Sometimes, the traditional approach to learning, with a teacher standing in front of children sitting behind desks, may not be the most productive for children withAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This is where homeschooling can provide an educational alternative. All students get bore...
But if you’rehomeschooling children with ADHD, it’s not that simple. I still feel the excitement of the new school year, but it’s tempered a bit by the knowledge that, no matter how I plan our day, my kids are simply not going to get everything done. (Which is one reason why...
It’s hard enough as it is to get children interested in their schoolwork, and an environment where a teacher is trying to do that with a large groups is not ideal for ADHD sufferers. Even kids who share the same condition are still individuals at the end of the day, and they all l...
and I was to be a work-from-home dad, with two children learning from home. All of it was overwhelming, but the part that gave me the most pause was realizing that I’d be working from home while trying to keep my 11-year-old daughter, Norah — who hasADHD— on track with her ...
Tips for Homeschooling with ADD Children: Since I was already homeschooling when I realized the problems my daughter was having with her ADD, I was so grateful that I had made that choice. I know the struggle that kids can have in school if they have this disorder. I saw so many kids...
For children with ADHD as well as other learning disabilities, homeschooling with animated video lessons can be a lifesaver. The ability to learn at their own speed helps reduce the stress of learning. Research has shown that the stress of learning can actually make the learning process more di...
When I was trying to be The Teacher, I was focused on getting through the lesson plan, not helping my children learn. I found myself shouting at Tigger “Hurry up! We have to cover three more subjects today!” That’s pretty much the best way to ensure your child with ADHD does NOT...
Teaching children with dyslexia requires understanding, patience, and an arsenal of effective strategies tailored to their unique needs. Dyslexia affects how people process written and spoken language, making tasks like reading, writing, and spelling challenging... Change...
When you get off the main Highway of School, take the time to circle a while during a Deschooling period to transition to homeschooling. Then you’ll be able to decide which direction to head with your homeschooling, based on what you see in your children during that time. Original photo...
and I was to be a work-from-home dad, with two children learning from home. All of it was overwhelming, but the part that gave me the most pause was realizing that I’d be working from home while trying to keep my 11-year-old daughter, Norah — who hasADHD— on track with her ...