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.

Rethinking School: How to Take Charge of Your Child's Education

Rethinking School: How to Take Charge of Your Child's Education
Author: Susan Wise Bauer
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2018-01-09
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0393285979

“If you read only one book on educating children, this should be the book.… With a warm, informative voice, Bauer gives you the knowledge that will help you flex the educational model to meet the needs of your child.” —San Francisco Book Review Our K–12 school system isn’t a good fit for all—or even most—students. It prioritizes a single way of understanding the world over all others, pushes children into a rigid set of grades with little regard for individual maturity, and slaps “disability” labels on differences in learning style. Caught in this system, far too many young learners end up discouraged. This informed, compassionate, and practical guidebook will show you how to take control of your child’s K–12 experience and negotiate the school system in a way that nurtures your child’s mind, emotions, and spirit. Understand why we have twelve grades, and why we match them to ages. Evaluate your child’s maturity, and determine how to use that knowledge to your advantage. Find out what subject areas we study in school, why they exist—and how to tinker with them. Discover what learning disabilities and intellectual giftedness are, how they can overlap, how to recognize them, and how those labels can help (or hinder) you. Work effectively with your child’s teachers, tutors, and coaches. Learn to teach important subjects yourself. Challenge accepted ideas about homework and standardized testing. Help your child develop a vision for the future. Reclaim your families’ priorities (including time for eating together, playing, imagining, traveling, and, yes, sleeping!). Plan for college—or apprenticeships. Consider out-of-the-box alternatives.

Start Homeschooling - Great Education with Your Child at Home

Start Homeschooling - Great Education with Your Child at Home
Author: Tina Razzell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2013-03-29
Genre: Home schooling
ISBN: 9781482668094

If you are thinking of homeschooling, or have recently started, then this is the book you should read. After homeschooling her four children for 16 years, Tina Razzell answers all the questions people new to homeschooling ask. "How do I get started?" "What if I fail?" "What about socialization?" With chapters on what to expect during your first year, how to keep records and how to deal with relatives who don't agree with your homeschooling decision, the book is all you need to know to get you started or inspire you to start the homeschool journey with your own children. There are many people today who live the homeschooling lifestyle and Tina Razzell introduces you to those who teach their own children without them attending public schools, and weaves in some experiences from her own homeschooling life. Extracts from the book "Homeschooling is a journey not a destination, always seek to improve what you are doing and teach with a mind that is open to new possibilities and experiences." "That is my ideal environment, where children learn love first and book work second." "Yes, my children moved dishes! No, I didn't use expensive china, and yes, things got dropped. I reasoned that plates could always be replaced, but learning experiences are invaluable." Chapter Titles: 1. Homeschool - Who? - Me? 2. Homeschool as an Extension of Parenting 3. Anyone can Homeschool 4. What if I Fail at Educating Them? 5. What about Socialization? 6. Curriculum 7. How Do I Know What to Teach Them? 8. Teaching Your Child to Learn for Himself 9. Working With the Child 10. Planning Your School Year 11. Organizing Your Day 12. Organizing Your Books and Papers 13. Organizing Your Life 14. Not Being Supermom 15. Chores 16. Getting Outside Help 17. Working With the Local School 18. Making the Transition 19. What to Expect During Your First Year 20. Keeping Records and Transcripts 21. Testing 22. What Do I Do With My Preschooler? 23. Learning Styles 24. P.E. 25. A Special Word About Math 26. Support Groups and Co-ops 27. Field Trips 28. The Cost of Homeschooling 29. The Homeschool Year 30. Sickness, Jury Duty and Homeschooling 31. Mixing School With Homeschool in Your Family 32. Wanting to be Normal 33. Special Needs Children 34. What About High School? And College 35. When to Enter the Educational System 36. When Life Gets in the Way 37. Protect Yourself and Your Marriage 38. What is the Definition of Success? 39. When Relatives Don't Agree With the Homeschooling Decision 40. Homeschool Conventions 41. The Legalities of Homeschooling 42. The Computer and Videos in Education 43. The Journey of Homeschooling 44. Home Businesses and Homeschooling 45. The Future of Homeschooling A. Curriculum Written by Homeschoolers B. Favorite Resources C. DVDs to Use When Sickness Occurs D. My Favorite Living Books

Homeschool Like an Expert

Homeschool Like an Expert
Author: Anne Crossman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2020-09-23
Genre: EDUCATION
ISBN: 9781735544106

Homeschool Like an Expert is the definitive guide helping parents teach their children at home, taking content from the video series to the next level by providing examples and tools to help every parent. Useful for new and experienced homeschoolers alike, it makes teaching easier, more fun, and more meaningful. As a former homeschooler, Anne attended Stanford and Duke Universities taught in public high schools and military barracks, authored three books on education, and homeschools her kids.

Guerrilla Learning

Guerrilla Learning
Author: Grace Llewellyn
Publisher: Wiley
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001-08
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781620456781

GUERRILLA LEARNING IS CREATING A HOME ENVIRONMENT THAT FILLS YOUR CHILD WITH THE JOY OF LEARNING Let your daughter read her library books instead of finishing her homework . Ask your eleven-year-old's beloved third grade teacher to comment on his poetry. Invite a massage therapist to dinner because your daughter wants to go to massage school instead of college. Give your child the freedom to pursue his interests, develop her strengths, cultivate self-discipline, and discover the joy of learning throughout life. If you've ever felt that your child wasn't flourishing in school or simply needs something the professionals aren't supplying, you're ready to become a ""guerrilla educator."" Revolutionary and inspiring, Guerrilla Learning explains what's wrong (and what's useful) about our traditional schools and shows you how to take charge of your family's education to raise thinking, creative young people despite the constraints of traditional schooling. Filled with fun and exciting exercises and projects to do with children of all ages, this remarkable approach to childhood, education, and life will help you release your child's innate abilities and empower him or her in the wider world that awaits beyond the school walls.

The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child

The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child
Author: Linda Dobson
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 360
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

Homeschool Basics

Homeschool Basics
Author: Tricia Goyer
Publisher: Thriving Homeschool Press
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2017-07-09
Genre: Home schooling
ISBN: 9780999190302

Do you long to homeschool with joy, simplicity, & success? Tried-and-true homeschool advice! Veteran homeschool moms Tricia Goyer and Kristi Clover dish out practical help on getting started and staying the course. Homeschool Basics will remind you that the best homeschooling starts with the heart. Packed with ideas to help you push aside your fears and raise kids who will grow to be life-long learners. Tricia and Kristi believe that homeschooling can transform your life, your home, and your family. Mostly, they believe homeschooling can truly prepare your children for the life God's called them to live. Homeschool Basics covers the "basics" and so much more... Top 10 tips for a successful first year Getting beyond your fears Homeschooling with multiple children -- even little ones Strategies for when you feel overwhelmed or behind Planning your year with confidence Keeping your sanity with homeschooling and housekeeping Don't let doubts hold you back any longer. Hope & refreshment await.

Educating the Wholehearted Child

Educating the Wholehearted Child
Author: Clay Clarkson
Publisher: Apologia Educational Ministries
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2011
Genre: Christian education
ISBN: 9781932012958

"Discipleship, whole books, and real life! Wholehearted Christian home education for ages 4-14"--Cover.

School Can Wait

School Can Wait
Author: Raymond S. Moore
Publisher:
Total Pages: 308
Release: 1979
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Many young children are in desperate need of help. We offer this book as a solution to many of their problems. The result of a $257,000 federal grant, School Can Wait, a thoroughly documented study, cuts through conventional wisdom to underscore the importance of unbroken continuity of parental attachment wherever possible and the dangers of formal schooling until at least age eight to ten. - Back cover.

Anyone Can Homeschool

Anyone Can Homeschool
Author: Nicki Truesdell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2020-08-21
Genre:
ISBN:

How to educate your children at home even under the most impossible circumstances. Moms and dads, you have all that it takes to educate your children, whether your circumstances are ideal or not. Nicki Truesdell, blogger, mother of 5, and second-generation homeschooler, shares her stories of home education through many ups and downs, and how she learned to adapt to every situation.In this book you will hear from real people who are doing it, even in the most difficult of circumstances: single parents, grandparents, families with chronic illness, children with special needs, working parents, and many other situations.This book is the product of many discussions, both in real life and online, where frustrated and desperate parents expressed a desire to find an alternative to the public schools. Like so many, they automatically assumed that homeschooling was only for those families who had neatly organized lives, complete with a large income, a school room in their house, a college degree, and obedient children. A must-read for every parent who is desperate for an education solution.