Homeschooling Wildflowers

Approximately twenty percent of children in America have a learning or attention difference, the most common being dyslexia, ADHD, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. Researchers know that these specific learning differences are incredibly prevalent, but educators continue to rely on the same teaching methods that were only designed with the majority of students in mind, even though every child can benefit from alternative approaches. As a result of not giving children what they require in...
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Approximately twenty percent of children in America have a learning or attention difference, the most common being dyslexia, ADHD, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. Researchers know that these specific learning differences are incredibly prevalent, but educators continue to rely on the same teaching methods that were only designed with the majority of students in mind, even though every child can benefit from alternative approaches. As a result of not giving children what they require in order to learn, they are forced to cope at school and are often just getting by. Not only will many children come to believe that they are not smart enough academically, they will also most likely be unaware of their true abilities. Parents who feel the urge to homeschool often mistakenily attempt to replicate a classroom too closely. Like the wildflowers, children with learning differences flourish best in their most natural environment, in those unrefined places where they aren't forced to adapt to conditions that are not meant for them. Shelby Dersa hopes to instill the belief that every child's growth looks different, no one is behind or ahead, but exactly where they are meant to be.Homeschooling a child who has specific learning differences such as dyslexia or Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can seem like a daunting task that many parents may be too afraid to take on. If you are one of those individuals or if you have already taken the leap and are struggling to homeschool your child, Homeschooling Wildflowers was written to bring you contentment as you learn how to be your child's teacher.