Many homeschool moms suffer from gap-itis. We forever are fearful that our curriculum or our teaching is going to come up short and have gaps in content. Well frankly, EVERY curriculum, no matter how comprehensive is going to have a gap here and there. There is no way for human-created curriculum to not have some sort of short-coming in content. So rather than “fear the … [Read more...] about Teaching kids HOW to learn through Lapbooks
Apps for Special Needs Kids (and Typical Kids Too!)
iPads and smart phones are helping special needs kids do things their parents never thought they could do! With speech apps like Proloquo2Go our kids are able to put their thoughts into words, like "stomach hurts." Other apps like Dexteria help kids strengthen their fine motor skills. We've been using apps to help James for the last two months. Here are ten apps that have … [Read more...] about Apps for Special Needs Kids (and Typical Kids Too!)
Friendship of Sisters: I Got Your Back
My teenage daughters can sometimes be considered "typical" in how they relate to each other. They are not always the most lovely. I'm sure that a lot of it has to do with the fact that they are only 14 months apart in age. They had their responses down pat for people that ask if they're twins. They'd chime in together, "We're 14 months apart!". They learned … [Read more...] about Friendship of Sisters: I Got Your Back
Weekly Wrap Up Oct 10-14th
Did you miss an article this week ? Character Training Preschool Boys - Bend it Don't Break it, by Cheryl How To's - Unschoolers Learn Thru Television, by Jessica Special Needs Support - Finding Friendships, by Dawn Hands On Homeschooling, Field Trips - 10 Ideas for Fun Fall Outings, by Tonya Friday Family - Extra Curricular Activities, by Joy Review & … [Read more...] about Weekly Wrap Up Oct 10-14th
Review: Big Book of History
** this giveaway is now closed. Jessica, ampoule Jessy, and Shirley won! Understanding how the past has shaped our future will inspire young learners to make history for themselves! ~ Master Books Educating Layton Sometimes the idea of "History" can be overwhelming. Especially curriculum that is text heavy and visually unappealing. What if you can fill all of … [Read more...] about Review: Big Book of History