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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 child should be graded on what they know—not how painful writing feels. At My Learning Farm, we help families understand what accommodations fit their child best, and how to support writing growth while protecting confidence. If you’d like support and guidance, start here: www.mylearningfarm.com Understanding the right accommodations for your child is what My Learning Farm does best! Trusted sources:   Understood.org , IDA

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 step-by-step 🎲 Play games that build language & executive function 🎨 Create crafts connected to the story 🐷 Connect our learning to real farm animals All inside the cozy greenhouse — where learning feels joyful, safe, and hands-on. 📚 Our first novel: Charlotte’s Web Friendship. Courage. Kindness. The power of words. 🗓  Tuesdays, September–November ✨ 12 sessions 👩‍🌾 Up to 12 students 📖 Grades 2–6 If your child needs confidence, connection & literacy wrapped in joy — this class is for them. 👉 Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-If3v-Zu5WoecK2iiGYoWrXhCjeHW0g-fLfMThP-chKCjmA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117395166385960377721 👉Learn more here: https://www.mylearningfarm.com/mylearningfarmreads 🌾  Limited spots available. #MyLearningFarmREADS #StructuredLiteracy #CharlotteWeb #GreenhouseLearning #WhereLearningGrows #FarmClass

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 writing that feels doable: ✔️ short sentences ✔️ sentence frames ✔️ shared writing (“let’s do it together”) ✔️ dictation and guided transfer ✔️ choice-based prompts that feel meaningful Writing can become something your child feels proud of—not something they fear. If you want support that’s structured, encouraging, and designed for struggling learners, you can explore My Learning Farm writing support here: www.mylearningfarm.com Trusted sources:  Child Mind Institute, Understood.org , IDA

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 and over again. Even when we practiced. Even when we labeled. Even when we joked about it. Right and left didn’t “stick.” It wasn’t defiance. It wasn’t carelessness. It was a genuine spatial confusion. 👕 Clothing Backwards (And Inside Out) Shirts backwards. Pants twisted. Tags in the front. It wasn’t that they didn’t care. It was that their brains processed directionality differently. Front/back, right/left — those are orientation concepts, and for some kids, they are not intuitive. 🗣️ Making Up Their Own Words This one used to make me smile — until I realized it was more than creativity. They would substitute a word with something that sounded similar or invent a word entirely when they couldn’t retrieve the correct one. Word retrieval difficulty?Phonological processing weakness? It can be a very early indicator. At the time, I thought, “They’re imaginative.” Now I understand: their brains were working hard to fill in gaps. 🕰️ Confusion About Time “Was that yesterday?”“Is tomorrow after this?”“What comes before?” Before and after. Yesterday and tomorrow. Concepts of time felt slippery. They didn’t anchor. Temporal sequencing is another skill that can be challenging for dyslexic learners — especially when language is involved. 📅 Trouble With Groupings & Sequences Days of the week. Months of the year. Pennies, nickels, dimes. Anything that required ordered grouping? It didn’t stick. We would practice Monday–Sunday over and over. It felt memorized… until it wasn’t. It wasn’t laziness. It wasn’t lack of exposure. It was a sequencing and memory processing difference. 📖 Sight Words That Wouldn’t “Stick” This one broke my heart the most. We would practice sight words daily. One day — mastered. The next day — gone. “How does she not remember ‘the’?” I would think, but what I know now is this: Sight words rely heavily on the brain’s ability to connect sounds to letter patterns and store them efficiently. For dyslexic learners, this process is slower and requires explicit, structured instruction. It wasn’t effort. It wasn’t intelligence. It wasn’t a lack of trying. It was dyslexia. The journey with my kids has been long, sometimes sad, but mostly they have taught me so much about learning, support and LOVE. None of these signs alone mean dyslexia. But patterns matter. When we see: Directionality confusion Time and sequencing challenges Persistent sight word struggles Word retrieval issues Difficulty with grouped information …it’s worth looking closer, not to label, not to panic, but to understand. If you feel something isn't sticking the way it should, please reach out to My Learning Farm www.mylearningfarm.com

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 meet their needs. And I see parents — strong, exhausted, loving parents — showing up anyway. Parents who advocate tirelessly. Parents who sit through meltdowns with steady voices and breaking hearts. Parents who continue to believe in their children even when the path is unclear. These parents are remarkable. They notice the small shifts. They celebrate progress others overlook. They fight for evaluations, accommodations, understanding, and dignity. So much of the growth that happens at My Learning Farm begins at home — with parents who refuse to give up. I carry deep gratitude for the families who allow me into these seasons of vulnerability. It is an honor to support children rebuilding confidence and safety. It is a privilege to walk alongside parents who love so fiercely and advocate so bravely. If you are living these hard days, please know this: you are not alone. There is support available. Holding space fr children and families in challenging times is the heart of My Learning Farm You can learn more about the academic, homeschool, and advocacy services offered at My Learning Farm by visiting www.mylearningfarm.com . There is hope. There is support. And there is a place where learning can feel safe again.

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 realize they are not broken — they simply needed a different approach. I love witnessing families rediscover hope. Purpose shows up here every day — in Stella cuddle time, quiet reading moments, and small but powerful celebrations. This is more than a learning space. It’s a place where children rebuild trust in themselves. If your family is looking for individualized academic support grounded in connection and respect, I warmly invite you to visit www.mylearningfarm.com to learn more.

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 reason I stepped into deeper training, advocacy, and specialized instruction. They are why My Learning Farm exists. Because of them, I now get to support children who need that same careful attention, explicit teaching, patience, and belief. I am endlessly grateful for the families who trust me with their children. For the parents who show up with fierce love and steady advocacy. For the students who slowly begin to believe in themselves again. This work restores dignity to learning. It reminds children they are capable. It reminds parents they are not alone. Every morning at O'dark-thirty I walk onto the farm, I feel thankful — for my children who chose this path for me, and for the families who allow me to walk beside them now. These are my "babies" THRIVING-my wish for EVERY child. If you’d like to learn more about how My Learning Farm supports learners and families, please visit www.mylearningfarm.com .

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, growth follows — naturally, beautifully, and in its own time. I love this work because it allows space. Space to slow down. Space to notice. Space to honor each child exactly where they are — not where a system says they should be. There is deep gratitude in being trusted with that responsibility. At My Learning Farm reading in the fresh country air, being warmed by the sun any place they choose-on the firetruck, by the pond, in the greenhouse, among the chickens, goats, sheep or alpacas builds connect, safety and care. If you’re looking for a place where learning grows through connection, compassion, and individualized support, I invite you to learn more at www.mylearningfarm.com

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 parents who stand beside them — advocating, listening, learning, and loving with fierce determination. These parents are remarkable. They notice the small things. They celebrate progress others might overlook. They sit in the hard moments without giving up. They continue to believe in their children even when the path is unclear and exhausting. So much of the growth that happens at My Learning Farm begins at home — with parents who are deeply attuned to their children’s needs and willing to do the hard, unseen work of support. I am honored to walk alongside these families. I am grateful for the work I am able to do, for the skills I see built and the wonderful families I serve at My learning Farm. Honored to help create a space where children feel safe again.Honored to witness resilience, love, and hope in action. This work is a privilege — and every day, I am thankful to do it with families who show me what true advocacy and unconditional love look like. For more information about heart-centered support, please reach out to My Learning Farm www.mylearningfarm.com

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-guessing every choice ✅ For Seasoned Homeschool Families Fresh eyes on what’s working… and what’s not Curriculum refinement as kids grow and change Ideas to prevent burnout and keep learning engaging Support for shifting needs, interests, or learning challenges New enrichment, community, and social opportunities ✅ Especially Powerful for Kids Who Learn Differently Recommendations grounded in Structured Literacy, multisensory math, and evidence-based practices Support for dyslexia, ADHD, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ASD, and executive function needs Tools that make learning easier, not harder ✅ What You Walk Away With A customized learning plan Specific curriculum recommendations A realistic daily/weekly rhythm Greater peace of mind A clear path forward A homeschool consultation turns: overwhelm → clarityguessing → knowingstress → confidence And that changes everything for both parent and child. 💛

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 is thinking out loud  so students can hear the invisible steps. It often follows a simple, powerful rhythm: I teach →  We do →  You do Modeling is gradually building skills where students can see it-ask questions-do it together-and move toward independence-LEARNING This gradual release of responsibility gives students a safe runway toward independence. In Reading A struggling reader doesn’t just need to be told, “sound it out.” They need to hear: “I see this vowel team. I know what sound it makes. I’m going to slide through the word like this…” They watch your finger track the print.They hear the blending.They see how you break apart tricky words. Before long, they’re whispering the same steps to themselves. In Writing Writing can feel overwhelming when the page is blank. But when a teacher says: “Watch me think. I’m going to plan my sentence. I’m going to say it out loud. Now I’m going to write it…” Students realize writing is not magic. It’s a series of small, doable steps . They begin to copy the process, not just the product. In Math Math is full of invisible thinking. When students struggle, it’s often because no one has shown them how  to think through a problem. Modeling sounds like: “I’m noticing the tens place first…”“I’m going to regroup because…”“I’m checking my work like this…” They see the manipulatives. They hear the reasoning. They copy the steps. And confidence grows. How We Do This at My Learning Farm At My Learning Farm , modeling isn’t an extra strategy.It ’s the foundation of how we teach. Every lesson includes: Explicit demonstration Scaffolded practice together Guided support with immediate feedback Independent application once confidence is built Students see it , say it , hear it , and do it —in reading, writing, and math. We don’t rush independence. We build it. Because when a child says, “Ohhh… now I see how you do that,”we know learning is taking root.

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 work — sound by sound, pattern by pattern — until decoding becomes secure and automatic. When children no longer have to guess, their brains are free to focus on meaning, expression, and enjoyment. Fluency isn’t something we rush or force. It emerges naturally when a child feels confident, capable, and safe in their learning. As accuracy strengthens, speed and expression follow — without pressure, timers, or shame. Our reading instruction is: 🌱 Explicit and systematic 🌱 Individualized to each learner 🌱 Rooted in confidence-building and connection We celebrate progress at every step and meet students exactly where they are, knowing that strong reading foundations take time — and that time is worth it. If your child is struggling with reading, or if reading has become a source of frustration or worry, you don’t have to navigate this alone. Support is available, and growth is possible. 🔗 Learn more about 1:1 reading instruction at My Learning Farm: https://www.mylearningfarm.com/services Kiddo (making a very serious face) building fluency skills with Stella at My Learning Farm. At My Learning Farm, we don’t rush readers — we grow them. 🌾📚💛