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1) Homeschooling for absolute beginners: make learning at home simple, affordable, fun, and effective
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020].
Language
English
Description
A homeschooling mom answers questions about educating children at home, including what are the different types of homeschooling and what are the legal requirements and describes how to instill a love of learning and avoid burnout.
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperOne
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Speaking to the growing national trend, The Call of the Wild and Free equips families to provide quality homeschool education, and encourages all parents and caregivers to raise kids to experience the adventure, freedom, and wonder of childhood"--
Author
Publisher
Tyndale Momentum
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, more families than ever before are considering or reevaluating homeschooling. Lea Ann Garfias, homeschooling mom of six and herself a homeschool graduate, has all the information you need to succeed. She guides you through your toughest questions, including:
• Should I homeschool my kids? How do I get started? What books should I buy?
• What do I do in the first day? The first year?
• How do I know if my...
Author
Publisher
Spotted Dog Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Bring delight back to your homeschool.
Have you fallen into a routine of checking boxes? Do you wonder why you don't have time to focus on building your children's character and love of learning?
That can change.
"Better Together" teaches you how to design a part of your homeschool day, where the entire family can learn together. This time, known as "Morning Time," has exploded in popularity, since its inclusion in Sarah Mackenzie's bestseller "Teaching...
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"The mere thought of homeschooling can be overwhelming. What curriculum do I choose? What if we can't afford all the books? How do I schedule our time? Will my children become socially awkward recluses? What if I screw up my kids' education?! Lorilee Lippincott, a seasoned homeschooling mom, shows just how simple homeschooling can be. But homeschooling well does require some planning and dedication, and a book like The Homeschooling Handbook to be...
Author
Series
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
Still moping months after being dumped by her Arizona boyfriend Leo, fifteen-year-old Stargirl, a home-schooled free spirit, writes "the world's longest letter" to Leo, describing her new life in Pennsylvania.
Author
Language
English
Description
Now even more complete, with updated lists of available resource materials, this manual is your access guide to home schooling- maximizing our family life while providing a quality education for your children. If you're considering homeschooling, this book is a must-read before you decide; and if you've been at it for awhile, it's a fresh perspective, with plenty of tactics for renewing your energy and motivating your kids. With wit and wisdom gleaned...
10) Homeschooling
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
From Booklist: The Current Controversies series examines today's most important social and political issues. Each volume presents a diverse selection of primary sources representing all sides of the debate in question. "These are excellent resources for research or debate that will rouse students interested in contemporary and controversial topics."
Author
Publisher
Lowell House
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
"More than 600,000 American children are taught at home. There are few resources, however, that offer all the information necessary for parents to make an informed decision about whether this innovative way of schooling will work for them. When John and Kathy Perry decided to withdraw their sons from public school and teach them at home, they found much information decrying the state of education but little on how to develop a program to ensure academic...
Author
Publisher
Broadman & Holman
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Of the many reasons families choose to homeschool, one is that they may have children who cannot thrive within traditional educational environments due to special, physical, or emotional needs. If this is your child, "Homeschooling the challenging child" addresses these issues, offering qualified and expert advice for the potential or current homeschooling family. Experienced homeschool mom and author Christine Field provides hope and direction for...
19) Schooled
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Homeschooled by his hippie grandmother, Capricorn (Cap) Anderson has never watched television, tasted a pizza, or even heard of a wedgie. But when his grandmother lands in the hospital, Cap is forced to move in with a guidance counselor and attend the local middle school. While Cap knows a lot about tie-dyeing and Zen Buddhism, no education could prepare him for the politics of public school.
Author
Language
English
Description
"Allow your children to experience the adventure, freedom, and wonder of childhood with this practical guide that provides all the information, inspiration, and advice you need for creating a modern, quality homeschool education. Inspired by the spirit of Henry David Thoreau--"All good things are wild and free"--mother of five Ainsley Arment founded Wild + Free. This growing online community of mothers and families want their children to receive a...