Disability Homeschooling – Page 3

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Balancing Independent Needs in a Large Family Homeschool

by Kaylene

I have four kids, and they’re all polar opposites from each other. Mr. C is gifted, extremely social, and loves to read. A-Man is autistic, loves being alone, and despises anything resembling “school”. Cap’n M has a developmental delay, wants to be a big kid, and strongly prefers hands-on activities. Miss S is (so far) […]

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Early Literacy for Struggling Readers

by Kaylene

I’ve always been a reader. I went to Kindergarten already reading and fell in love with chapter books while most kids were working out their CVC words. Mr. C was just like me. He started reading at three and was reading chapters by 5. Of course, this was because I’m naturally so good at teaching reading, […]

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7 Simple Steps to Choosing Homeschool Curriculum

by Kaylene

If you’re like most homeschool moms, choosing curriculum might look like this: Realize that “next year” is starting much too quickly and you need to pick curriculum. Pull up Pinterest to research different homeschooling curriculum. Get distracted looking at DIY projects made out of palletes that you’ll never make. Re-Focus: You’re looking for homeschool curriculum. […]

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The Best Online Reading Program for Screen-Addicted Kiddos

by Kaylene

This year A-Man is in “kindergarten”. I put that in quotes because when you’re homeschooling, and especially when you’re homeschooling an autistic kiddo, grade levels get a bit mushy. A lot of our school time has to look like play, and some days we do primarily therapy activities instead of traditional school lessons. The thing […]

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Autism-Friendly Curriculum for Autistic Kindergarteners

by Kaylene

A-Man has officially started homeschooling this year, and it has already been quite a journey. He needs really hands-on lessons to keep him involved and engaged in his learning, so I was on the hunt for some autism-friendly curriculum for autistic kindergarteners to help him develop a love of learning! Autism-Friendly Curriculum for Autistic Kindergarteners […]

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Christian Kindergarten Integrated Curriculum

by Kaylene

Friends, my A-Man is starting kindergarten. My baby boy. Of course, all of you moms know that it’s equally exciting and heartbreaking that our kids grow up so fast. As a homeschool mom? We can also add terrifying to this list. Kindergarten marks when “real school” starts, and for me and A-Man? That makes me […]