by Shari McMinn Bring on summer! While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease (Genesis 8:22 ESV). Summer Refresh, Reset, and Rest for Homeschool Students Although I enjoy the...
In order to best meet the needs of families with “unique learners,” CHEC has created a survey that we encourage you to participate in. The results will help drive our future blogs, event workshops, Homeschool Update articles, and website...
by Shari McMinn Known by the acronym SEL, social-emotional learning is a popular topic amongst professional educators who administer or teach in institutional schools. This is the definition of SEL from the United Nations Educational, Scientific,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
