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Colleen Kessler

Let Go To Thrive When Homeschooling Neurodiverse Kids

September 19, 2023 //  by Colleen Kessler

Let Go To Thrive When Homeschooling Neurodiverse Kids ~ Written by Colleen Kessler from Raising Lifelong Learners Our homeschool year started last week. By Tuesday of this week, I had melted down into a puddle and called my friend crying. I was overwhelmed, burnt out, and sure I was not going to …

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Category: a mom's educationTag: giftedness, special needs

The Power of Play from Toddlers to Teens

August 22, 2023 //  by Colleen Kessler

The Power of Play Throughout the Homeschool Years ~  Written by Colleen Kessler from Raising Lifelong Learners When I first started homeschooling – almost SIXTEEN years ago, I was so worried about tackling the roles of both mom and teacher, and I overcompensated by leaning heavily on my classroom …

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Category: methods & philosophiesTag: play, play-based learning

Homeschooling: Unleashing the Potential of Kids with Executive Function Challenges

June 27, 2023 //  by Colleen Kessler

Homeschooling: Unleashing the Potential of Kids with Executive Function Challenges ~  Written by Colleen Kessler from Raising Lifelong Learners We all know that executive function skills are super important for our children's success in organizing, planning, managing time, and more. But what about …

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Category: a mom's education

Colleen’s Homeschool Day in the Life (with a 10-, 13-, 15-, and 20-year-old)

March 7, 2023 //  by Colleen Kessler

Colleen’s Homeschool Day in the Life (with a 10-, 13-, 15, and 20-year-old) ~ Written by Colleen Kessler of Raising Lifelong Learners A note from Jamie: Don't forget to come share your own homeschool day in the life with us here at SimpleHomeschool.net this Friday, March 10th! BEEP! BEEP! …

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Category: organizationTag: day in the life, homeschool day in the life

should I test for giftedness?

Should I Test my Child for Giftedness?

January 11, 2023 //  by Colleen Kessler

Should I Test my Child for Giftedness? ~  Written by Colleen Kessler from Raising Lifelong Learners Do you have a bright child? One who is constantly surprising you with all that he knows — things you didn’t teach — and how quickly he learns and remembers things? Do you wonder if you should pursue …

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Category: methods & philosophiesTag: giftedness

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