An Unfortunate Truth About Dyslexia
Buffer Photo Credit A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending a community screening of James Redford’s documentary, The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia. It was well-done and an eye-opening...
View ArticleStandardized Testing in the Homeschool: Yes or No?
Buffer Last week was the week that our private school/homeschool group held their annual standardized testing service. We rarely have our kids tested for a variety of reasons that I will discuss in...
View ArticleI Can’t Homeschool Because my Kids are Dyslexic
BufferI’ve talked to many moms in my 22 years of parenting. I love being able to share my heart with a kindred spirit. There is something cathartic about confessing fears and hearing words of...
View ArticleTeaching Reading to a Dyslexic Student
Buffer Teaching reading is such an incredible privilege. As an avid reader from an early age, my favorite books have become like friends to me. A large portion of my fondest childhood memories...
View ArticleReader Question: What About my Older Struggling Reader?
BufferI received a question recently from a reader with an 11th grade son who was a struggling reader. He had many of the classic signs of dyslexia although he had never been diagnosed or tested. He...
View ArticleI Need Your Dyslexia Stories
It has been a little quiet here on the blog. I have waited to tell of the exciting changes that are taking place because, well, they are so much like a dream come true, I could hardly believe them...
View ArticleOur Homeschool High School Curriculum Choices 2014-2015
Time has taken on a new dimension over here. It seems like just yesterday I began homeschooling our first born (and felt totally overwhelmed by the way)! Eight kids and 19 years later… This year we...
View ArticleCan Kids With Dyslexia Succeed in Classical Conversations?
After homeschooling kids with dyslexia for 20 years, I’ve tried just about every homeschool curriculum out there. At least it feels that way and a quick look at my bookshelves pretty much confirms it....
View ArticleTeaching Reading to a Dyslexic Student
Buffer Teaching reading is such an incredible privilege. As an avid reader from an early age, my favorite books have become like friends to me. A large portion of my fondest childhood memories...
View ArticleReader Question: What About my Older Struggling Reader?
BufferI received a question recently from a reader with an 11th grade son who was a struggling reader. He had many of the classic signs of dyslexia although he had never been diagnosed or tested. He...
View ArticleI Need Your Dyslexia Stories
BufferIt has been a little quiet here on the blog. I have waited to tell of the exciting changes that are taking place because, well, they are so much like a dream come true, I could hardly believe...
View ArticleOur Homeschool High School Curriculum Choices 2014-2015
Buffer Time has taken on a new dimension over here. It seems like just yesterday I began homeschooling our first born (and felt totally overwhelmed by the way)! Eight kids and 19 years later… This...
View ArticleCan Kids With Dyslexia Succeed in Classical Conversations?
Buffer After homeschooling kids with dyslexia for 20 years, I’ve tried just about every homeschool curriculum out there. At least it feels that way and a quick look at my bookshelves pretty much...
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