10 Learning Strengths of Children with Dyslexia (Part 2)
As mentioned in Part One of this blog series, children and teens with dyslexia have a lot to offer the world. The reason diagnoses such as dyslexia are often labeled “learning differences” rather than “learning disabilities” in today’s society is because research has shown that the very thing that makes reading and writing a challenge […]
Arizona Field Trips for Homeschoolers
Beautiful scenery and natural wonders make Arizona an exemplary place for field trips. When you need a break from your homeschool routine, then it’s time to spice things up with some fun day trips in Arizona. To make the most of any homeschool outing, spend some time ahead of your excursion to research directions, admission […]
10 Learning Strengths of Children with Dyslexia (Part 1)
Even if you’ve never wrangled with school teachers and administrators over a child’s individualized education plan (IEP), as the parent of a child with dyslexia you probably know full well that educating a child with a learning difference is challenging. Most of the time, the focus of well-meaning professionals is to help you “fix what’s […]
Missouri Field Trips for Homeschoolers
What’s the point of living in or visiting the “Show Me” State if you aren’t going to get out and explore it? Missouri is not only where the Pony Express got its famous start but where America’s favorite author, Mark Twain, got his as well. Over 1,000 battles of the Civil War took place in […]
Massachusetts Field Trips for Homeschoolers
Its detailed history and beautiful scenery makes Massachusetts an exemplary place for field trips. When you need a break from your homeschool routine, then it’s time to spice things up with some fun day trips in Massachusetts. To make the most of any homeschool outing, spend some time ahead of your excursion to research directions, […]
Ohio Field Trips for Homeschoolers
Nothing breaks up the homeschool week like a field trip! In fact, some homeschool families purposely schedule four-day homeschool weeks so that they can use that additional day for extracurricular activities, homeschool cooperatives, or day trips to visit educational sites. To help you locate fun things to do in Ohio, we’ve organized some field trip […]