Some families carry more than backpacks and schedules. They carry anxiety. They carry fear. They carry the weight of daily battles no one else sees. I see parents sitting in cars with children who cannot bring themselves to enter a school building. I see kids frozen by fear, locked into their bodies, unable to feel safe enough to learn. I see reading masked by avoidance, behaviors masking overwhelm, and children doing everything they can to survive environments that don’t mee

There is a deep fulfillment that comes from doing work that feels honest and necessary.   At  My Learning Farm, learning is not rushed. Children are not compared. Struggles are not judged. The calmness that animals bring to our hearts is witnessed everyday at My Learning Farm-so grateful for this little fur ball! Instead, we create space. Space for regulation. Space for mistakes. Space for curiosity and joy. I love watching confidence replace fear. I love seeing students re

I didn’t just choose this work — in many ways, it chose me. It began with my own children. Their journeys with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and anxiety opened my heart in ways I never expected. I watched them work twice as hard for things that seemed to come easily to others. I saw the frustration, the masking, the worry — and I also saw their resilience. They are thriving now. Strong. Capable. Confident- and I could not be more proud of them. They are the reas

There is a special kind of love that grows when you do work that feels aligned with your soul. At My Learning Farm, love shows up quietly and consistently in the belief that learning should feel safe before it ever feels successful. This farm isn’t about perfection. It’s about connection. It’s about creating a place where children can exhale. Where confidence grows gently. Where learning is rooted in trust. Every day I’m reminded that when children feel seen and supported, gr

I carry an immense sense of gratitude for the families who allow me into their lives during some of their hardest seasons. It is not a small thing to trust someone with your child — especially when that child has been misunderstood, pushed too hard, or labeled instead of supported. I never take that trust lightly. I am grateful to support children who are brave enough to show up even when their bodies are telling them it isn’t safe yet. And I am endlessly grateful for the par

Homeschooling is beautiful… and overwhelming. Whether you’re brand new or years in, a homeschool consultation gives you clarity, direction, and confidence. Here’s how: ✅ For New Homeschool Families Clear explanation of legal pathways (charter vs. private school affidavit) Help choosing curriculum that actually fits your child A simple plan for what a homeschool day can look like Guidance to avoid expensive trial-and-error purchases Confidence to begin without second-guess

Some students don’t need more  practice.They need to see  how it’s done first. For many learners—especially those with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, or other learning differences—skills don’t “click” just by being told what to do. They click when the adult models the thinking , shows the steps , and walks beside them  before asking for independence. This is where the quiet magic of modeling happens. What Modeling Really Looks Like Modeling is not lecturing.Modeling

Reading fluency develops after accuracy , not before. When children are pushed to read faster before they can reliably decode words, reading often becomes stressful instead of successful. Guessing increases, confidence drops, and anxiety can take over — especially for students with dyslexia or other language-based learning differences. At My Learning Farm , we take a different approach. We intentionally slow reading down so accuracy can grow first. Students learn how words wo

If you spend any time in classrooms lately, you may notice something:more blurting out, more shutdowns, more silliness, more defiance, more tears. It’s easy to label these as behavior problems. But very often, they are learning signals . Many students who struggle with reading, writing, math, attention, processing speed, memory, or sensory regulation don’t yet have the words to say: “This is too hard for me.”“I don’t understand.”“I feel embarrassed.”“My brain is overwhelmed.”

Many children with dyslexia do not naturally infer phonics patterns. They need phonics instruction that is explicit, systematic, and supportive . Explicit phonics shows children how sounds connect to letters and spelling patterns, helping them become independent readers. At My Learning Farm , phonics is taught multisensorily and at a pace that supports confidence right here on the farm in a 1:1 setting with kind encouraging support. Dolly, the duck, loves to read with kids &

There is a moment at My Learning Farm that never gets easier for me — the moment a student graduates  from our Orton-Gillingham structured literacy program. It is joyful. It is proud. And yes — it is always a little bittersweet. These students didn’t just complete a program. They rewrote their story . Many of them arrived carrying heavy words: “I don’t like to read.” “I’m not good at reading.” “Reading is hard.” Some arrived quietly, unsure, hesitant to try. Others arrived f

Structured literacy is not a singular program — it’s an evidence-based approach to teaching reading. Skills are taught explicitly, sequentially, and clearly. Structured literacy teaches the over 374 phonics rules within the English language, syllable types and patterns, vowel sounds and 7 language-families also adopted into our lexicon (vocabulary). This approach is especially effective for children with dyslexia because it removes guessing and builds true understanding. At

The BEST for me are the sweet hand-written thank you notes! For many families, homeschooling isn’t about doing school at home. It’s about finally creating a learning environment where their child can breathe, feel safe, and grow. Children who learn differently — including those with dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, ADHD, or anxiety — often work incredibly hard in traditional classrooms. When learning moves too quickly, relies heavily on comparison, or leaves little room for

Reading difficulties rarely disappear on their own. Research shows that early reading intervention  leads to stronger outcomes and improved confidence. At My Learning Farm , early dyslexia support focuses on building foundational skills while protecting a child’s sense of self. We prioritize progress without pressure. 🌱 Early understanding creates lasting confidence. Making funny faces-means students feel comfortable to be themselves and experience success at My Learning Far

A common myth is that dyslexia is caused by seeing letters backward. In reality, dyslexia is a language-based learning difference , not a vision issue. Students find success and joy in reading at My Learning Farm Children with dyslexia struggle with how sounds connect to letters and words. This is why additional reading time alone doesn’t solve the problem — and why frustration often grows. At My Learning Farm , we utilize Orton-Gillingham structured literacy (the gold standa

Some of the most meaningful learning happens when children are free to explore, get curious, and follow the unexpected — especially when animals are part of the adventure. At My Learning Farm , our Farm Classes are built around joy, curiosity, and connection . Each day on the farm is a little different. Animals don’t read lesson plans, and nature doesn’t follow a schedule — and that’s exactly the magic. Children arrive not knowing exactly what the day will hold, and that sen

Many struggling readers learn to guess words using pictures or context. While this may look like reading, guessing is exhausting and often hides decoding difficulties associated with dyslexia. As reading demands increase, guessing leads to anxiety, avoidance, and loss of confidence. At My Learning Farm , guessing is gently replaced with explicit decoding instruction so children can read with confidence instead of fear. Achievements are CELEBRATED at My Learning Farm-progress,

One of the most important things for parents to understand is that dyslexia is a spectrum . Dyslexia does not look the same in every child, which is one reason it is often misunderstood or missed. Some children struggle early with letter sounds and decoding. Others compensate quietly for years until reading becomes mentally exhausting. Many parents tell me they felt something was off long before they had words for it — and that instinct matters. Research suggests that 15–20%

Many parents sense that something isn’t quite clicking for their child — even when they’re bright, curious, and trying their very best. Dyslexia often shows up quietly, and because it exists on a spectrum , the signs aren’t always obvious. Some commonly missed signs of dyslexia include: Difficulty remembering letter sounds or phonics patterns Guessing words instead of sounding them out Slow or effortful reading, even with practice Strong verbal skills but weaker reading or sp

My Learning Farm didn’t begin as a business plan.It began as a parent’s promise. Like so many families, our journey started with questions — and then answers we weren’t expecting. One by one, our children were diagnosed with dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, ADHD, and anxiety. Alongside those diagnoses came worry, uncertainty, and a deep desire to do right by our kids. I wanted to understand how my children learned.I wanted to support them well.And most of all, I wanted the