Homeschool Language Arts - 4onemore https://www.4onemore.com/category/homeschool/homeschool-subjects/language-arts/ Homeschool with Moxie Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:58:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.4onemore.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-Watermark-or-Favicon-Option-1-32x32.jpg Homeschool Language Arts - 4onemore https://www.4onemore.com/category/homeschool/homeschool-subjects/language-arts/ 32 32 Simple Strategies for Teaching Phonics at Home with Confidence – with Melanie Jeffrey of the Homeschool Phonics Podcast https://www.4onemore.com/homeschool-phonics/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:02:51 +0000 https://www.4onemore.com/?p=32778 Are you wondering if you’re teaching reading the “right” way—or if your child is ready to start learning phonics? You’re not alone! In this episode, reading coach Melanie Jeffrey joins us to bring calm, clarity, and confidence to homeschool moms navigating the early reading years. Simple Strategies for Teaching Phonics at Home with Confidence This is episode […]

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]]> Digital Isn’t Always Better: Rediscovering the Power of Paper https://www.4onemore.com/paper-or-digital-for-homeschooling/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 20:09:59 +0000 https://www.4onemore.com/?p=32512 Are screens making learning shallower? In this episode, we explore why handwriting and reading on paper boost comprehension and brain engagement—and why it’s time to bring pencils and printed books back into homeschool routines. My posts include affiliate links. Screens have definitely taken over many homeschools. As more and more curriculum becomes available as a […]

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]]> What We’re Using for 7th Grade Homeschool Curriculum in 2025 https://www.4onemore.com/7th-grade-homeschool-curriculum/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 22:31:28 +0000 https://www.4onemore.com/?p=32227 Seventh grade marks a meaningful milestone in our homeschool journey—this is the fifth and final time I’ll be walking through it with one of my kids. After years of experience and fine-tuning, we’ve found what works (and what definitely doesn’t), and I’m excited to share our 7th grade homeschool curriculum for 2025. In this post, […]

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]]> Fix It! Grammar Robin Hood Review (Level 3) | IEW Homeschool Grammar Curriculum https://www.4onemore.com/fix-it-grammar-robin-hood-review-level-3-iew-homeschool-grammar-curriculum/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 23:46:01 +0000 https://www.4onemore.com/?p=31989 Are you looking for a grammar program that’s more than just worksheets and drills? Fix It! Grammar: Robin Hood(Level 3) by the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) offers a unique approach that combines grammar instruction with the classic tale of Robin Hood. In this review, we’ll take a closer look at how the curriculum works, […]

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]]> Turning Reluctant Writers into Confident Communicators with Julie Bogart https://www.4onemore.com/turning-reluctant-writers-into-confident-communicators-with-julie-bogart/ Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:52:00 +0000 https://www.4onemore.com/?p=31886 Today, we’re tackling a challenge that so many parents face—kids who absolutely hate writing. But don’t worry, help is here!  I’m thrilled to welcome Julie Bogart, founder of Brave Writer and author of the brand-new book Help! My Kid Hates Writing. Julie has spent decades transforming reluctant writers into confident storytellers, and today, she’s sharing why traditional writing […]

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]]> Why we ditched the spelling lists: All About Spelling Review https://www.4onemore.com/all-about-spelling-review/ https://www.4onemore.com/all-about-spelling-review/#comments Thu, 13 Mar 2025 01:46:47 +0000 https://www.4onemore.com/?p=2698 We ditched the spelling lists years ago and switched to All About Spelling! Here’s an inside peek plus an honest review after using All About Spelling with five kids for over 15+ years. Have any of your kids struggled with the traditional approach to spelling instruction? You know, the routine where the students are given […]

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]]> https://www.4onemore.com/all-about-spelling-review/feed/ 17 Writing With Skill Homeschool Curriculum Review https://www.4onemore.com/writing-with-skill-review/ Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:46:06 +0000 http://www.4onemore.com/?p=1475 Are you looking for a writing curriculum for your middle schoolers? Here’s a video tour and Writing with Skill curriculum review to help you decide if this would work well in your homeschool. We’ve been using Writing with Skill since 2013 and with five different kids, so we have a lot to share about this […]

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]]> Building Connection through Parent-Child Homeschool Book Clubs https://www.4onemore.com/building-connection-through-parent-child-homeschool-book-clubs/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:39:16 +0000 https://www.4onemore.com/?p=31662 Homeschooling is more than academics—it’s about connection. A parent-child homeschool book club fosters bonding, critical thinking, and a love of learning through shared reading. Whether enhancing your curriculum or creating special moments, this post and podcast episode will help you start a meaningful book club with your child. My posts include affiliate links. Homeschool Parent-Child […]

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]]> Our 6th Grade Homeschool Curriculum Choices 2024-2025 & Mid-Year Recap https://www.4onemore.com/6th-grade-homeschool-curriculum-choices/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 23:28:27 +0000 https://www.4onemore.com/?p=29997 Well, this is bittersweet! This is the last child that I’ll be homeschooling 6th grade. Want to take a peek at our curriculum choices for 6th grade homeschool? It’s funny how many things change through the years. I only have one curriculum choice in this list that I’ve consistently used for all five of my […]

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]]> Successful Learning to Read for Littles ages 3 to 8 with Dr. Deanna Westedt https://www.4onemore.com/successful-learning-to-read-for-littles-ages-3-to-8-with-dr-deanna-westedt/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:37:03 +0000 https://www.4onemore.com/?p=31181 Today’s episode is all about early reading strategies for kids ages 3 to 8. This is the perfect topic for so many homeschool parents who are homeschooling through the early years. Dr. Deanna Westedt is our guest and in this episode we cover the key stages of literacy development that homeschool parents need to know. […]

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