I’m meeting more and more parents of kids with special needs who are considering the idea of homeschooling. But that’s as far as they get. When push comes to shove they each end up feeling that there is no way you can homeschool your child with special needs. I’m here to tell you that isn’t […]
Ghosts in the House by Kazuno Kohara and an Extension Activity
Oct 9, 14 by Leave a Comment
I love this time of year. I love bringing up the Halloween books and hanging out with Parker as we sit and read and read and read. Today’s book extension activity is a fun book, Ghosts in the House by Kazuno Kohara, and Parker has a fun extension activity to share too! Notice the colors […]
Increasing Fine Motor Skills Using Sticker Books
Sep 16, 14 by 1 Comment
Parker does not like to write. Holding a pencil has got to be one of his lease favorite activities. The solution? Increasing fine motor skills and over all hand strength. A never ending quest at our house. Note: For your convenience I’ve included Amazon affiliate links. When you shop through these links, Parker receives a […]
Name Activities for kids with Special Needs
Mar 17, 14 by 1 Comment
There comes such a sense of accomplishment when a child learns how to write their name. That’s one of the reasons I persist in the perfection of Parker’s signature. It’s really no longer a matter of IF the kid can write his name, but matter of WILL he’ll write his name. Hard-headed Hodsons abound around […]
Montessori Inspired Following Directions Activity
Mar 16, 14 by Leave a Comment
Each week we take Parker to my parents house for his daily lessons. My Mom works with him a lot on OT skills. This Tuesday however she changed it up some and created a Montessori inspired following directions activity. It’s important that Parker learn how to follow directions and complete tasks. He’ll be the first […]
Special Needs Homeschooling
Mar 14, 14 by 2 Comments
Special needs homeschooling in our family came about because of the fragility of Parker’s health. Sending him to school for two days turned into two weeks of being sick. Then the whooping cough outbreaks began. Plain and simple, a case of whooping cough would kill Parker. And, yes, we do vaccinate, but unless everyone chooses […]
