Originally posted on HomeschoolBenefits.org. Children are naturally inquisitive, imaginative, and creative. Young children have no difficulty being creative. For example a young child has no problem drawing a purple horse, blue sun or pretending that a towel is a cape that gives them super powers. Unfortunately as children grow older many loose this sense of … Continue reading Fostering Creativity in Children
Myth Busters: Learning Disabilities Edition
I am constantly confronted by common myths and misunderstanding concerning learning disabilities. Today I would like to tackle a few of them. Unfortunately, unlike the Myth Busters show I do not get to use cool explosions.Myth: Learning disabilities are just an excuse for poor schools or laziness, they did not exist when I was in … Continue reading Myth Busters: Learning Disabilities Edition
How I Stay Focused
It can be a challenge for me to stay focused at times. I have ADHD and often find it a struggle to focus on just one thing. For me to able to actually focus I must first keep still enough to let my brain think. This means I may fidget or doodle. This sometimes causes … Continue reading How I Stay Focused
My Greatest Accomplishment of 2010
My theme for 2010 was "make a difference". I wanted to stop complaining about things or just thinking someone should do something about that. Instead I decided to do something. One of the things I did was to become involved with an adult literacy program. As a professional educator who has taught everything from preschool … Continue reading My Greatest Accomplishment of 2010
Diploma or No Diploma?
Note: I originally posted this on HomeSchoolBenefits. One issue that homeschooling families must consider is what to do about a high school diploma. Is a high school diploma even necessary? What are the options for homeschooling families? Today’s column seeks to discuss some of the options available for homeschooling families. Understanding credentials are essential to … Continue reading Diploma or No Diploma?
A Letter From the Class Dummy
Note: As the start of a new school year is upon us I thought it would be a good time to something I was asked to write several years ago on my experiences of growing up with a learning disability. Speaker presenting workshops for teachers used this. Do you remember the kid in grade school … Continue reading A Letter From the Class Dummy
Flashback: What Every Parent of A Child With Learning Disabilities Needs to Know
Originally posted 24 August 2007 First learn about your child’s learning disability. Find out the symptoms or traits and problems this disability may cause. Be sure to keep a record of every meeting, test results and diagnosis your child has. Become informed of the rights you and your child have under the IDEA law. This … Continue reading Flashback: What Every Parent of A Child With Learning Disabilities Needs to Know
The Dee Zone 