Is your dyslexic child struggling with math? Here are some tips to help you teach math to your students with dyslexia . Although the term ‘dyslexia’ refers to difficulty with reading and language (dis = poor or inadequate and  lexia = words or language), it effects other areas of study as well. Math is an interesting […] The post Dyslexia: Mastering Math appeared first on Homeschooling with Dyslexia ..read more

Wondering how to teach math to your child with dyslexia in your homeschool? Use multi-sensory techniques and help your dyslexic child learn math. I’m sharing exactly how we teach math in our homeschool. Thank you for joining me for day 2 of a 5-day series on Homeschooling With Dyslexia by the Subject. To start at […] The post Homeschooling With Dyslexia: How We Teach Math appeared first on Homeschooling with Dyslexia ..read more

I get a lot of emails from concerned parents whose kids with dyslexia are also struggling with math. There are a variety of reasons a child with dyslexia will have trouble with math, sometimes known as dyscalculia. It is super helpful to understand more about dyscalculia so we can teach our kids more effectively. Of […] The post Trouble With Math? Understanding Dyscalculia appeared first on Homeschooling with Dyslexia ..read more

I got an email last week asking about spelling with an older student with dyslexia. I get asked this question fairly frequently so I thought I’d write a blog post on it. If you prefer to listen to this post, click on the player below: Spelling and Dyslexia: Spelling Development For kids With dyslexia who […] The post Spelling and Dyslexia: What to Expect and What to Do appeared first on Homeschooling with Dyslexia ..read more

I was meeting with a local homeschool mama recently. We’ve been meeting periodically to talk about her dyslexic son’s learning and the best ways to individualize his education to meet his needs. The truth is, individualizing a child’s learning environment to meet their unique learning needs is one of the best reasons to homes school […] The post A Common Problem With Homeschooling Dyslexic Kids appeared first on Homeschooling with Dyslexia ..read more

Early intervention is the battle cry of dyslexia experts across the world, yet much of the push for early intervention for dyslexia and catching kids up to their peers is based on the traditional school model and may not be necessary at all. I saw a quote online this week. Maybe you have seen it […] The post Busting the Myth of Early Intervention for Dyslexia appeared first on Homeschooling with Dyslexia ..read more

As my kids get older and I have finally passed through the 3-ring circus stage of homeschooling a houseful of kids with dyslexia (yes, it will happen, mamas!) I am becoming more and more clear about what is really important when educating our kids – whether they struggle with traditional styles of learning or not. […] The post How Accepting Your Child’s Learning Differences Changes Everything appeared first on Homeschooling with Dyslexia ..read more

Is your dyslexic child resisting reading instruction? Honestly, I would be surprised if they weren’t.   Learning to read as a child with dyslexia is HARD! I talk to parents every week who are experiencing some kind of resistance to reading instruction from their kids with dyslexia. I’ve been teaching my kids with dyslexia at home […] The post Why your dyslexic child is resisting reading instruction and what to do about it. appeared first on Homeschooling with Dyslexia ..read more

Today we’re going to focus on ways to increase autonomy; how giving homeschooled students more choice in their schedules and learning can have a big impact on their level of engagement and motivation. Last week I shared some research on Self-Determination Theory that proposes 3 elements that when present, lead to more internal motivation, the […] The post 20 Ways to Give Homeschool Kids More Choice appeared first on Homeschooling with Dyslexia ..read more

I hear from parents every week whose are having trouble motivating their struggling learners. While they’re not outright refusing to learn, they’re bored, uninterested, and often procrastinate getting started and finishing assignments. If you prefer to listen to this post, click on the play below: As parents and educators, we can spend a lot of […] The post Motivating Struggling Learners appeared first on Homeschooling with Dyslexia ..read more