Everyday Therapy: Tips for a Struggling Writer in Early Elementary
The first sign we had of their autism was a developmental delay in their fine motor skills. These are the exact skills needed to color, draw, and write.
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The Best Learning to Read Homeschool Curriculum is the one that works!
The best learning-to-read homeschool curriculum is the one that fits your family. Having an autistic student, one with dyslexia, and one who was an early reader meant we used a variety of programs and methods to learn to read and they all ended with the same results, a young person who could read and loves doing so.
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SchoolhouseTeachers for Online Classes
I was excited to have the opportunity to receive an Ultimate PreK-12 Annual Membership to SchoolhouseTeachers.com because I have considered it before when choosing curriculum for our family. Even without a membership you can browse the online classes they offer to see if it’s a good fit for you. I was curious to try it because I like to pick and choose different materials throughout the year, and this has lesson plans and materials already put together for each class making my planning easier.
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A Curriculum Look Back: 1st, 4th, 5th grades
Last summer, as I planned our 6th year of homeschooling, I got a little scared because I was putting together our first year of truly custom plans. I wasn’t using a boxed curriculum for our together subjects. I trusted myself to know what had worked over the previous 5 years of homeschool but I still doubted if what I planned would be exciting to the kids or cause a mutiny.
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Our Homeschool Day: 5th, 4th and 1st grade
Our homeschool day officially starts at 9 am, when the Google Home plays our gathering song, “Good Morning” (from Singing in the Rain) and turns the classroom lights on. Gotta love customized Google Routines. Before Google tells us to gather, everyone is on their own to get dressed and eat breakfast. I am often the last one to come downstairs and usually eat while everyone plays LEGOs. Sometimes if the weather is suitable at least one child will go play outside before we start as well.
