by Shari McMinn I was so tired. Weary to the depths of my despairing soul. For years, I had homeschooled nine children, many of whom were unique learners. The days were incredibly long. Then my beloved husband died unexpectedly, and I was...
School at Home is Different: Transitioning Your Unique Learner from Institutional School
by Shari McMinn With the new year, many families — for a variety of reasons — are beginning a whole new lifestyle with their first attempt at homeschooling. This may include you and your student with unique learning needs. Whether from...
Anchored and Connected: Relationship Goals for You and Your Unique Learner
by Shari McMinn Merry Christmas! And now the New Year is about to begin! Relationship Goals for Homeschooling Your Unique Learner in 2026 What are your goals for homeschooling your unique learner this year? Not the home management goals,...
Skills Development and Living Options for Future Dependent Adults
by Shari McMinn Happy Thanksgiving! This month, I would like to offer strategies for helping your unique learner who will — in all likelihood — become an adult who is dependent on you as their parent(s) or others for living, working, and supporting...
Overcoming Low/No Motivation: Interest-based Learning for Unique Learners
by Shari McMinn Homeschool dads and moms, do you ever say things like this to your unique learners? “You are so lazy!” “You can’t do your schoolwork without me sitting right there to force you!” “You never complete your assignments!” Do you think...
Character Training: An Essential Part of Homeschooling Unique Learners
by Shari McMinn This month, my youngest eaglet — a unique learner — successfully flew out of our family’s nest! She entered the U.S. Army Basic Training after three months at their Future Soldier 09 Mike program. That pre-bootcamp opportunity got...
Homeschool Groups for Unique Learners
by Shari McMinn I am thankful that for the 28 years I homeschooled nine of my 11 children, our family participated in several different cooperative support groups that greatly helped us stay the course of Christian discipleship and home-based...
Curriculum Methodologies and Options for Unique Learners
by Shari McMinn July and August are typically the months when most homeschool parents plan for their students’ new school year, which often begins in September. Perhaps you have already started thinking about your student’s needs and are in a...









