Is your child ready for division? Try this first!
If you're using a math curriculum, I wanted to show activities you can use before starting the division units. For many of my homeschool tutoring students, these activities helped give them a foundation in some of the concepts and vocabulary associated with division that were confusing at first. I find it helpful to either teach or review them before starting division. Concept 1: Division as Sharing Your curriculum will likely cover this topic at least briefly, but I also lik
Miacademy FAQ: How You Can Use the Program for Your Autistic Child
I've been seeing so much discussion about Miacademy in groups online, and several of my homeschool tutoring students use it as well. I wanted to learn more about it, so I reached out to Miacademy with some questions. They were kind enough to send me these responses. I hope they're helpful when selecting a curriculum for your child! Can you tell me a little about Miacademy and how families are using it for homeschooling? Miacademy is an online homeschool program for studen
The Purpose of Social Stories(TM) Is Not to Change Behavior
Click here to purchase this book from bookshop.org , which supports local bookstores! Have you ever used a social story TM (often called a “social narrative”) to help your child feel more at ease before a dentist visit, an outing, or a family gathering? If so, you’ve likely seen how powerful these simple stories can be in helping kids understand what to expect in a new or different situation. While many parents and teachers use social narratives to help improve behavior (th
