August 09, 2022
Tags: book review, burnout, dyscalculia, learning disabilities, math, struggling learner
By Kathy Kuhl, a preview of Math Word Problems from Literature Word problems should be the most practical part of math. They should answer the perennial question, “What good is this?” Yet they are often the most hated math. Why? Students don’t know how to solve them. So Denise Gaskins has written an expanded and updated […]
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March 10, 2022
Tags: dyscalculia, homemade materials, learning disabilities, math
by Kathy Kuhl As I teach parents how to teach math better, I’ve wished everyone could learn from the expert who taught me Multisensory math, Marilyn Zecher. And you can! Marilyn has offers recorded webinars and workshops teaching her Multisensory Math Approach. It’s easy to create a free account there and have a […]
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February 03, 2022
by Kathy Kuhl Can homeschool benefit kids with learning and attention challenges such as ADHD? Can parents successfully homeschool students with attention challenges? In this workshop, I say “Yes” and explain. Know someone asking these questions? Send them here, please. I love to help families weigh the pros and cons. They can even download […]
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January 23, 2022
Tags: ADD, ADHD, begin, homeschool, homeschooling, learning disabilities
by Kathy Kuhl What misconceptions keep parents from enjoying homeschool: a customized education for their kids and teens with ADHD and other learning challenges? (From a recent talk for CHADD of Northern Virginia/Washington DC. Link to the talk and resources for the curious are below.) The other day, my neighbor told me she is so […]
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January 07, 2022
Tags: curriculum, dyslexia, homeschool, learning disabilities
by Kathy Kuhl This week, a mother wrote: Hi Kathy, I am homeschooling my five kids. We have found out that our oldest (9 years old) has dyslexia. And I have realized that I have also have dyslexia. I have been doing the Barton tutoring with him. Which has helped a ton! But […]
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December 08, 2021
by Kathy Kuhl Christopher Woodin recently sent me great news. “I recently completed a comprehensive Gen Ed. Primary Numeracy program. You will like it. It parallels my work with Nessy. Check it out.” And it’s free! Who is Christopher Woodin? Mr. Woodin is one of my best sources of help for students who struggle with […]
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December 02, 2021
Review by Kathy Kuhl Feeling weary? When you raise a child with special needs, you enter a lifetime of giving. If you’re not careful, it can become a burnt-out life. That’s why I recommend a short new book. To help you replenish your soul as you raise kids with challenges, Stephanie O. Hubach has […]
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November 05, 2021
by Kathy Kuhl What’s happening in education? The new film, Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution examines the burgeoning movement. Homeschooling is growing. It transforms learning and enriches families. Explore its different faces and advantages through this documentary. The film opens virtually Friday, November 12. Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution will help your friends and family, too. It’s […]
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August 19, 2021
By Kathy Kuhl If your student struggles to take notes, do you know the best tools to help him or her succeed? I bought my son a smart pen years ago, and it helped. But the technology has changed and improved. The best way I’ve found to keep up with all kinds […]
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April 08, 2021
Tags: ADHD, dyslexia, homeschool, learning disabilities, twice exceptional
By Kathy Kuhl Know anyone who is both distractible and dyslexic? I do, and I love to find ways to help them. Carol Barnier is a friend who shares my passion for helping these students. She is an author, speaker, and homeschool veteran. I love her humor, compassion, practicality, and […]
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