Guest Post by Clerissa Kritzinger
Homeschooling on its own can be a challenging feat. However, when you have neurologically diverse children, it can get even trickier. They learn differently and see the world in unique ways. The mainstream approach can have you pulling your hair out before your first week is even over.
Lovely momma, I am here to tell you that when it comes to our kiddos, we are the only ones who truly know how best to educate them.
You are allowed to teach your kids in the way they learn best. My whole view on education changed when I discovered Fun-Schooling Journals. These journals help me tailor-make each child’s education with minimal effort and frustration for both parties.
It’s not a cookie-cutter curriculum. There is no one telling you what you should or should not be doing with your kids. You can absolutely do whatever works for your child.
For example:
• For a Visual Learner: Use YouTube and documentaries.
• For a Child Who Doesn’t Like Drawing or Coloring: Print pictures and paste them into their books.
• For a Reluctant Writer: Have them type out their research findings, print it, and stick it in the journal.
• For a Struggling Reader: Use podcasts and audiobooks, or even apps that convert text to speech.
Our goal is to learn—no matter what tools we have to use to reach that goal. Our job is to teach our kids how to learn and to become lifelong learners because we never stop learning.
For me, teaching my kids how to learn and how to utilize the tools available to them is one of the most important skills I can impart. It is a skill that will ensure they can follow their own path and be independent in a world that often encourages dependence. Even if the outside world—or even family members—might not agree with the way your kids learn, that is more than okay. Having a happy and thriving child is far more important than the opinions of others.
Journals for neurodiverse kids can be found here.
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