The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child

The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child
Author: Linda Dobson
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 364
Release: 2009-02-04
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0307556182

Homeschool the right way from day one. Are you considering homeschooling for your family? Today, many parents recognize that their child's school options are limited, inadequate, or even dangerous, and an increasing number are turning to homeschooling. But where do you start and how do you ensure the highest-quality educational experience, especially in that pivotal first year? This comprehensive guide will help you determine the appropriate first steps, build your own educational philosophy, and discover the best ways to cater to your child's specific learning style, including: ·When, why, and how to get started ·The best ways to develop an effective curriculum, assess your child's progress, and navigate local regulations ·Kid-tested and parent-approved learning activities for all age levels ·Simple strategies for developing an independent child and strengthening family and social relationships ·And much, much more! "To the thousands of requests we receive for help from families new to homeschooling, we will now recommend this warm and knowledgeable book. It will ensure that all families make it to the second year—including yours!" —Elizabeth Kanna, editor in chief, Homeschool.com "Linda Dobson addresses all the issues facing parents as they consider the task of homeschooling over other educational options. Those who wonder whether they really can or want to do the job will find unique perspectives in this well-researched work."—Beverly K. Eakman, author and cofounder, National Education Consortium

The Homeschooling Book of Answers

The Homeschooling Book of Answers
Author: Linda Dobson
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 476
Release: 2010-05-19
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0307756793

Up-to-date answers to all your homeschooling questions! More and more families today are turning to homeschooling to teach their children. But where do they go to find honest, practical answers to questions such as: Can I afford it? Or, how will my child make friends without going to school? Look no further. This invaluable guidebook—completely updated to include the 101 most important homeschooling concerns—answers all those questions and more. Inside, you'll learn: ·Methods of motivating, teaching, and testing homeschooled children ·The latest on the growing use of distance-learning tools ·Ways to homeschool your special-needs child ·The differences between homeschooling younger children and teenagers Drawing from the collective wisdom and experience of homeschooling's most respected voices, The Homeschooling Book of Answers is your essential guide to this widely popular—and flexible—educational approach. "I can't imagine a more helpful book on homeschooling—a happy marriage of the realistic with the idealistic, the passionate with the practical." —George Leonard, author, Education and Ecstasy "Of the many books on home education that have come across my desk, this is the most usable for the beginning homeschooler." —Jerry Mintz, Director, Alternative Education Resource Organization "Provides useful information that demystifies and makes accessible the homeschooling experience." —Marty Layne, author of Learning at Home: A Mother's Guide to Homeschooling

Home Learning Year by Year

Home Learning Year by Year
Author: Rebecca Rupp
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2000
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0609805851

This exceptional guide for the one million-plus homeschoolers who make up America's most rapidly growing educational movement tells what children must learn, and when. Includes subject-by-subject guidelines.

The Beginner's Guide to Homeschooling

The Beginner's Guide to Homeschooling
Author: Patrick Farenga
Publisher: Holt Associates
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000
Genre: Home schooling
ISBN: 9780913677179

This practical, concise overview describes what homeschooling is like, who does it, how it works, and what is needed to get started. A friendly guide, it emphasizes real-life stories about homeschooling, and shows how involvement in one's local community enriches the homeschooling experience.

Homeschooling 101

Homeschooling 101
Author: Erica Arndt
Publisher:
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2013-04-21
Genre: Home schooling
ISBN: 9780692212318

So you've decided to homeschool but don't know where to start? Don't worry, Homeschooling 101 offers you a step by step practical guide that will help you get started and continue on in your homeschooling journey. Erica will walk you through all of the aspects of getting started, choosing and gathering curriculum, creating effective lesson plans, scheduling your day, organizing your home, staying the course and more! This book is a must read for new homeschoolers who need tangible advice for getting started! It also includes helpful homeschool forms, and a FREE planner! Erica is a Christian, wife, and a homeschooler. She is author of the top homschooling website: www.confessionsofahomeschooler.com

Homeschool Gone Wild: Inspired Learning Through Living

Homeschool Gone Wild: Inspired Learning Through Living
Author: Karla Marie Williams
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2018-09-06
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9781983301742

How much further would many of us be if we were given the chance as children to follow our interests and have a headstart toward our life's passion? Unschoolers are insane! That was Karla's first thought when she began to investigate this phenomenon that soon became her family's passion. This lifestyle as unschoolers has encouraged discovery and creativity as they live and learn through life. Take a glimpse into this family's transition from a rigid and dry homeschool into a completely interest-led and enjoyable journey. You will get first-hand experience, tips and strategies to help your homeschool soar. Hold on to your seat and let go of your fears as you jump into the world of interest-led learning. Are you searching for something to revolutionize your homeschool? Are you a parent that wants to encourage your children's interests and natural talents? This book is for you!

Plan Your Year

Plan Your Year
Author: Pam Barnhill
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2019-05-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9780999742129

Teaching from Rest

Teaching from Rest
Author: Sarah Mackenzie
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-09-15
Genre: Christian education
ISBN: 9781600512872

In the book of Philippians we are told to be anxious over nothing, and yet we are anxious over everything. We worry that our students will be "behind," that they won't score well on the SAT, get into a good college, or read enough of the Great Books. Our souls are restless, anxiously wondering if something else out there might be just a little bit better -- if maybe there is another way or another curriculum that might prove to be superior to what we are doing now. God doesn't call us to this work and then turn away to tend to other, more important matters. He promises to stay with us. He assures us that if we rely on Him alone, then He will provide all that we need. What that means on a practical level is that we have to stop fretting over every little detail. We need to stop comparing. We've got to drop the self-inflated view that we are the be-all-end-all of whether the education we are offering our students is going to be as successful as we hope it is. After all, our job is not to be successful -- success itself is entirely beside the point. It's faithfulness that He wants.

The Four-Hour School Day

The Four-Hour School Day
Author: Durenda Wilson
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2021-06-29
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0310362067

Giving your child a quality education experience for a life of happiness and purpose is possible--and it only takes four hours a day or less! We want our kids to have the best education, but less-than-ideal school environments and concern about our kids' specific needs have parents uncertain about traditional schooling. Trusted homeschool expert with 25 years of experience homeschooling her own eight children, Durenda Wilson offers a better way and promises that you already have what it takes to give your child a healthy, successful future. In The Four-Hour School Day, she unpacks the lifelong advantages of home education, both for the health of your family and your child's future. With inspiring stories about parents just like you, she demystifies homeschooling and addresses common fears like, what if I'm not qualified, how can I homeschool as a single parent, and what if I don't have enough time? Packed with encouragement and practical advice, this resource equips you with all the information you need to create a sustainable homeschooling plan customized to your child's needs. Wilson will help you to: Work with your child's interests and passions for an enjoyable learning experience Cultivate independent learning in your child so you have more time and your child develops more curiosity Navigate the different schooling stages your child will go through Find an engaged community so that you can start this adventure with all the support you need. Explore the rich and wonderful world of homeschooling because it's not only more doable than you think, but far more beneficial than you can imagine.