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Mind Questing Adventures Volume 1 Welcome brave adventurer to Mind Questing Adventures! This first volume of epic quests takes you on daring adventures through lessons on emotional intelligence, social skills, and executive functionin...

Complete Volume 1 of Mind Questing Adventures has just launched! Exploring Executive Functioning Skills, Emotional Development and Awareness, and creativity, all wrapped up in fantasy elements! Check it out here: mindquestadventures.gumroad.com/l/pnxlsq

#socialemotional #neurodivergent #lessons

I’d rather be a “radicalized” secular humanist than a gatekeeping “Christian” any day.

Homeschooler. But, the critical thinking kind. Find others and be a part of a truly secular and inclusive homeschool community at strictlysecularhomeschool.com We are very active on discord, and run a fully free co-op as well. Social clubs, curriculum reviews and more! #homeschool #lgbtqia

Nothing says reality check like filming a lesson on getting good sleep, with your cat having the zoomies in the background. Good example of being well rested, I guess? #zoomies #homeschoollife #education

Started writing Mind Questing Adventures Vol. 2 this morning! #curriculum #socialemotional #questing #homeschool #secular

By all means, teach children to ask questions and then berate them for doing so, see where that gets you. #curiositycontrol #freethinking #knowbetterdobetter #growth

Subscribe to Sami on Gumroad Hi! I’m Sami. A neurodivergent homeschooling parent of two kiddos. My mission is to create nerdy content with a purpose. Social Emotional Learning that is accessible and fun!

I’ve been working on a side project! Social Emotional Learning with a nerdy twist. It is geared towards middle grade age and up, but can be adapted easily for older and younger audiences. Check it out here:

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I’m a homeschooler toting giant science encyclopedias alongside books about empathy, gender identity, and African history. Teaching to the zone of my learners comfort, not their “age assumed level”, creating curriculum where there is none, and learning alongside them. #homeschooling #learning

No, Ma’am you’ve got it all wrong. I’m not a homeschooler in a Christian, Classical way. I’m a homeschooler teaching “know better, do better”, literary analysis, raising globally empathetic and culturally aware humans. Understanding all of history, no white wash. #homeschooling #teaching

Learn this and more alongside others in our community at strictlysecularhomeschool.com and join us on Discord!

#secular #homeschooling #marginalized #lgbtq #education

Schooling without critically analysizing religions shaping our universe just repeats the cycle of surface level understanding, cultural appropriation, and continuous control through limited knowledge. #isaidwhatisaid #secularhomeschooling #history #analysis #criticalthinking

You can find us here; and join our discord! www.strictlysecularhomeschool.com

Forever thankful for my homeschooling community at Strictly Secular and Inclusive Homeschooling! High quality curriculum reviews, volunteer run co-ops, and constant engagement without shying away from accountability for curriculum creators to know better; and do better!

Please join our wonderful, active, truly secular and inclusive homeschooling community!
Co-op courses, curriculum advice, and so much more. All volunteer ran from a diverse panel of folk. Check us out at www.strictlysecularhomeschool.com and see you on Discord!

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Subscribe to Sami on Gumroad Hi! I’m Sami. A neurodivergent homeschooling parent of two kiddos. My mission is to create nerdy content with a purpose. Social Emotional Learning that is accessible and fun!

I’ve been working hard on a free social emotional learning unit that blends questing with important skills for kids. Check it out here

mindquestadventures.gumroad.com

Oh absolutely!

Autistic folk and their support needs need SUPPORT, actual functioning support. It isn’t a disease therefore can’t be “cured” but support catered to the persons needs, resources for those who are stuck in the trenches, and understanding of what Autism is (beyond hate/pointing rhetoric) would help.

You can eat all organic food, drink green juice every day, do yoga, get vitamin D and touch grass… and still become disabled.

Wellness culture can’t save you from disability. What’s worse, most wellness “gurus” will blame you when you become ill.

Wellness culture is toxic & eugenics adjacent.

Autism and other neuro types are genetic. There ya go, solved the “research” problem, now get on with adequate supports and affordable diagnosis for adults who have been misdiagnosed, children who are awaiting services for months/years, and TRAINED folks able to provide care.

If you’re looking for a homeschool community that values truly secular and inclusive material, this is where its at! Supportive community (especially in Discord!) and a wealth of resources.

strictlysecularhomeschool.com

Lori Beth Denberg reprised her All That librarian character to do a pro-library, anti-book banning reel and I love it so much??? www.instagram.com/reel/DIK0_bD...

What do secular and inclusive really mean when it comes to homeschool curriculum?

Spoiler: it's more than just "no Bible verses" or adding a token diverse book.

#SecularHomeschool #InclusiveEducation #NeurodivergentLearners #LGBTQFamilies #RabbitHoleLearning #ProgressiveHomeschool

A snippet of a lesson designed, with the title “Bonus Lesson: Taking an Emotional Inventory”. Author continued to describe how to take an emotional inventory, using humor and terms from video games to help keep learners engaged

A snippet of the next lesson I’m creating! Part of my series on Emotional understanding, in my SEL curriculum.

Subscribe to Sami on Gumroad Hi! I’m Sami. A neurodivergent homeschooling parent of two kiddos. My mission is to create nerdy content with a purpose. Social Emotional Learning that is accessible and fun!

I’ve been working on a side project! Social Emotional Learning with a nerdy twist. It is geared towards middle grade age and up, but can be adapted easily for older and younger audiences. Check it out here:

mindquestadventures.gumroad.com?_gl=1*1f7jee....

Creating things in spite of turmoil is a beautiful thing

Why Diverse Literature Matters in Homeschooling When we as parents choose books for our homeschool, we’re directly shaping the way our children see the world. Literature is one of the most powerful tools for learning. It's not just about reading and writing, but about people, cultures, and identities. Diverse literature is essential in homeschooling because it provides representation, broadens perspectives, challenges stereotypes, and fosters critical thinking. Here’s why it should be a cornerstone of every homeschool library.

ALL homeschoolers should care about using diverse literature literature.

#secularhomeschooling #diversebooks #kidlit

Introducing My Free 36-Week Kindergarten ELA Guide (Based on Fishtank Learning!) If you've ever tried using a high-quality classroom curriculum for homeschooling, you know it can be a lot to adapt. Fishtank Learning is an amazing, free resource designed for classroom teachers, but it isn't always homeschool-friendly. That’s why I created a 36-week Kindergarten ELA guide—to make it easier for homeschoolers to follow while keeping the rich, structured approach that Fishtank offers.

Do you want a free guide to Kindergarten ELA? I've got you!

A board book entitled OUR WORLD USA is sitting on top of a stump. There's a pine tree in the background. The book cover includes a Black and Asian family grilling outdoors.

Happy birthday to my 2nd book baby. Gorgeously illustrated by the amazing @sarahandersonwalsh.bsky.social, this board book showcases the real USA: oozing w/ queer+disability+BIPOC+religious rep. Diversity and inclusion at its finest. #kidlit #kidlitcommunity #TLsky