Great Books to Read With Your Kids in December
December brings the holidays, snowy days, and thanks to some time off, the opportunity to read a pile of amazing books. To help fill that time, take a look at these great books to read with your kids in December. There are fun books on this list as well as heartwarming stories. You’ll find elves, […]
Self-Care and Co-Regulation | Balancing Parenting and Sensory Needs
In this episode of the podcast, host Colleen Kessler is joined by Sarah Collins, an occupational therapist and homeschool mom. Together, they delve into parenting with sensory needs and challenges while homeschooling neurodivergent children. This episode aims to provide valuable insights and practical tips for parents in similar situations, recognizing the importance of self-care and […]
Unlocking Potential | The Benefits of Online Reading Programs for Neurodivergent Learners
An online reading program like Reading Eggs can be a valuable tool for helping a young neurodivergent kiddo work at his or her own pace, and help a busy homeschool mama be sure she’s meeting her child’s needs. We’ve used Reading Eggs a few times over the years to take the pressure off when I needed it — and my youngest used it to teach himself to read! In fact, we just started it up again for him as he needed a little more support in some comprehension areas.
Magnificent Music Games
My oldest daughter is always singing. Always. She’d love to make it to Broadway one day, but in the meantime, she remains active in our local musical theater productions, takes voice lessons, and performs as she walks around the house. Music is a language she speaks fluently and has embraced with her whole heart. We’ve […]
Creative Thinking Activities for Kids
Creative thinking is a crucial skill for kids of all ages. Teachers and parents need to include critical, creative, and logical thinking games, activities, and puzzles into their teaching and conversations with children. No matter how old a child is, he or she will benefit from this. It’s such a tragedy that there is little time […]