Creating our Lower Grammar Homeschool Curriculum
Since my daugter struggled with learning to read, due to undiagnosed vision issues, I found real books more helpful than the regimen of the pithy textbooks.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Tag: classical grammar level
Growing my kids’ Faith with Flannelgraph Bible Stories
Mesmerized by pictures that stick to a board, they played with the felt figures themselves…a sensory integration activity that grew creativity.
Amazing book about Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving
As I flipped through the pages I was quite impressed. Beautifully illustrated, the book told far more of Squanto’s story than I had ever heard.
How I adapted Abeka to our special needs and interests
Since the hallmark of homeschooling is tailoring lessons to each student, I took advantage of that opportunity by using my toolbox of ideas which was both book-based and interactive.
Creatively Teaching Phonics despite Vision Struggles
Learning phonics was a struggle for my daughter, who had undiagnosed vision issues.
I taught her phonics by using several tricks out of my collegiate tool bag.
Why Teach Cursive Writing in Kindergarten?
Counseled by my daughter’s occupational therapist to teach her cursive, not print, in kindergarten, I learned lots of tips that wroked beautifully.
Our Homeschool Story begins with Lone Support
Beginning our homeschool journey with the support of our pediatrician, when everyone else voiced concerns.
How we found Hope for our Sensory Processing Journey
Our journey through Sensory Processing Disorder with the help of our occupational therapist, her therapy dog, and horseback therapy riding.
