Stories have been a part of human history from the very beginning and have been used as a powerful teaching tool throughout the centuries. Teaching through stories is a wonderful way to approach lessons in your homeschool, as well. Jim Weiss is a household name among many homeschoolers. He made … [Read more...] about The Value of Teaching Through Stories with Jim Weiss
ADHD
Finding Your New Normal
The tests have been done. The evaluation complete. Diagnosis announced. Prognosis assumed. Your child has _________…fill in the blank. All of a sudden, you are forced to flip your life upside down to better understand it. Somebody took your rose-colored glasses and exchanged them for a pair of … [Read more...] about Finding Your New Normal
Wobble While You Work: a Review of Kore Wobble Chairs
I received complimentary stools from Kore Designs, LLC. in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Please read my disclaimer in the footer for more information. He literally fell out of his chair. I had heard about a child doing this. I know kids with ADHD and autism have … [Read more...] about Wobble While You Work: a Review of Kore Wobble Chairs
Meeting Charlotte Mason: Nature Study
Listen instead: I can still see it now. Each of my children around age two or three would have the same experience, laying on their belly staring at a beetle. Little fingers extending toward the fat bug. Darting eyes keeping up with the skittering critter crossing our back porch. … [Read more...] about Meeting Charlotte Mason: Nature Study
10-Day Detox for Autism & ADHD
Would you rather listen instead? I could feel it coming. We had visitors in town, the twins had two birthday parties, and then Valentine's day came. All of this celebration led to a gross overindulgence of sugar and screens. By Valentine's Day, we were cranky, wired, over-tired, undernourished, … [Read more...] about 10-Day Detox for Autism & ADHD
Our Favorite “Special Needs Friendly” Curriculum
We have been homeschooling on and off for about five years now and although I love to search the Internet for a new special needs friendly curriculum, I have definitely settled on a few favorites. These are my go-to curriculums when I am planning our year or refining our term; I am pretty sure … [Read more...] about Our Favorite “Special Needs Friendly” Curriculum