Kelly Hirt

Kelly Hirt

Kelly is a mother, elementary schoolteacher and writer. She started her blog, My Twice Baked Potato, as a way to support and connect people parenting “twice-exceptional” children. Kelly’s work has been seen on Macaroni Kid, The Huffington Post and many other sites.

Recent Articles

13 Tips for Home Learning From a Seasoned Homeschooler

School out for the day (or week)? Kid home with the sniffles? Here are tips, activities and lessons to get past video games

By: Kelly Hirt | Sep 11, 2015

Elementary

Why I Homeschool My Child (and What I've Learned)

One teacher shares what homeschooling has taught her about educating her child

By: Kelly Hirt | Dec 11, 2014

Kindergarten

Back to School Prep Already?

Use these tips to prepare for a return to school after summer and breaks

By: Kelly Hirt | Aug 11, 2014

Parent Stories

Secret Summer Learning

From Minecraft to baking, here's how to keep your child learning and combat "summer slide" while school is out

By: Kelly Hirt | Jun 19, 2014

Ages 6 - 10

What Questions to Ask Your Child's Teacher Before Summer

By: Kelly Hirt | May 27, 2014

Ages 3 - 5

I'm Not a Teacher, So How Do I Help My Child Learn to Read?

By: Kelly Hirt | Apr 25, 2014

Elementary

"I Hate School"

By: Kelly Hirt | Feb 26, 2014