Comments on: Literature and Learning Differences: The Power of Story https://simplehomeschool.net/story/ Never let your schooling interrupt your education. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:02:36 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Rose https://simplehomeschool.net/story/#comment-710461 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=60001#comment-710461 This post really, really hit home for me. I, too, loved our library days, but I just don’t drag her there anymore. It’s torture for my 10yo dyslexic. But she LOVES stories. I could read aloud all day to her and she’d would be over the moon. We’re n Harry Potter now and looking forward to Percy, even though I didn’t love book 1 myself (not enough girls/women and those present aren’t rounded enough — does this improve in the sequels?). This post really spoke to me and I needed to hear it today. Thank you. I’ll be following you on Instagram and FB now!

]]> By: Sarah M https://simplehomeschool.net/story/#comment-710444 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=60001#comment-710444 My son is dyslexic (dyscalculic, dysgraphic), too, and we have done the exact same as you have–used audio books liberally, ‘candy’ books instead of literature, and of course soo many comics. He LOVES stories. He has always been able to sit and listen or play and listen to a story, and get all the content, so I didn’t really worry about it. I have a degree in English (aren’t our stories ironic in the best way?!) and it’s really stretched me on how to think of the existing box. My little thinkers and artists are so creative and would absolutely call themselves Big Readers and that is all that matters to me! I haven’t read any of the Riordon books myself but my two have each read them 1-2+ times a piece!

I totally get what you’re saying with the strong opinions/wills. Oy. I I love using the characters (our kids like the same books!) as jumping off points like the example you gave with Harry and the dementors. I need to think on that some more. Excellent post!

]]> By: Shawna Wingert https://simplehomeschool.net/story/#comment-710428 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=60001#comment-710428 In reply to Stella.

We all need to hear it, especially in the seasons when our kiddos are struggling. I am so glad you found it encouraging!

]]> By: Stella https://simplehomeschool.net/story/#comment-710423 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=60001#comment-710423 Thank you for this. I’ve hit a rut with my son, a struggling reader. I needed some encouragement and I found it here. Sometimes this mommy needs to be told everything is going to be okay too.

]]> By: Shawna Wingert https://simplehomeschool.net/story/#comment-710422 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=60001#comment-710422 In reply to Monica Utsey.

I am so grateful that we made the decision to homeschool. I cannot imagine what my boys would face, had we continued in the school system. Even more than that, I am grateful that we have time to really celebrate their strengths, instead of always focusing on their weaknesses.

]]> By: Shawna Wingert https://simplehomeschool.net/story/#comment-710421 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=60001#comment-710421 In reply to Jen.

Oh Jen! I am glad I am not the only one who experienced the loss of the library. It really has been an adjustment, but it’s working. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. 🙂

]]> By: Monica Utsey https://simplehomeschool.net/story/#comment-710414 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=60001#comment-710414 Thank you for sharing this story. That is the power of homeschooling and being able to protect them from schools that would not value their differences.

]]> By: Jen https://simplehomeschool.net/story/#comment-710412 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=60001#comment-710412 I hate reading aloud but I do it. My kids have stopped reading on their own. I thought maybe it was a teen thing. We stopped doing the library each week as well. I read 2-3 books a month and started to wonder what I did wrong. Thank you for sharing <3

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