by One Unique Mom | Jan 31, 2017 | Gifted Homeschooling, Homeschool Blog
“Parenting a gifted child can sometimes be a lonely journey” (Nilles, 2014, p. 8). Gifted children often have asynchronous development, which causes a mismatch between their mental abilities and their mental maturity (Winstanley, 2009). A young...
by One Unique Mom | Jan 22, 2017 | General Homeschooling, Homeschool Blog
Many public educators doubt the benefits of homeschooling (Butler, 2000). Despite the ever-growing databases of research on the benefits of homeschooling there remains several myths. The most common myths are included below. 1) Homeschooling produces social...
by One Unique Mom | Dec 30, 2016 | Family & Parenting, Mom Life Blog
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I do not believe in bending the will of a strong-willed child. My oldest son was the most stubborn child from the time he was born. He would challenge everything. My daughter is also strong-willed but complies after verbal...
by One Unique Mom | Jun 17, 2016 | Gifted Homeschooling, Homeschool Blog, Homeschool Dyslexia, Learning Difficulties
Well, today was one of all homeschooling parents favorite days. Our summer curriculum has arrived!!! (Can I get an amen from all the curriculum junkies out there?) When we began planning our homeschooling journey I decided that year-round schooling would be best for...
by One Unique Mom | Apr 1, 2016 | Gifted Homeschooling, Homeschool Blog, Homeschool Dyslexia, Learning Difficulties
Is your child special needs, gifted, highly creative, self-led, parent-led, etc.? Homeschooling provides the opportunity for your child to receive the education that is truly customized for them. You are able to customize the education plan for each...
by One Unique Mom | Apr 1, 2016 | Gifted Homeschooling, Homeschool Blog, Homeschool Dyslexia, Learning Difficulties
Differentiation What is differentiation? It is the practice of customizing instruction to match the needs and interests of student. It has its roots in gifted education. Differentiation is also applied to instruction and assessments. So What Does This After To Do...
by One Unique Mom | Mar 25, 2016 | General Homeschooling, Homeschool Blog
“What are labs needed for science? I can’t dissect something!” quotes many homeschooling parents. Often those who begin the home school journey do so with confidence. It is not difficult to teach letters, numbers, colors, shapes. It does not even...
by One Unique Mom | Aug 14, 2015 | Crafts, Mom Life Blog
All kids LOVE “Play-Doh”! However, I think it is stinky, nothing against the company. But the smell on my hands after playing with it is just nauseating. That may be from a “pregnancy smell”. (all mommies out there are now having flashbacks to...
by One Unique Mom | Aug 12, 2015 | Crafts, Mom Life Blog
I found an old wooden traveling salesman case and thought it would look amazing as spice cabinet. Well the inside wouldn’t look attractive with information about earplugs as the background. So I decided to visit the Fort Sill Gift Shop, “The Post...