Language studies have more benefits than the obvious. Besides improving literacy skills and improving employment and career prospects, learning a new language has benefits that may not be visible or measurable but are equally important if not more.  The efforts that go into learning a language strengthen the part of the brain responsible for memory,... The post 7 Creative Ideas To Make Learning English Fun! appeared first on Different By Design Learning ..read more

I have spent years trying to find the best homeschool history program for my boys. This is what I recommend. My absolute favorite subject in school was history. I loved reading about ancient times and imagining what it must have been liked. I used to make my little sister pretend play with me that we... The post Homeschool History For The Struggling Learner appeared first on Different By Design Learning ..read more

Have you ever found yourself in a season in your homeschool where you know you have been busy – you know there has been learning and progress but it is a struggle to feel good about any of it? That’s me right now. It’s hard for me to even describe the whirlwind that has been... The post What Am I Actually Doing In My Homeschool? {week 10-11 lesson plan recap} appeared first on Different By Design Learning ..read more

Meeting state requirements for high school graduation in your homeschool doesn’t have to be complicated. Self-paced online classes have everything you need to keep the flexibility you love while learning at the high school level in your homeschool. I have been homeschooling high school for six years now. Six years, two kids and so much... The post Self-Paced Online High School Classes For Homeschoolers appeared first on Different By Design Learning ..read more

One of the questions I am most asked when sharing the details of our interest-led learning plans is if I am sure that I am covering everything in our homeschool. In this post, I provide my answer, an explanation, and examples of what we cover to ensure that my son is progressing in his education.... The post Am I Covering Everything In Our Homeschool? {week 8-9 lesson plan recap} appeared first on Different By Design Learning ..read more

Online homeschool craft lessons are an excellent way to infuse life skills and fun into your child’s education. Learn more about the value of this approach in your homeschool, and how the Makers Club Membership from Elevation Handmade makes handicrafts accessible and easy for kids of all ages. The Incredible Value Of Electives In Your... The post Creative Online Craft Lessons Perfect For Your Homeschool appeared first on Different By Design Learning ..read more

While elective classes may look a bit different in the context of homeschooling, they are no less valuable. Let talk about why electives matter in your high school homeschool. When I dropped my son off at the rock climbing gym last week, the owner of the gym waved me over. “I just wanted to let... The post Why Electives Matter In Your High School Homeschool {Weeks 6-7, 2023} appeared first on Different By Design Learning ..read more

These 20 examples of algebra in everyday life are a perfect answer to your teen’s question, “Why do I need to learn algebra if I am not going to have a career that requires it?” I understand the question. As a person who has never been very good at math, and who spent far too... The post 20 Practical Examples Of Algebra In Everyday Life appeared first on Different By Design Learning ..read more

An IEP can be a wonderful tool to help you homeschool a unique learner. Here are the benefits we’ve seen from having an IEP as we continue to homeschool. There was a time when I was really struggling to balance all the things. My youngest son was 10 at the time. He needed constant care... The post How An IEP Can Help You Homeschool Your Unique Learner {week 4, 2023} appeared first on Different By Design Learning ..read more

Demand avoidance can be a real struggle for neurodiverse children (and their parents!). This is what it looked like in our homeschool, at age 9 and now, at age 17. Even if you have never heard the term “Pathological Demand Avoidance” if your child struggles with it, you know what it is. The reality is... The post Demand Avoidance And Learning {week 2, 2023} appeared first on Different By Design Learning ..read more