Where the Magic Starts
We know making the shift to distance learning is daunting for families. Whether your child is learning at school, at home or a little of both, we’re here to help.
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The Magic Toolkit
We’ll bring teachers, with decades of classroom experience, to share their wisdom and answer your questions. We’ll curate best practices in learning at home that works for your child. And we’ll fill your cup with encouragement and inspiration from parents who’ve traveled this path before. With a little help, learning at home is where the magic starts.
Prep Time Blog
You’ll find inspiration, encouragement and lots of valuable information about how to support your child learning from home
Magic Minute
Teachers share their best tips and suggestions on how to help your child with school work and get the most from distance learning.
Teacher Talks
Our Extraordinary Teachers share their experience and wisdom about how children learn and what to expect in each grade.
Parent Perspectives
The Magic Classroom podcast highlights the stories of families who homeschool their child and their secrets to success with learning at home.
The Magic Classroom Live
A live online discussion for parents of K-6 grade children on highly relevant topics of the moment in education.
Magic Tech Support
When technology isn’t working, your child can’t access her classroom. For parents who are wonderful in every way except fixing technology, we’re here to help.
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Passionate Parent Testimonials
Carrie Baker, CA
“Hearing from experienced teachers really helps put distance learning in perspective. The Magic Classroom gives me confidence this year will be ok for my kids.”
Anita Difrancesco, CA
“As a working parent, distance learning has been very challenging. The Magic Classroom is geared toward parents like me.”
Taylor James, TX
“All three of my kids learn differently and I value the ideas and resources presented by amazing teachers in Teacher Talks.”
Carrie Baker, CA
“Hearing from experienced teachers really helps put distance learning in perspective. The Magic Classroom gives me confidence this year will be ok for my kids.”
Board of Extraordinary Teachers
Nominated by parents as “the best teacher my child ever had”, these Extraordinary Teachers from across the country are passionate about teaching. They are devoted to helping young learners grow and develop their minds and their hearts.
Hans Richter
Dean, Middle School
32 Years Experience
Carlsbad, CA
Cathie Hays
2nd/3rd Grade
30 Years Experience
San Diego, CA
Margaret Isham
Community Based Learning
35 Years Experience
Martha’s Vineyard
Dianne Austin-Wist
K-6th Educator
31 Years Experience
Phoenix, AZ
Hans Richter
Dean, Middle School
32 Years Experience
Carlsbad, CA
About
Our Vision
Every child will wake up insatiably curious and eager to learn about themselves and the world. Every parent will have the knowledge, tools, and support to make it happen. Every teacher will be inspired to embrace new ways of teaching.
Our Belief
Our children will experience a future we can’t imagine today. As parents, we need to collaborate and innovate with teachers to find new ways of engaging, empowering and educating young learners so they will truly thrive.
Our Devoted Team
Ginny Merrifield
Founder
Anique Mautner
Marketing Director
Demi Deravedisian
Art Director
