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Planning to Homeschool in the Fall? Attend a Fair!

In case you have not noticed, I have spent the first part of the summer compiling lists of all the different curriculums available to homeschoolers, including books parents should read, and am currently working on a list of online homeschool programs. I plan to list homeschool classes in your neck of the woods as well. The reason I am doing this is because I realize that thousands, and possibly even tens of thousands of new families have decided that they will begin homeschooling in the fall. I want you to be prepared. In addition to pouring over the hundreds of … Continue reading →

Homeschool Glossary (Books Parents Should Read) Th-W

As I mentioned in the introduction, new homeschooling parents should learn as much about homeschooling as possible by reading many different sources. Here continues my Homeschool Glossary of books parents should read. The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling (3rd Edition) by Debra Bell (Paperback – April 5, 2005) This book is written from a Conservative Christian viewpoint, which has bothered some readers. Still, it is an awesome guide for new homeschoolers. Even those who hate the viewpoint of the book love the information it supplies. The Unprocessed Child: Living Without School by Valerie Fitzenreiter (Paperback – Jul 2003) This book is … Continue reading →

Homeschool Glossary (Books Parents Should Read) Th

As I mentioned in the introduction, new homeschooling parents should learn as much about homeschooling as possible by reading many different sources. Here continues my Homeschool Glossary of books parents should read. The Heart of Homeschooling: Teaching & Living What Really Matters by Christopher J. Klicka (Paperback – Jul 2002) The premise of this book is, have your family in order, and your child’s education will automatically fall in order. The true heart of homeschooling, so to speak, is in the heart of the family. While some may want a meatier how-to-homeschool type book, what a reader should understand is … Continue reading →

Homeschool Glossary (Books Parents Should Read) S-Th

As I mentioned in the introduction, new homeschooling parents should learn as much about homeschooling as possible by reading many different sources. Here continues my Homeschool Glossary of books parents should read. So You’re Thinking About Homeschooling: Second Edition: Fifteen Families Show How You Can Do It by Lisa Whelchel (Paperback – Nov 10, 2006) Written by the former child star of “Facts of life”, now writer and homeschooling mother of three, this book gives fifteen real stories of homeschoolers. This book gives a wide range of different homeschoolers and circumstances that will give you, the reader a good idea … Continue reading →

Homeschool Glossary (Books Parents Should Read) I – M

As I mentioned in the introduction, new homeschooling parents should learn as much about homeschooling as possible by reading many different sources. Here continues my Homeschool Glossary of books parents should read. If You’re Riding a Horse and It dies, Get off by Jim Grant, Char Forsten, and Nathan Bundy (Paperback – May 1, 1999) This book is a short, concise, and humorous critique of public education. “Constructed around the old saying of “don’t beat a dead horse” this book illustrates that there comes a time when you must recognize that the proverbial horse is dead and you must move … Continue reading →

Homeschool Glossary (Books Parents Should Read) H (pt4)

As I mentioned in the introduction, new homeschooling parents should learn as much about homeschooling as possible by reading many different sources. Here continues my Homeschool Glossary of books parents should read. Homeschooling: The Early Years: Your Complete Guide to Successfully Homeschooling the 3- to 8- Year-Old Child by Linda Dobson (Paperback – Aug 11, 1999) This beginners guide for homeschooling parents written by a highly respected authority in homeschooling is said to be a bit heavy on the “cheerleading” side. Since readers of this book are very likely to beginning or considering the homeschooling journey, I can understand the … Continue reading →

Homeschooling Glossary (Books Parents Should Read) H pt3

As I mentioned in the introduction, new homeschooling parents should learn as much about homeschooling as possible by reading many different sources. Here continues my Homeschool Glossary of books parents should read. Homeschooling Our Children Unschooling Ourselves by Alison McKee (Paperback – Jan 1, 2002) In order to homeschool children, parents must first remove themselves from the school mentality. This book is a personal account of how one family unschooled themselves in order to homeschool their children. Written for and by unschoolers this book is meant to inspire you to let go a little when educating your child. It might … Continue reading →

Homeschooling Glossary (Books Parents Should Read) H pt2

As I mentioned in the introduction, new homeschooling parents should learn as much about homeschooling as possible by reading many different sources. Here continues my Homeschool Glossary of books parents should read. Homeschooling for Success: How Parents Can Create a Superior Education for Their Child by Rebecca Kochenderfer, Elizabeth Kanna, Founders Homeschool.com, and Robert T. Kiyosaki (Paperback – Aug 9, 2006) This book was written by the experts from homeschool.com website to arm parents with the knowledge they will need to ensure their kids are well educated. This guide to homeschooling is nondenominational, so non-Christians and others will be able … Continue reading →

Homeschooling Glossary (Books Parents Should Read) H pt1

As I mentioned in the introduction, new homeschooling parents should learn as much about homeschooling as possible by reading many different sources. Here continues my Homeschool Glossary of books parents should read. Home School Heroes: The Struggle & Triumph of Home Schooling in America by Christopher Klicka (Paperback – Aug 14, 2006) Many homeschoolers celebrate the freedom to homeschool without really understanding how hard other homeschoolers fought to gain that freedom. After reading Home School Heroes, you and your family will appreciate just how important it is to remain active in promoting homeschool freedoms. Cristopher Klicka, of the HSLDA, wrote … Continue reading →

Homeschooling Glossary (Books Parents Should Read) G – H

As I mentioned in the introduction, new homeschooling parents should learn as much about homeschooling as possible by reading many different sources. Here continues my Homeschool Glossary of books parents should read. Guerrilla Learning: How to Give Your Kids a Real Education With or Without School by Grace Llewellyn and Amy Silver (Paperback – Aug 3, 2001) The basic premise of this book is that learning is a natural process. Parents are encouraged to look at alternatives to traditional education for their kids. Using tools like opportunity, timing, interests, and freedom, Guerrilla Learning will give useful tips to helping your … Continue reading →