Welcome to Homeschool OT!
Homeschool OT has been referred to as the search engine for homeschoolers when your question is, “why is my child struggling?”
When our kids aren’t successful in what they need and want to do, as parents, we want to help. We spend hours/ days/ weeks researching but the internet is noisy and often gives conflicting answers. Homeschool OT is the person to add to your team to help you search through the mess, explain the “why”, provide resources, and then support you as you implement them into your homeschool. Homeschooling is NOT alone-schooling!
As an Occupational Therapist (OT), I am trained to help people thrive in their occupations, which is not a job but how you occupy your time. With over 16 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist and eight years as a homeschool mom, I know firsthand how challenging homeschooling can feel—especially on those days when it seems almost impossible. I’m here to support you!
Hi, I’m Sarah Collins,
Maybe your child walks out of the room for the 15th time because focusing is hard, or tears fall over a seemingly endless page of math problems. Perhaps weeks of gentle pencil-grip practice still lead to daily tantrums. You may feel stretched thin, wondering if you can ever be enough for your kids.
Whether you are on this journey because you’ve felt a long time desire to homeschool or maybe homeschooling out of necessity because other educational options aren’t working.
I get it.
That’s why Homeschool OT exists: to support you, the parent. I know you are the expert in your child but that doesn’t mean you have to go at this alone.
Homeschooling is NOT alone-schooling
I’ll help you understand the “why” behind these challenges and show you how to incorporate effective strategies into your homeschool day. Together, we’ll create an environment where your child can thrive in pursuing what they need and want to do.
No matter where you are in your homeschooling journey, we’re here to help you and your family thrive. Explore our resources on your own, or let’s chat about specific recommendations.
I want you to feel the heartfelt support to make your homeschool extraordinary.
Here's how I help homeschool families:
- Provide tips for homeschool families to implement into their day on social media. Follow our story and see how it pertains to you.
- Bring the best guests from the occupational therapy and homeschooling communities to you on our weekly podcast. Rest easy knowing there is one place where you will grow in your knowledge weekly without spending hours searching.
- Answer your questions. The internet is noisy and often provides conflicting information. Schedule a coaching session and let me use my knowledge as an OT and fellow homeschool parent to quiet the noise.
- Deep dive into your specific homeschool day Schedule a personal homeschool consultation where we discuss your homeschool day and I make specific recommendations to address your personal needs
- Educate you on specific topics that you already know are causing your child to struggle. Enroll in my courses on sensory integration, handwriting or executive functioning , so you understand the "why" and can implement strategies into your homeschool.
- Explain occupational therapy and share how OT's think about motor skills, cognitive skills, and social skills to the homeschool community. Invite me to speak at you event, co op, or convention.
Resources
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