Simply Classical Curriculum and Cheryl Swope Consulting David was small in stature. He had only five small stones. By any standard of measure, David stood...
