Download or read book 5 Steps to Becoming a Great Homeschool Parent written by Penney M Douglas and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-17 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many parents have become homeschoolers unexpectedly and against their will. Nevertheless, they want to do a good job of it. They want to provide the best education for their children in spite of the interruption to their plans and expectations. If you are homeschooling because you are unhappy with the new requirements schools are demanding or have no other option, you can do an excellent job of it and even become a great homeschool parent! It is not that difficult. Here are 5 steps that will help you become the hero that you want to be in your child's educational life. In this simple book I have condensed the most essential concepts and practical ideas to give you a smooth transition into homeschooling and to help you avoid the pitfalls that most of us fall into when we start out. I come alongside you as a seasoned homeschool mom of 10 kids with over 25 years of experience who is still in the trenches right along with you. I'm still homeschooling four at the time of this writing. I have successfully graduated six of my children from homeschooling. I still love homeschooling, and my kids are glad that we chose this path. And I think that's great! Make your homeschool super, and be a hero to your children by saving them from a dull educational experience and by making it an exciting adventure instead!
Download or read book A Literary Education written by Emily Cook and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-27 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you researched Charlotte Mason's philosophy of education but discounted it as old-fashioned and overtly religious? Then this is the book you need to read. In A Literary Education, Emily Cook lays out how she has brought Miss Mason's ideology into the modern age for secular homeschoolers. In conversational prose she discusses the key tenants used in Charlotte Mason homeschooling and explains how to make them work for your family. You'll read about:� Living books and how to use them� Reading aloud: the why and the how� Nature study in the 21st century� How to inspire creativity in your children� How to get the most out of the preschool years� How to combine children of multiple ages� And much more!In A Literary Education, Emily shares her 14 year homeschool journey and how she has learned to take Charlotte Mason's method of home education into the 21st century to give her children a beautiful living books education.
Download or read book Norms and Nobility written by David V. Hicks and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2024-08-06 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reissue of a classic text, Norms and Nobility is a provocative reappraisal of classical education that offers a workable program for contemporary school reform. David Hicks contends that the classical tradition promotes a spirit of inquiry that is concerned with the development of style and conscience, which makes it an effective and meaningful form of education. Dismissing notions that classical education is elitist and irrelevant, Hicks argues that the classical tradition can meet the needs of our increasingly technological society as well as serve as a feasible model for mass education.
Download or read book Connoisseur Kids written by Jennifer L. Scott and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Jennifer Scott—author of the New York Times bestselling Madame Chic series and founder of the Daily Connoisseur blog—comes this playful take on manners and being a good global citizen. Parents and younger children work together to read about a wide range of topics: communication, table manners, tidiness, thinking of others, grooming, and health. Activities, learning games, fill-in-the-blanks, letter-writing exercises, recipes (for food and for slime!), and some fun songs and rhymes help kids learn concepts and practice good behaviors. Featuring charming illustrations and go-to advice from a trusted source, this is a timely guide for raising well-mannered, neat, and gracious children for parents, grandparents, and children of reading age.
Download or read book Homeschool Bravely written by Jamie Erickson and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quiet the voices of "not good enough" and step courageously into guilt-free homeschooling Many homeschool parents have a long-term relationship with self-doubt. "Did I make the right decision?" "Could someone else do this better?" "Am I robbing my kids of something by not sending them to ‘regular school’?" What if there’s a better way? Not a 3-step technique or a shiny, new curriculum, but a change in perspective that transforms the way you plan, teach, and homeschool? Homeschool Bravely teaches you to see homeschooling as a calling, helps you overthrow the tyranny of impossible expectations, and guides you through the common bumps in the road, including how to: juggle school and parenting with toddlers at home teach a struggling learner plan with the end in mind accept your own limitations without feeling guilty stay the course even in the face of criticism Reclaim your hope, renew your purpose, and transform your homeschool. Because the truth is: God will use every part of your homeschool, even your fears, faults, and failures, to weave good plans for your kids.
Download or read book The Unhurried Homeschooler written by Durenda Wilson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Homeschooling is a wonderful, worthwhile pursuit, but many homeschool parents struggle with feelings of burnout and frustration. If you have ever felt this way, you're not alone! Most of us need to be reminded of the "why" of homeschooling from time to time-but "The Unhurried Homeschooler" takes parents a step further and lifts the unnecessary burdens that many parents place on themselves.Drawing on twenty years of homeschooling her eight children, Durenda Wilson gently reminds parents about the things that really matter, as she offers a clear portrait of what a life-giving home life can be during the homeschooling years. Reading "The Unhurried Homeschooler" is like having coffee with a trusted friend. You'll be encouraged as you learn to do what God has put before you. This book will lighten your load while helping you learn how to raise life long learners and ENJOY the homeschool years with your kids.
Download or read book Introverted Mom written by Jamie C. Martin and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your personality is a gift, not a liability. This book helps you uncover and embrace the hope, laughter, and joy of using your unique gifts to parent your children. Life as a mom is LOUD, but you long for quiet. When the volume of family life clashes with your personality, frustration, guilt, and overwhelm naturally result. In Introverted Mom, author Jamie C. Martin lifts these burdens from your shoulders, reminding you that your steady strength is exactly what your family needs in this chaotic world. Jamie shares vulnerable stories from her own life as well as thoughts from other introverted mothers, letting you know you're not alone. Her practical suggestions and creative inspiration are enhanced with quotes and insights from four beloved writers--Louisa May Alcott, Jane Austen, L. M. Montgomery, and Laura Ingalls Wilder. Together, Jamie and this band of fellow introverts share their wisdom on . . . Believing that you're enough Self-acceptance that leads to freedom Navigating heartache and disappointment Stretching out of your comfort zone Connecting with God as an introvert Cultivating calm wherever you are Defining for yourself what really matters Whether you've just realized you're an introvert, or if you've known it all along, this book is for you. It's time to honor who you are and savor life as an introverted mom. *Note: Written from a Christian perspective
Download or read book 5 Easy Steps to Homeschooling written by Heather D. Nelson and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-02 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As children embrace education, parents get to explore right along with them. This makes art, music, programming, architecture, invention, science, mathematics, and more available to both parent and child, creating a beautiful, symbiotic relationship between parenting and education that is limitless with opportunities.5 Easy Steps to Homeschooling offers a wealth of information in simple, easy-to-understand, terms. The pages are filled with tons of support and encouragement on topics like socialization, curriculum selection, and home education for special needs. You can find resources to help navigate individual U.S. state legal mandates, as well as tips on creating local connections to make the homeschool journey successful. In this book, Heather D. Nelson aims to pull back the veil of mystery on homeschooling and encourage new parents making this bold choice. Learn about homeschooling's history, it's potential, and the actionable steps you can take to make a new path for your child's education.
Download or read book Home Learning Year by Year written by Rebecca Rupp and published by Crown. This book was released on 2000 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Socialize Like a Homeschooler written by Jennifer Cabrera and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-01-24 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hilarious handbook for the entire homeschool family! Take a break and laugh as the Hifalutin Homeschooler pokes fun of life as a homeschooler. Does your family behave like a homeschool family should? Of course not! We don't have to fit into anyone's mold. As homeschoolers, we know the value of individualism. But what about socialization? Ugh. Homeschoolers are often nagged by ridiculous questions, unwanted advice, and unfair stereotypes. So how should we respond? Lighten up, roll your eyes and laugh out loud! This handbook will take you through a comical list of 100 Homeschool Manners, hilarious unprofessional advice, and inspirational insights to maneuver life as a homeschooler. Whether you are just starting out or have many years of experience with homeschooling, this handbook will go perfectly with a cup of coffee and a sense of humor.
Download or read book The Homeschooling Book of Answers written by Linda Dobson and published by Three Rivers Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 101 most important questions answered by homeschooling's most respected voices.
Download or read book Say Goodbye to Whining Complaining and Bad Attitudes in You and Your Kids written by Scott Turansky and published by Shaw Books. This book was released on 2009-09-30 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adding honor as a factor in raising kids …and parent-child relationships. Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller offer a thorough program for establishing honor as a basis of family life — not just children honoring parents, but parents respecting children and children honoring each other. Even if honor seems a long way off in your household, you will find practical suggestions here to bring that goal a little closer — suggestions for kids of all ages. Honor is the biblical value that will bring about good behavior. It’s more than just changing what kids do; it’s changing the deeper issues of the heart that triggered the behavior.
Download or read book Raising Prayerful Kids written by Stephanie Thurling and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-03-08 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than a book, Raising Prayerful Kids is a tool parents can use to make prayer fit naturally into their daily routines without it feeling like a chore or a lecture. Relatable stories of the authors’ successes and failures along with fun activities and games help parents turn everyday moments into faith-filled moments that are naturally filled with prayer. Praying with your kids can be connecting, fun, nonintimidating, and even life changing. Includes: Prayer games Prayer Activities
Download or read book Plan Your Year written by Pam Barnhill and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Homeschooling for Success written by Rebecca Kochenderfer and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2009-02-28 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical, hands-on guide from the No. 1 homeschooling Web site gives readers everything they need to create a customized education plan that works with children's unique intelligence and learning style. Veteran homeschoolers and interested newcomers alike can benefit. (July)
Download or read book How to Homeschool written by Sarah Brown and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-09 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This little book is packed with handy little tips and activities to help you to figure out how to homeschool your unique children, in your unique situation in life. It is small enough to stick in your purse and take with you wherever you go, because I know you are busy, and I wanted to make this book just the right size. Little. Cute. Packed with good stuff. How to Homeschool Practical ideas for teaching creative kids in a high-tech world! Every family is different. There is no "right" way to homeschool. This little book is designed to help you find your own way, to help you understand the needs of your family, to inspire you to get to know your children better, and to learn how to be a good teacher-mom. There are five keys to learning. Let me tell you all about them! If you understand how the brain works to acquire information, store it, and retrieve it - you will understand homeschooling and how to teach your child well. This book is little, but packed with good stuff! Not just an ordinary book! It's a coloring book too! Here is just one page from this little handbook... What are the FIVE KEYS to Learning? Traditional methods of teaching children with desks, textbooks and quizzes revolve around a teacher's need to control 25 to 30 children all at once. What a difficult task! It is impossible to teach the way children learn in a classroom, but at home it's easy! If children can not learn the way we teach we must teach the way they learn! 1.The first key to learning is a spark of curiosity. 2. The second key is a quest for knowledge and information inspired by curiosity. 3. The third key is the emotion of discovery. 4. The fourth key to truly learning and remembering is the spontaneous sharing of one's discovery. 5. The fifth key to learning is the creation of something new! It takes knowledge, passion, skills and understanding to do this! This is how all people learn. No flash cards, no grades, no tests, no rewards or punishment is involved in true learning. We easily learn what we desire to know. By Sarah Janisse Brown - Homeschooling mom of ten - Dyslexia, Autism & ADHD Specialist - and Author of over 150 activity books for creative learners.
Download or read book Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons written by Phyllis Haddox and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1986-06-15 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A step-by-step program that shows parents, simply and clearly, how to teach their child to read in just 20 minutes a day.
