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Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
Is your child getting lost in the system, becoming bored, losing his or her natural eagerness to learn? If so, it may be time to take charge of your child's education by doing it yourself. The Well-Trained Mind will instruct you, step by step, on how to give your child an academically rigorous, comprehensive education from preschool through high school--one that will train him or her to read, to think, to understand, to be well-rounded and curious...
2) The first year of homeschooling your child: your complete guide to getting off to the right start
Author
Series
Publisher
Prima Pub
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
With the constant concern about the safety and quality of our nation's schools, many of today's families are opting to teach their children at home. The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child offers readers the essential tools they need for getting on the right track their first year of homeschooling -- and staying the course throughout the entire homeschooling experience. Linda Dobson reveals the challenges and rewards the homeschooling parent will...
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Publisher
Not Supplied
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
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...
Author
Publisher
Prima Pub
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
Here's the definitive guide to the fastest-growing education alternative. When, why, and how to homeschool; extensive quotes from homeschoolers telling what worked for them; an overview of regulatory issues; accessible, informative summaries of theories on teaching - from Horace Mann to Maria Montessori to John Holt and beyond; options - who stays home to teach, how to schedule around other responsibilities; possibilities - part-time school attendance,...
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Interest in homeschooling was booming even before the coronavirus pandemic inspired many parents to consider the homeschooling choice as an alternative to in-person classroom learning. Fully updated with new resources and technologies, this guide is just what you need to help you decide whether homeschooling is right for your family. Learn about the rewards and challenges presented by homeschooling, how to ensure that your children receive a well-rounded...
Author
Publisher
Flight Plan Publishing
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
If you've ever wondered about homeschooling, here is an instant homeschooling guidebook that gives you everything you need to make it a success! Better yet, it is written with intuitive sensitivities in mind. If you want your child to have MORE than just an education, but to help them answer the call of greatness within them, and be the best person they can be, build character, create success, and responsibility, all while letting the flow of life...
10) Home Learning Year by Year: How to Design a Homeschool Curriculum from Preschool through High School
Author
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
Provides parents with subject-by-subject guidelines that outline the major concepts and topics that should be covered each year to meet accepted national educational standards and offers advice on learning goals, content, and teaching materials.
Author
Publisher
Apologia Press
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Debra Bell has helped numerous homeschooled students, including four of her own, gain college admission and win substantial scholarships to the schools of their choice. Now she can help you and your child navigate high school at home and successfully transition to the college and adult years. Inside this incredible resource, you will find:
*Tools for developing critical and creative thinking skills
*Study-smart strategies for maximized learning
*What...
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Co
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
This educational bestseller has dominated its field for the last decade, sparking a homeschooling movement that has only continued to grow. It will instruct you, step by step, on how to give your child an academically rigorous, comprehensive education from preschool through high school. Two veteran home educators outline the classical pattern of education -- the trivium -- which organizes learning around the maturing capacity of the child's mind....
Author
Publisher
Not Supplied
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
Homeschooling for Life gives the practical, stress reducing help you need. Rather than a book about teaching classes, this unique book blends professional and personal experience with Dr. Simpson's down to earth approach to the home school lifestyle. Apply these important emotional and spiritual tools for a successful home school experience.
Author
Publisher
Tea & Crumples Publications
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
Use this book of hands-on learning exercises to help teach older elementary kids creative writing in a workshop format. The booklet lays out interactive brainstorming and story forming exercises to get children engaged, overcome their shyness or nerves, and actually start writing in the course of one hour and a half long workshop. Exercises and tips are based on two workshop sessions, but teachers may adapt the material as needed to fit their timeframes....