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An Online Homeschool Math Solution for Families With Diverse Learners

An Online Homeschool Math Solution for Families With Diverse Learners

by Colleen Kessler | Jan 23, 2023 | Homeschool

Cue the tears. And much gnashing of teeth. It’s math lessons for the ten year old and this never, ever goes well for us here. Surprising, really, as we don’t typically have trouble with math in this house. Well, I should be completely honest and tell you that I’VE...
Seven Simple Tips for Homeschooling Your Gifted Kids

Seven Simple Tips for Homeschooling Your Gifted Kids

by Cindy West | Dec 26, 2022 | Giftedness and Intensity, Homeschool

Yes, you CAN homeschool gifted kids! In fact, you can do it quite well since homeschooling affords you the wonderful opportunity to meet unique needs perfectly. While each family’s situation certainly requires homeschooling to be tailored to specific needs,...
Why I Still Read Aloud To My Tweens and Teens

Why I Still Read Aloud To My Tweens and Teens

by Guest Post | Oct 10, 2022 | Family, Homeschool

Once my children hit their teen and tween years, there was no reason to stop reading aloud to them even though it was a little trickier to schedule. After all, reading aloud has always been an important part of our homeschool family culture.     The...
Spooky Unit Studies For October Interest-Led Learning

Spooky Unit Studies For October Interest-Led Learning

by Shawna Wingert | Oct 3, 2022 | Creativity, Homeschool

I remember the year October tried to kill me: over-the-top excitement, hyped up intensity, and nonstop energy. The frenzied anticipation leading up to Halloween means that homeschooling can be challenging. Add in three birthdays within a span of 14 days and my kids...
Creating An Animal Unit Study For Your Homeschool: A Step By Step Guide

Creating An Animal Unit Study For Your Homeschool: A Step By Step Guide

by Guest Post | Aug 31, 2022 | Creativity, Homeschool

Have you ever thought about using art to lure your kids into meaningful learning across subjects? Art enticed my boys into happily agreeing to write an informational essay on animals. This led to an entire unit study in our homeschool. By the time we finished this...
Learning Strategies for Reluctant Gifted Children

Learning Strategies for Reluctant Gifted Children

by Colleen Kessler | Aug 7, 2022 | Giftedness and Intensity, Homeschool

It’s Monday morning and the week is already going sideways. The oldest has told me that he absolutely cannot do the work that we’ve chosen (together) for him, and the next oldest is avoiding her math like the plague. The twice-exceptional struggling reader...
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Hi! I’m Colleen, gifted specialist, educational consultant, author, speaker, and homeschool mom of four gifted/twice-exceptional kids.

Grab a cup of coffee, some of that chocolate you’re hiding from the kids, and join me as I learn, experiment, and explore with my kiddos — and hopefully inspire you a little in your journey alongside smart, quirky, creative kids, too!

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