Help for Distracted & Struggling Readers with Carol Barnier
Hey, homeschoolers! I interviewed Carol Barnier my first year doing The Homeschool Sanity Show and it was a privilege for me. I had heard her speak at conferences and had read her books and loved what she had to say. Carol is not only hilarious but is so wise in helping distracted students and moms. In today’s episode, we’ll discuss how to help kids who are not only distracted but struggle to read. If you have or know a...
Why You Shouldn’t Worry About Your Child’s Writing
Hey, homeschoolers! After reading, I’ve found that homeschooling parents are most concerned about their children’s writing ability. I understand that. As a writer and homeschool mom, I wanted my children to be excellent writers. When they weren’t, I was worried. But in this episode, I’m going to give you three reasons not to worry about your child’s writing. Before I do, I invite you to subscribe to...
How to Help Struggling Readers
Hey, homeschoolers! We know that reading is the key to unlocking knowledge. When our child is struggling to read as mine once did, we get worried. My guest today, Jan Harmsworth, is going to help us relax. Jan Harmsworth is the author of The Easy Reading Formula Course. It’s new, it’s different, and as far as she knows there isn’t anything else on the market like it. It’s written specifically for US home schoolers whose child is...
The Best Audiobooks for Kids and Families Now
Hey, homeschoolers! I recently spoke about how valuable audiobooks are in homeschooling. But I’m excited about my guest today, who will help us identify the best audiobooks to listen to now that we are sheltering in. Of course, these are great choices any time! Listen to the podcast Today’s episode is brought to you by Grammar Galaxy Nebula in audiobook form. It makes a great review of the basic parts of speech but in a way that is...
Why You Should Include Audiobooks in Your Homeschool
Hey, homeschoolers! If you’ve ever worried that you’re copping out by allowing your kids to listen to audiobooks in lieu of reading, this episode is for you. There are six benefits of using audiobooks in your homeschool that I’ll cover today. Listen to the podcast But first, I want to invite you to join me for the Time Blocking Summit March 5th-7th. I will be sharing how to create a weekly schedule when you...
How to Avoid Drill & Kill in Teaching Language Arts
Hey homeschoolers! If your student doesn’t enjoy some aspects of language arts, whether that is reading, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, or writing, there is a good chance you have succumbed to the age old approach of drill. Drilling means that we repeat the same exercises over and over in an effort to help our students master a subject. Unfortunately drilling is responsible for killing many students’ enthusiasm for...
About Me
I'm a Christian psychologist turned homeschooling mother of six. My life can be a little crazy, so I look for sanity-saving ideas to use and share. I hope you'll read my About page to learn more.
-Dr. Melanie Wilson
