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Welcome to our Normal!

I’m Cynthia, normal at our house includes 2 trampolines, 5 sizes of pencils and indoor and outdoor swings, and a whole room full of LEGOs.

Neurodiverse Kids don’t fit the standard, “one size fits all” box. They are a little extra, more intense. They play harder and ask more questions. They may carry a special toy longer and hate change. Their brains are wired differently, often due to a learning difference or a disability. I know because I have 3 of my own!

Our special kids challenge us as their parents to seek out of the box parenting solutions. I learned to be a student of my children and learn their cues. I have learned to listen to their behavior and actions as well as their verbal communication. As Charlotte Mason says, “Children are born persons.” They think, act and feel. Honoring a child’s behavior as a method of communicating their feelings and needs validates them as people. 

Around here, you will find help for the  homeschool journey as we teach these unique learners.  Video Workshops, Curriculum reviews of what is working at our house, and other help and resources you request.  

My Gift for You:

As the parent to out of the box kids you are uniquely equipped as their parent to be their teacher. I’ve compiled some of the things we learned during those hard early years of homeschool and the tricks we still use today with Outside the Box Kids. you will find ways to adapt curriculum to work for you, encouragement for the hard days and resource suggestions for your homeschool.

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Welcome to our Neurodivergent Homeschool

Since the beginning we have been using the term Outside the Box to describe our homeschool and how we learn differently than most. Today, I’m introducing you to a new term and making a little announcement about our Outside the Box family. Neurodivergent is Another Word for Outside the Box

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How Typing Games Builds Confidence in Autistic Kids

One of the best parts of homeschooling is the freedom to teach in ways that fit our children’s strengths and needs. For many autistic learners, typing can be an empowering skills to introduce. Beyond just a practical tool, using typing games can open new doors for communication, learning, and independence.

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STEM Learning in Your Homeschool with Sonlight Science

As homeschoolers, we are not immune from the education trends, and right now everywhere you look there is STEM education being promoted.  A lot of it looks great but uses expensive tools like 3-D printers which aren’t as accessible to most homeschool families. But there are ways we can include

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My Favorite Hack for Science in Our Homeschool

I have a secret to share, I’m the co-op science teacher, even earning the name Mrs. Science Teacher, but at home, I have a horrible track record for doing science experiments with my kids.  It can be a lot of work to set up an experiment only for it to

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