Resources, support and encouragement for homeschooling a child with learning differences and/or special needs.
Shawna writes about motherhood, special needs and the beauty of everyday messes at www.differentbydesignlearning.com. She is an accidental writer, a passionate speaker and has been a part of special needs discussions on Today.com, Autism Speaks, The Mighty, For Every Mom, Simple Homeschool, and The Huffington Post. She is the author of four books, Everyday Autism, Special Education at Home, Parent
For the first time in a very long time…..
It turns out this year actually was better than the last.
I’m so grateful.
11/23/2025
It shouldn’t be this hard.
11/18/2025
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
10/19/2025
Finding learning games and activities for your homeschool that actually suit your child’s interests and abilities can be difficult. education.com is a resource that has educational games, science experiments, and hands-on activities ready to go, just when you need them, all at the click of a button.
Homeschooling With Education.com: K-8 Learning Games and Activities Education.com is a resource that has educational games, science experiments, and hands-on activities ready to go, just when you need them.
10/01/2025
I mean…
09/22/2025
It takes 130 plasma donations to treat one person with primary immunodeficiency for a year.
I am deeply grateful to all the anonymous people out there who donate and save my son’s life, one weekly treatment at a time. It’s a miracle. ✨
08/25/2025
You don’t have to be a musician yourself to give your kids the gift of music in your homeschool. With this homeschool music curriculum, you can bring rhythm, confidence, and fun into your homeschool days, no matter your child’s age or learning style.
MusicDuo
A Homeschool Music Curriculum For All Ages And Abilities You don’t have to be a musician yourself to give your kids the gift of music in your homeschool. With this homeschool music curriculum, you can bring rhythm, confidence, and fun into your homeschool days, no matter your child’s age or learning style. When my youngest was a baby, he used to wake ...
07/31/2025
When we think of high school math in our homeschools, algebra, geometry, and maybe even calculus are likely the first courses that come to mind.
But there's one math course that we often overlook despite being one of the most practical and life-shaping options: consumer math.
Homeschool Consumer Math For High School: Master Books Review There's one math course that we often overlook despite being one of the most practical and life-shaping options: consumer math.
12/31/2024
Yes, that’s the Log Lady from Twin Peaks in my office behind me.
Yes, its my favorite purchase of the year.
12/24/2024
Merry Christmas. 🎁🎄