Homeschool Graduation Day: The Role Shift No One Talks About
What does graduation feel like for a homeschool parent? An occupational therapist and homeschool mom reflects on identity, change, and what comes next.
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The Best Places to Find OT Services for Homeschool Families
You have often heard me say that homeschooling is not alone schooling. Yes, as homeschoolers, we are choosing a path for education that involves fewer paid professionals. But, that does not mean we must do everything ourselves. Nor does it mean that we must know everything. It does mean that we can seek out the…
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What Are Executive Functioning Skills?
As an occupational therapist, a question I often hear from parents is “My child isn’t getting a job right now, they don’t have an occupation. Why would they need an occupational therapist?” What they don’t know is, that an occupation is anything a person needs or wants to do to occupy their time. So for…
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4 Benefits of Map Drawing in Your Homeschool
When I first delved into homeschooling, I must admit that map drawing was not on my radar. As a grown adult, I found myself unable to recognize the shapes and distances between countries, which in turn affected my worldview and perspective on current events. However, during my homeschooling journey, I stumbled upon the profound insights…
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A Homeschooler’s Guide to Sensory Processing & the 8 Sensory Systems
In our homeschool, we start with a morning time together. All three of our kids join me as we read through several short excerpts in books Charlotte Mason style. It’s all done while we make and eat breakfast. Why? Because of the sensory processing needs of my kids. I have one child who needs to…
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9 Ways to Build Time Management Skills in Your Homeschool
In the whirlwind of my days as a home health care occupational therapist, time was both a friend and a foe. My job took me across three counties, weaving through traffic, indulging in heartwarming stories from clients, and occasionally encountering last-minute cancellations that sent my carefully crafted schedule into a tailspin. “I’ll be there around…
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8 Quick & Easy Questions to Ask Your Homeschool Teen About Their Social Life
As I’m sitting down to write this, my 15-year-old is apple picking with three friends while my 12-year-old and 8-year-old are at a fall festival with their hockey teams. They are all having fabulous fall weekends. But, this week we’ve also seen dozens if not hundreds of pictures of their peers in homecoming dresses and…
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Learning about Interoception and Language Arts Together
As homeschoolers, we know that learning doesn’t just take place in a classroom. We learn in all aspects of life. But, have you ever thought about the significance of teaching them to understand and describe their own bodies? It’s an essential skill that not only enhances their understanding of their interoception sensory system but also…
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How to Encourage Note Taking in Every Stage of Homeschooling
Note taking is a valuable skill that goes beyond just jotting down words on paper. It is a powerful tool that can significantly influence memory, and attention (Smoker et al, 2009). As homeschool parents, we have the wonderful opportunity to guide our children through various stages of note-taking development, helping them become proficient and independent…
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Vision Therapy: An Interview with the Experts
Signs and symptoms that a functional vision assessment is necessary: Two parts of vision: Other aspects / diagnosis that may be addressed during Vision Therapy: Vision Resources for Parents and Occupational Therapists:
