One of the most meaningful parts of my work is witnessing the many ways students show me who they are. Not just as learners — but as people. Over time, My Learning Farm becomes more than a place to practice reading, writing, spelling, and math. It becomes a place where students feel safe to share their lives, their interests, and their proud moments. And those moments are everything. Sharing their favorite pets with me It looks like a student bringing her cat — Fletcher — and

When families walk through the gate at My Learning Farm , they often carry more than paperwork, questions, or concerns. They carry a dream. The dream they had for their child.The picture they held in their heart — how school would feel, how learning would unfold, how confidence would grow. And sometimes, somewhere along the way, that dream changes. Sitting beside parents as they navigate special education is one of the greatest privileges of my life. It is sacred work. It is

If your child has dysgraphia, accommodations can be life-changing. Not because they lower expectations—but because they remove barriers. Helpful accommodations may include: 💻 typing instead of handwriting 🎤 speech-to-text for longer writing 📝 teacher-provided notes or outlines ⏳ extended time for writing assignments 📌 reduced copying demands 📚 alternative ways to show learning (oral responses, projects) 🧠 graphic organizers and sentence starters The goal is simple: Your

NEW for the 26-27 School Year Is your child not a confident reader yet? Perfect. In My Learning Farm READS! , Ms. Sara does the reading so students can relax, listen deeply, and truly fall in love with stories. 💛 This is the power of a structured read-aloud — building vocabulary, comprehension, written expression, and critical thinking without the pressure of “performing” as a reader. Together we will: 🌱 Take a deep dive into rich vocabulary ✍🏼 Grow written expression ste

Every child learns differently and every child needs the right supports, tools to thrive If your child hates writing, the answer is not more worksheets and longer assignments. The best way to help is to: 💛 reduce overwhelm 💛 build skills in small steps 💛 use tools strategically 💛 create predictable routines 💛 celebrate effort 💛 teach writing explicitly And one more important thing: Let your child experience success quickly. At My Learning Farm, we often begin with writi

When I look back at my own children’s early years, I can see the signs so clearly now. But at the time, they just felt like quirks or personality and “they’ll grow out of it.” Before we ever had the word dyslexia , we had moments. Small ones. Confusing ones. Sometimes funny. Sometimes frustrating. And sometimes heartbreaking. If you are seeing similar things in your child, I want you to know: you are not imagining it. And you are not alone. 👟 Shoes on the Wrong Feet Over a

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