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My Must-Have Homeschool Supplies
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My Must-Have Homeschool Supplies

July 5, 2022July 5, 2022 languageartscoachLeave a comment

Homeschooling is a big job, and having the right tools at the ready makes the days go so much more smoothly. We can all guess that we're going to need paper, pens, glue, and such, but I want to share some of the more homeschool-specific supplies that bring joy and ease to my days. This… Continue reading My Must-Have Homeschool Supplies

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I Got the Curriculum. Now What?

August 31, 2020 languageartscoachLeave a comment

The box of curriculum is finally here! You spent countless hours researching, comparing, and considering all of the options out there. But now what? How do you turn this pile of shiny-covered tomes into actual, productive learning with your kids? Don't worry. You'll get there, and I've got some easy, actionable steps to help you.… Continue reading I Got the Curriculum. Now What?

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5th Grade Curriculum and Routine

August 12, 2020 languageartscoachLeave a comment

This post contains affiliate links. Clicking on them costs you nothing and helps to support this blog. Thank you! Our Morning Routine We do these things in this order because it's what works for us. If any part of it doesn't suit you or your kids, it is OKAY to do things differently. Even if… Continue reading 5th Grade Curriculum and Routine

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#Homeschool Goals

April 17, 2019April 18, 2019 languageartscoach2 Comments

Do you looooove planning a new homeschool year? I really, really do. And as much as I want to rush headlong into planning because I love it so much, I know that the year I plan is going to be a better fit for the real people who actually live in my house (instead of… Continue reading #Homeschool Goals

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Morning Time for Dyslexic Learners

March 23, 2019April 18, 2019 languageartscoachLeave a comment

Morning time continues to grow and evolve at our house as my kids grow and I get better and better at meeting their needs as dyslexic learners. One thing remains the same - morning time is the best part of the school day at our house. Here's how our morning time routine is going these… Continue reading Morning Time for Dyslexic Learners

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A Very Makey Holiday Countdown Calendar

November 29, 2018 languageartscoach1 Comment

This time last year, I was worried that my kids were outgrowing one of my favorite holiday traditions - our Read-Aloud Advent Calendar. I was right. This year, the books are too "babyish", though I will keep them in a basket in the living room just in case anyone decides to revisit an old friend… Continue reading A Very Makey Holiday Countdown Calendar

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Our Hygge-Licious Winter Learning Plan

November 20, 2018November 29, 2018 languageartscoachLeave a comment

(This post contains affiliate links. Clicking on them costs you nothing and helps to support this blog. Thank you for your support!) I remember reading about Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD) in the school library's copy of Psychology Today when I was in high school, back when SAD was a thing that people were newly… Continue reading Our Hygge-Licious Winter Learning Plan

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A Week of Secular Morning Baskets

September 13, 2018September 13, 2018 languageartscoachLeave a comment

(This post contains affiliate links.) In my last post about how we do a secular morning time in our homeschool, I shared with you what we do, but I know that when you're trying to get started with something, sometimes it helps to see concrete examples. In this post, I'm going to show you everything… Continue reading A Week of Secular Morning Baskets

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Our Secular Morning Time

August 14, 2018August 19, 2018 languageartscoach3 Comments

(This post contains affiliate links.) Not long into my homeschooling career, I came across the idea of morning time. The idea sounded magical to me. Morning time really got at the heart of what I wanted for our homeschool. I could picture us all cuddled up together, starting the day off in a gentle but… Continue reading Our Secular Morning Time

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How to Create Your Homeschool Routine

July 5, 2018 languageartscoach2 Comments

(This post contains an affiliate link. Clicking on it costs you nothing and helps to support the upkeep of this blog. Thank you for your support!)   For me, a schedule is stressful. I'm always behind, something always comes up, and somebody's always hungry when it's time to get started. A routine, though... a routine… Continue reading How to Create Your Homeschool Routine

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Hi, I’m Maggie. In a former life, I was a high school English teacher, and now I’m a homeschooling mama to my twins. I love sharing my insights about helping kids become excellent readers and writers, what’s working in our homeschool, and the joys and challenges of a homeschooling lifestyle.

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