Outside the box kids can have a hard time finding social groups that are a good fit: it doesn’t matter if they are homeschooled or not. But when these quirky kids find the place they fit in, it can be
Out of the Box 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
As a special needs parent, you may have heard of “getting an IEP”, and may have wondered how it relates to you. An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is an official document compiled by a school for a special needs student.
I still celebrate every time I watch Cub writing somewhere. Each time, I remember the extra effort we both put in to get him there. I am proud when I see a new sign on his door he wrote, because
We have homeschooled in part for Cub to have a positive sensory environment so he can focus on learning and not on his senses being overloaded in a traditional classroom. We also make an effort to participate in learning opportunities in