5 Practical and Easy Ways to Musically Enrich "Non-Musical" Families by Music...
by Orly Zalel A reader asked what some practical and easy ways might be to bring music enrichment to a non-musical family. My thought: There are no “non-musical families”, but there are five practical,...
View ArticleWearing SPD Lenses: New Uses for Your Old Fly Swatter
Whether you are a home educator or a traditional one, here’s a challenge that should not only make your lesson times more purposeful and fun, but should also get you looking at common objects and...
View ArticleDeciding to Homeschool, Part Three: Cyber Charter School by Sensational...
by Lisa Sell In Part One of this series, I explained the first pushes I felt toward homeschooling. In Part Two, I detailed how those pushes became even stronger. Well, when faced with the option of...
View ArticleAutism Awareness Month: Spreading the Musical Word
by Marlene Cooper-Williams When I think of life, I can’t possibly imagine it without music. For those of you who have read my articles on music education, you notice how committed I am to the inclusion...
View ArticleText-Picture Match from How Do I Teach This Kid to Read
Reading isn’t the same as comprehending. If your child can read words, but you’re not sure he is conceptualizing their meaning, consider using this simple strategy from Kimberly A. Henry’s book, How Do...
View ArticleMethods and Curriculums that Work: Online Learning
As we approach Thanksgiving I have been pondering my life. After 13 years of homeschooling, thoughts about my homeschool journey always shine brightly. I love homeschooling my precious little boys, and...
View ArticleSpecial Education and the Home Schooled Child
Parents choose to enroll their children in home school programs for a variety of reasons. Some feel their child’s needs are best met at home, some desire the small structured environment, some do not...
View ArticleStart a Stress Reducing Routine for the New School Year
It’s time to get ready for “back to school”. Even those who stay home for school are gearing up for the academic season. Hopefully the whole family has been able to enjoy plenty of unstructured free...
View ArticleThe Essentials for a Sensory-Friendly Learning Environment
Many children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and other isms find it easier to study at home rather than in public school. For these children, school can be a scary place not only because of the...
View ArticleMake Learning Fun: Hold a Photo Rally
When I was in high school, one of the best club activities I ever participated in was a “Polaroid Rally”. We were sent on an adventure throughout the city to collect photos of various items on a list....
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