My Learning Farm Is Proud to Sponsor High School Rodeo One of my absolute favorite parts of My Learning Farm is getting to watch students grow—not just while they are sitting at my learning table, but long after they leave it. This year, My Learning Farm is incredibly proud to sponsor High School Rodeo and support a former My Learning Farm student as they pursue something they LOVE. 🐴🤠. And truly, this is what it is all about for me. 🌱 Success Looks Different for Every Ch

I’m excited to share that the My Learning Farm website has a fresh new look! 🌱🐴📚 As My Learning Farm continues to grow, I wanted the website to grow right along with it. My goal was simple: make it easier for parents and families to quickly understand how My Learning Farm can support their child and find the programs and resources they need. Whether your child is struggling with reading, writing, spelling, or math, you’re navigating homeschooling, or you’re simply looking

"I know they know the answer." "They can tell me everything they learned, but when it's time to write… nothing happens." "It's like their brain freezes the moment they pick up a pencil." If you've ever said these words, you're not alone. One of the most common concerns I hear from parents is that their child has wonderful ideas, can explain them beautifully out loud, but struggles to get even a few sentences onto paper. The good news? This often has very little to do with i

At My Learning Farm, we recognize differences make each child unique, amazing & capable. Children with learning differences like dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia are often working harder than anyone realizes. Tasks like reading, writing, spelling & math require significant mental effort, even when the results don’t reflect that work. These learning differnces are not laziness—it is a difference in how the brain processes language & mathematical information. When children ar

Imagine your child falling in love with books—not because they have to read them, but because they can't wait to hear what happens next. That's the heart behind My Learning Farm READS! This isn't a traditional reading class where students struggle through chapters independently. Instead, Ms. Sara does all of the reading aloud, allowing every child to fully enjoy an incredible story while building the language, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing skills that strong readers

As backpacks fill with fresh pencils, crisp notebooks, and new school supplies, parents everywhere are hoping for a successful school year. Most children experience a few first-day jitters, but for some students, back-to-school brings something much bigger—anxiety, frustration, and the fear of struggling all over again. If your child has always worked harder than their classmates but still falls behind in reading, writing, spelling, or math, this school year doesn't have to l

One of the most common questions I hear from homeschooling parents is... "How many hours should we be doing school each day?" The answer often surprises families. Many parents begin homeschooling wondering if they need to fill an entire school day with lessons. It's easy to think that more hours automatically means more learning. In reality, homeschooling often allows families to learn in a way that is intentional, flexible, and personalized. Because instruction can be tailor

READS! Classes will take place in our new greenhouse in daybeds surrounds by antiques, plants, animals and more! My Learning Farm READS! is intentionally designed to slow things down. In a world where students are often rushed through reading levels and benchmarks, this class offers something different: time to listen, think, talk, and create. Check out our new greenhouse classroom Each 2-hour session includes: 📖 Expressive read-alouds by Ms. Sara 🗣 Guided, supportive discu

People often ask me how I came up with the idea for My Learning Farm.... The truth is, I never set out to build a business-I simply wanted desperately to help my own children-Ryker and Ava who had dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, anxiety and ADHD-learn and know they are capable of doing ANYTHING! At that same time our family was deeply involved with 4-H-a national organization that fosters animal husbnadry with youth. I saw the increbilbe bond, joy, calming that my childr

A Mother's Heart, a Daughter's Courage, and the Dream That Became My Learning Farm There are moments in life that quietly take your breath away. Not because they're loud or dramatic, but because they remind you just how far someone has come. Standing in the streets of Florence, Italy, watching my daughter confidently navigate trains, buses, winding medieval streets, grocery stores, cafés, and university life, I found myself smiling through tears. It wasn't simply because she

At My Learning Farm, we believe in evidence-based practices, training, certification and a loving heart-all to support growth and development! Dyslexia and learning differences does not limit potential. It does not define intelligence, creativity, or a child’s future. What it does mean is that a child’s brain learns language differently—and when that difference is understood and supported, growth is absolutely possible. For many families, the reading journey begins with worry

Writing looks difference for every student If your child melts down during writing—crying, shutting down, refusing, ripping papers—you are not failing as a parent. And your child is not being “dramatic.” For many students with dysgraphia, writing triggers: ⚡ stress ⚡ overwhelm ⚡ fear of mistakes ⚡ mental fatigue ⚡ shame from past struggles Writing can feel like being asked to run a race with a backpack full of bricks. Instead of pushing harder, we can shift the goal: 🌱 Make

Making math work for each student is what My Learning Farm is all about When math is a daily struggle at home, parents often start carrying a quiet weight they never asked for. You might find yourself wondering:“Am I not teaching it the right way?”“Did I miss something earlier?”“Why is this so hard when we practice so much?” If you’ve ever had those thoughts, please hear this clearly: You are not doing anything wrong.And you are not failing your child. For many children, math

At My Learning Farm we combine evidence-based strategies with confidence & of course animals Many parents are told, “Your child just needs to strengthen their hands.” While fine motor skills can matter, writing is so much more than that. Writing is one of the most complex tasks students do in school. It requires: 🧠 Language skills (word choice, sentence structure) 🧠 Working memory (holding an idea while writing it down) 🧠 Executive functioning (planning, organizing, sequen

Over the past several years, more and more families have begun exploring homeschooling and alternative educational paths for their children. For some families, the decision comes after academic struggles. For others, it grows from a desire for flexibility, emotional well-being, individualized learning, or simply wanting more meaningful time together. And honestly? I understand why. At My Learning Farm, I speak with many parents who feel overwhelmed trying to navigate traditio

Building writing skills, confidence and connection are part of everything My Learning Farm does! When writing feels hard, students often don’t know where to begin. One of the best ways to reduce overwhelm is to teach sentence building—the foundation of all writing. At My Learning Farm, we often start with a simple structure: ⭐ Who + Did What + Where/When + Why/How Examples: The puppy ran outside because it heard a noise. Ava built a project on the farm with her team. Then we

Recently, I came across an article titled "Parents Are Spending Thousands on Services Schools Won't Provide." Full article:https://www.inkl.com/news/parents-are-spending-thousands-on-services-schools-wont-provide As both an educator and a parent, I found myself reflecting on the stories shared in the article long after I finished reading it. While the specific families and circumstances may differ, the underlying theme is one I see every day through my work at My Learning Far

Sometimes the best ideas begin with one simple question: What if children could fall in love with books before they ever felt pressure from them? After years of working with children in reading, writing, spelling, and academic support at My Learning Farm, I noticed something that stayed with me—many children simply weren’t choosing to read. Not because they weren’t capable. Not because they weren’t curious.But often because reading had started to feel heavy. For some childr

Lately, something interesting has been happening in education. After years of increasing screen time, digital learning platforms, apps, and technology-centered classrooms, many schools, educators, and families are beginning to ask an important question: Have we moved too far away from how children naturally learn best? A recent Associated Press article explored this growing shift back toward books, paper materials, handwriting, discussion-based learning, and hands-on experien

Why Some Children Need Explicit, Structured Reading Instruction "We've been reading every night...so why is my child still struggling?" It's one of the most common—and heartbreaking—questions I hear from parents. For years, families have faithfully curled up with books before bedtime, visited the library, encouraged independent reading, and surrounded their children with wonderful literature. Those are beautiful gifts to give a child. But for some children...Reading more simp