Beyond the Box Learning

Can parents teach their kids with dyslexia? Teaching a child with dyslexia to read, write, and spell is a challenge, yes, but homeschooling allows parents to give their kids the individualized education they really need. Read this episode and find the resources mentioned on the blog: https://homeschoolingwithdyslexia.com/can-really-homeschool-child-dyslexia/ --- My website, HomeschoolingWithDyslex...

There’s not a homeschool parent out there that doesn’t desire a more productive homeschool day. Juggling the many needs of running a home, caring for family needs, and nurturing a marriage can often leave us out of time or out of energy when it comes to teaching our kids at home. Introducing the Minimum Viable Homeschool Day! Learn how to choose a few essentials each day to feel more productive an...

It's not uncommon for homeschooled kids with dyslexia and ADHD to lack motivation to learn. This episode gives you 5 ways to increase INTERNAL motivation to learn; that is being self-motivated to learn. Find this post and all resources mentioned on my web site here: https://homeschoolingwithdyslexia.com/5-ways-increase-motivation-dyslexia-adhd/ --- My website, HomeschoolingWithDyslexia.com exi...

After homeschooling kids with dyslexia for nearly 30 years, here are the different stages I've gone through; from confusion to confidence. Read the post here. Join my online mentoring group for parents homeschooling their kids with dyslexia here! --- My website, HomeschoolingWithDyslexia.com exists to both educate and encourage parents and teachers of kids who learn differently, Kids who learn...

I've been saying for years that dyslexia is a learning difference , not a learning disability . Kids with dyslexia learn differently. Today I am sharing from my nearly 30 years parenting and homeschooling my 7 kids with dyslexia how kids with dyslexia learn differently and how we can teach them differently to accommodate this different way of learning. Read this episode on my website here. https:/...

Do you need some mid-year encouragement? In today's episode (recorded a few years ago for my private mentoring group) I'm sharing some powerful mindset shifts I have made over my last nearly 30 years of homeschooling 8 kids that have set me free from much of the stress and overwhelm so common to homeschool parents. See the full post and links mentioned on my website: https://homeschoolingwithdysle...

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I've been thinking about things I'm thankful for and realized that I am indeed thankful for my kids' dyslexia. Despite the hardships early on in our family's dyslexia journey, there have been a lot of valuable lessons learned. What once seemed like a curse on my family has turned out to be the opposite. All of my adult kids with dyslexia are finding succe...

Many people with dyslexia also struggle with anxiety. I know in my own home, I had to walk several of my kids through learning to manage their anxiety. You can read the article and access all of the resources mentioned in this episode here. --- My web site, HomeschoolingWithDyslexia.com , exists to both encourage and educate parents and teachers of kids who learn differently. Kids who learn differ...

Hi, everyone.  I'm Marianne Sunderland, the host of the Beyond the Box Learning podcast. I initially started the podcast to record blog posts on my website: Homeschooling With Dyslexia. Since dyslexia is genetic, a large percentage of my website readers are also dyslexic and prefer to listen than to read.  But more recently, I began recording short podcast episodes in response to your questions an...

One of the most frequent concerns I hear about from parents is what to do with an older child who still isn't reading well. In this episode, I'm sharing 3 things you need to know about older kids who aren't reading fluently yet. --- My website, HomeschoolingWithDyslexia.com , exists to both encourage and educate parents and teachers of kids who learn differently. Kids who learn differently need to...

Today I'm answering the question asking what to do when an older dyslexic child gets teased for their weak reading or writing skills. As a bonus question, I'm also answering what to do when a younger sibling begins to read better than an older dyslexic sibling. As the mom of 8 kids, I have lots of experience with this! Resources mentioned: What is Dyslexia? A Parent's Guide to Teaching Kids About...

In our last episode we talked about how to decide whether or not to test your child for dyslexia. Today we are talking about the different types of dyslexia assessments, what tests are performed, how to get an official diagnosis, and how to find testers with expertise in dyslexia. Read this article on my website and find the resources mentioned here. --- My web site, HomeschoolingWithDyslexia.com...

There are important differences between testing a child who is in public school with testing a child who is homeschooled. In this episode, I will share 4 reasons to consider testing your homeschooled kids for dyslexia and ADHD. --- My web site, HomeschoolingWithDyslexia.com , exists to both encourage and educate parents and teachers of kids who learn differently. Kids who learn differently need to...

As we prepare to head back to school soon, I'm sharing my answers to the 4 most common questions I am asked about homeschooling kids with dyslexia. You can read this post and find all the resources mentioned in to by visiting my website here. --- You can find all the links and resources mentioned in the post by clicking through to the article at the link above. My web site, HomeschoolingWithDy...

For kids with dyslexia, learning to read takes specific methods and time. Spelling is no different except that it takes even longer to master. In this episode we talk about what to expect when teaching spelling to kids with dyslexia and what to do to best teach them. Read the post here: https://homeschoolingwithdyslexia.com/spelling-dyslexia/ You can find all the links and resources mentioned in t...

Have you really accepted your kids' learning differences? If not, today's episode will encourage you that by accepting, appreciating, and accommodating our kids' different ways of learning, they can feel successful and smart. Read this episode article on my website here. Learn more about the Resistant Learner's Intensive here. We start Monday, March 25th! --- My web site, Homeschoo...

Is your dyslexic child resisting reading instruction? Honestly, I would be surprised if they  weren’t.   Learning to read as a child with dyslexia is HARD! This episode will cover the most common reason dyslexic kids resist learning to read and what you can do about it. --- Link to this article. You can find all the links and resources mentioned in the post by clicking through to the article at th...

Are your kids bored and uninterested in learning? Do they procrastinate getting started and finishing assignments? You're not alone! This episode is full of ways to motivate your struggling learners. This episode is the recording of a post, Motivating Struggling Learners , on my website, HomeschoolingWithDyslexia.com. --- My website, HomeschoolingWithDyslexia.com , exists to both encourage and...

We all experience homeschool burnout from time to time. Over my many years of homeschooling, I've learned to see the early signs of burnout and avoid it for the most part. This episode shares some of how I do that. Read more here: https://homeschoolingwithdyslexia.com/homeschool-burnout/ --- My web site, ⁠HomeschoolingWithDyslexia.com⁠ , exists to both encourage and educate parents and teacher...

If you've ever questioned the value of interest-led learning or want to learn more about how self-directed learning works, this episode is for you. Blake Boles is a self-directed learning advocate and expert and the author of the book:  Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids to School: The case for helping them leave, chart their own paths, and prepare for adulthood at their own pace. In this intervi...

Three things you need to do to successfully homeschool your struggling learners... Learn the 3 most important things that I have learned over my many years of homeschooling kids with dyslexia and ADHD. They may surprise you but they are foundational to providing the individualized education they need. --- This episode is the recording of a post on my website: My Homeschool Success Formula Links me...

Wondering how to motivate your struggling learners? Today I'm interviewing Gina Riley, Ph. D. an expert on motivation who is also an educational psychologist, Clinical Professor, and Program Leader of the Adolescent Special Education Program at City University of New York – Hunter College. She has over fifteen years of experience working with teens diagnosed with learning disabilities and emot...

What does it look like to homeschool in middle school with dyslexia? Today we're looking at what kinds of learning is often taking place in middle school and what goals I like to work on to prepare our struggling learners for high school and beyond. Read the article and find all the links mentioned here: How to Homeschool Your Dyslexic 7th Grader ---- My web site, ⁠HomeschoolingWithDyslexia.co...

Many of the disappointments and frustrations that you are experiencing as you homeschool your kids with dyslexia stem from having the wrong expectations. Today I’m going to talk about some of those homeschool expectations and why adjusting your mindset surrounding them is good for you, for your kids, and for your homeschool.  You can read the whole post here. --- My web site, HomeschoolingWithDysl...

After homeschooling my own seven kids with dyslexia for nearly 30 years, these are some things that I wish I had known back when I got started. This episode is the recording of an article on my website homeschoolingwithdyslexia.com. Below you will find links that were mentioned in the article. Link to the original article: 8 Things You Need to Know Before You Homeschool Your Kids With Dyslexia. Li...