Download or read book Graduate Your Homeschooler in Style written by Lee Binz and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-07-13 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Homeschool Graduation-"It ain't over till it's over!" Ending the Homeschool Journey with Success and Flair You've worked hard homeschooling your child, and now you're near the goal line...graduation. The road to graduation takes planning and forethought, not just for the culminating celebration, but also to ensure your child has accomplished everything you want them to before leaving the nest. Do You Wonder: What does a homeschool graduation look like? How can parents commemorate this momentous event in the life of a child and family? What happens after high school? What do you do when homeschooling is over? Here's Why You Need This Book: "Graduate Your Homeschooler in Style," is the essential guide to preparing for and celebrating your child's launch into adulthood. Master the details of graduation ceremonies and mementos, party ideas, senior year essentials, packing for college, and what to do when homeschooling is finished. "Graduate Your Homeschooler in Style" is part of The HomeScholar's Coffee Break Books series. Designed especially for parents who don't want to spend hours reading a 400-page book on homeschooling high school, this series combines Lee's practical and friendly approach with detailed, but easy-to-digest information, perfect to read over a cup of coffee at your favorite coffee shop! Never overwhelming, always accessible and manageable, each book in the series will give parents the tools they need to tackle the tasks of homeschooling high school, one warm sip at a time. Who is Lee Binz and Why Should You Listen to Her? Lee Binz, The HomeScholar, understands what it takes to graduate homeschool students who are fully prepared for college and for life. Lee's practical advice and organized presentations have helped thousands of homeschool parents muster the courage to complete their homeschooling journey. She is both reassuring and empowering, and will give you the knowledge you need to successfully graduate your high school student, and have confidence that they are ready to take on the world. A firm believer that homeschooling provides the best possible learning environment, and that parents are capable of providing a superior education for their children, Lee's mission is to encourage and equip parents to homeschool through high school. Scroll up and grab a copy today.
Download or read book Everything You Need to Know about Homeschooling written by Lea Ann Garfias and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-02-09 with total page 591 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, more families than ever before are considering or reevaluating homeschooling. Lea Ann Garfias, homeschooling mom of six and herself a homeschool graduate, has all the information you need to succeed. She guides you through your toughest questions, including: Should I homeschool my kids? How do I get started? What books should I buy? What do I do in the first day? The first year? How do I know if my child is on track? If homeschooling is successful? What do I teach in each subject at every age? What is my own best way of teaching, and how can my child learn his own way? What if my child has a learning disability? What are the dangers of homeschooling, and how do I avoid them? Will homeschooling help my family draw closer to God and to each other? This complete reference guide will provide you with everything you need to successfully tackle homeschooling in your own style, filling your experience with confidence, grace, and the joy of learning.
Download or read book Planning High School Courses written by Lee Binz and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-01-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chart Your Child's Course to Success! Be Confident You're Covering the Essential High School Classes Experienced hikers know to never begin a demanding journey without a good map and a strong plan. For homeschooling parents, it's even more important to establish a solid plan toward high school graduation. Do you have a plan yet for high school? Do you know the courses essential to preparing for graduation, college and career? "Planning High School Courses" highlights all the subjects required for college preparation, so your child will be fully prepared for competitive admission and scholarships. You'll learn strategies for choosing curriculum as well as tips for grouch-free grading. The free Planning Guide will be essential for keeping track of your student's coursework. "Planning High School Courses" is part of The HomeScholar's Coffee Break Book series. Designed especially for parents who don't want to spend hours reading a 400-page book on homeschooling high school, this series combines Lee's practical and friendly approach with detailed, but easy-to-digest information, perfect to read over a cup of coffee at your favorite coffee shop! Never overwhelming, always accessible and manageable, each book in the series will give parents the tools they need to tackle the tasks of homeschooling high school, one warm sip at a time. Lee Binz, The HomeScholar, understands what it takes to graduate homeschool students who are fully prepared for college and for life. Lee's practical advice and organized presentations have helped thousands of homeschool parents muster the courage to complete their homeschooling journey. She is both reassuring and empowering, and will give you the knowledge you need to successfully graduate your high school student, and have confidence that they are ready to take on the world. A firm believer that homeschooling provides the best possible learning environment, and that parents are capable of providing a superior education for their children, Lee's mission is to encourage and equip parents to homeschool through high school.
Download or read book Guerrilla Learning written by Grace Llewellyn and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2001-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Convivial Homeschool written by Mystie Winckler and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-26 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirty daily readings to build up your confidence and cheerfulness as you homeschool. Homeschool days can be long and hard. It's easy to lose sight of what's actually happening in the midst of the day to day. Even when we lose our vision, God does not lose His. While we attempt to teach and disciple our children, we find that it is ourselves needing the instruction and discipleship. We also find that God provides both, using our decision to homeschool to draw us closer to Himself. To continue with love and perseverance, we need confidence not in our work but in God's. These thirty readings will lift up your eyes and spirit so you can focus on what truly matters while doing the daily work of educating your kids. "This volume is a wonderful resource of wisdom for moms everywhere who struggle and wonder if they are doing enough." --Cindy Rollins, author of Mere Motherhood
Download or read book Delight Directed Learning written by Lee Binz and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-04-24 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Homeschoolers understand that a solid high school education involves more than just mastering science, math, and literature. Although important, especially if college lies ahead, equally important are subjects the student is passionate about, subjects they will study for hours on end "just for the fun of it." Delight directed learning is the true "secret sauce" of a great homeschool education."--Page [4] cover.
Download or read book Junior Year Is the Key to High School Success written by Lee Binz and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-10-13 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bust Down the Doors to High School Graduation! Junior Year Secrets for Homeschool Success If your homeschool student plans to attend college after graduation, junior year is their most important year of high school. Have you “fumbled the ball” in previous years? There is still time to catch up and be ready for college applications during senior year! Have you kept good records all along and given your child a college prep education? There are still plenty of other things that need to be done! “Junior Year is the Key to Homeschool Success: How to Unlock the Gate to Graduation and Beyond” covers the important tasks of junior year, including taking the PSAT, preparing for college admissions tests, attending college fairs, choosing a college, finding merit scholarships, and getting a jump on senior year. “Junior Year is the Key to Homeschool Success” is part of The HomeScholar's Coffee Break Book series. Designed especially for parents who don't want to spend hours and hours reading a 400-page book on homeschooling high school, each book combines Lee's practical and friendly approach with detailed, but easy-to-digest information, perfect to read over a cup of coffee at your favorite coffee shop! Never overwhelming, always accessible and manageable, each book in the series will give parents the tools they need to tackle the tasks of homeschooling high school, one warm sip at a time. Lee Binz, The HomeScholar, understands what it takes to graduate homeschool students who are fully prepared for college and for life. Lee's practical advice and organized presentations have helped thousands of homeschool parents muster the courage to complete their homeschooling journey. She is both reassuring and empowering, and will give you the knowledge you need to successfully graduate your high school student, and have confidence that they are ready to take on the world. A firm believer that homeschooling provides the best possible learning environment, and that parents are capable of providing a superior education for their children, Lee's mission is to encourage and equip parents to homeschool through high school.
Download or read book 8 Great Smarts written by Kathy Koch, PhD and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2016-02-18 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your child is smart, but does he or she believe it? "Smart" is a power word. Children who believe they’re smart excel more in school and approach life with greater confidence. But children who don’t can struggle to apply themselves. Do you wish your child could see how smart he or she is? Find hope in 8 Great Smarts. You’ll be empowered and equipped with new language and creative ideas for how to: Accept and affirm your child’s unique smarts Motivate your child to learn and study with all 8 smarts Reawaken any "paralyzed" smarts Redirect misbehavior in new, constructive ways Guide your child spiritually, relationally, and to a good career fit Dr. Kathy Koch loves seeing children flourish and helping parents make it happen—and it’s never too late to start. Now is the time to help your child be all that God designed him or her to be. BONUS: Every book includes a FREE access code for the official 8 Great Smarts Quiz located at: https://www.8greatsmarts.com/.
Download or read book Homeschool Curriculum That s Effective and Fun written by Lee Binz and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-06-03 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Do you have a "curriculum Hall of Shame"? You know...it's on the bookshelf hidden in the corner that chronicles your every half-baked idea and ill-conceived plan. Ours was filled with fashionable failures, multi-volume mismatches, and loathsome lesson plans. Good news! There are ways to minimize your risks and maximize your chances for successful results. This book will show you how to avoid the most common crummy curriculum traps. No matter what kind of homeschooler you are, you will benefit from some sanity-saving ideas and real-world practical advice!"--Page [4] cover.
Download or read book Wild Things written by Stephen James and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-07-14 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Playing off the themes in the Caldecott Medal-winning children's book Where the Wild Things Are, this informative, practical, and encouraging guide will help parents guide boys down the path to healthy and authentic manhood. Wild Things addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual parts of a boy, written by two therapists who are currently engaged in clinical work with boys and their parents and who are also fathers raising five sons. Contains chapters such as “Sit Still! Pay Attention!” “Deficits and Disappointments,” and “Rituals, Ceremonies, and Rites of Passage.”
Download or read book The HomeScholar Guide to College Admission and Scholarships written by Lee Binz and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-05-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's nothing more stressful to parents than college admission and scholarships. Many parents question whether it's even possible to find a college that is satisfying to both parent and child, a college that will love their student and offer them scholarships to attend. "The HomeScholar Guide to College Admission and Scholarships" puts these concerns soundly to rest. Author Lee Binz shares the principles she followed to help her own students achieve admission and full tuition scholarships to their first-choice universities. Learn the secrets to successfully navigate the college process from start to finish, including selecting a college, negotiating college fairs, earning merit-based scholarships, and marketing your student effectively. Receive gentle encouragement and practical help from Lee Binz, a homeschool coach and mentor who really understands. Relax and enjoy a casual conversation, sprinkled with scripture, humor, valuable tips, and quotes from The Princess Bride! Whether you're looking at college entrance for your first graduate or want to do better with your next child, you will find countless treasures in this book. Who is this book for? Homeschool parents across the spectrum, from classical to eclectic All parents wondering about college admission and scholarships Confident parents wanting more information before crunch time Diligent and dedicated parents guiding their child's college preparation Cowering and confused parents procrastinating away their college worries "For over a decade, Lee Binz has specialized in helping home educating families plan their studies, keep good records, and maintain transcripts suitable for college acceptance. She knows how to navigate this often confusing or frustrating labyrinth better than anyone. It will save time and possibly money while reducing stress and anxiety." ~ Andrew Pudewa, Director at Institute for Excellence in Writing "Lee blends valuable advice with scriptural guidance that will help you and your teen navigate the high school years and ease the transition to college."~ Paul and Gena Suarez, Founder and Publisher of The Old Schoolhouse(r) Magazine "I strongly recommend this book to all homeschooling parents who think that college might be in their child's future. It not only demystifies the process of preparing for, searching for, applying to, and affording college, it will also put you at ease as you help your child make one of the most important decisions of his young life."~ Dr. Jay Wile, Author of Junior and Senior High Science Courses "I've been a little afraid of the college scene. Lee helped calm my fears, reassured my inner-dad, and walked me through the whole process. Reading this well-written book will do the same for you."~ Todd "The Familyman" Wilson, Familyman Ministries "Lee sums up in a concise and enjoyable way what took me years to learn about getting your homeschooled child into college. I found so much helpful information and truths I wish I had known earlier. This book is an essential guide for the journey to college."~ Jeannie Fulbright, Author of the Apologia "Young Explorer Science" Series "What an incredibly valuable resource Lee Binz has provided to homeschoolers! It has streamlined the "what you need to do," "when you need to do it," and "how to get the most for your time/money," so that anyone can understand the process of finding and paying for a college."~ Diana Waring, International Homeschool Speaker and Author "Whether your child is in Kindergarten or high school, if you think college is going to be a part of his future, you need this book! This book is not to be missed! I wish I had this book years ago. It's a resource you're definitely going to want to include in your homeschool library."~ Heidi Strawser, Homeschool Mosaics Senior Editor
Download or read book The Ordinary Parent s Guide to Teaching Reading The Ordinary Parent s Guide written by Jessie Wise and published by Peace Hill Press. This book was released on 2004-10-17 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A plain-English guide to teaching phonics. Every parent can teach reading—no experts need apply! Too many parents watch their children struggle with early reading skills—and don't know how to help. Phonics programs are too often complicated, overpriced, gimmicky, and filled with obscure educationalese. The Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading cuts through the confusion, giving parents a simple, direct, scripted guide to teaching reading—from short vowels through supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. This one book supplies parents with all the tools they need. Over the years of her teaching career, Jessie Wise has seen good reading instruction fall prey to trendy philosophies and political infighting. Now she has teamed with dynamic coauthor Sara Buffington to supply parents with a clear, direct phonics program—a program that gives them the know-how and confidence to take matters into their own hands.
Download or read book Know and Tell written by Karen Glass and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Know and Tell explores some of the reasons that narration is such a powerful and effective tool in education. It also follows the progress of narration, step by step, from early oral narrations to developed writing. Itś full of narrations from real children so youĺl have an idea of what narration looks like at each stage, and youĺl be able to see how childrenś narration matures and develops.
Download or read book Homeschool Made Easy written by Lea Ann Garfias and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2017-02-17 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No matter what your homeschool style, how long you've been teaching, or how old your students are, you can make homeschooling EASY! You need this book if you are ... a seasoned homeschooling parent looking for fresh ideas, unsure how to homeschool older children, wondering if you are "doing enough" with your homeschool students, frustrated with the busy-work and ready to simplify learning, afraid your homeschool student isn't adequately prepared for college, a parent just thinking about homeschooling. Author and long-time homeschool columnist Lea Ann Garfias is a homeschool graduate and has homeschooled her four children for the last fourteen years. She is currently homeschooling one elementary student, one middle school student, one freshman in high school, and one choosing from his scholarship options for college. Keeping things simple is the only way to go. In this easy-to-follow book, Lea Ann shares what she has learned from two decades of homeschooling? as a student and as a mom. She also gives you real-life tips for keeping learning as easy and enjoyable as possible.
Download or read book Cure the Fear of Homeschooling High School written by Ann Karako and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Senior Year Step By Step written by Lee Binz and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2014-11-18 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get Help Homeschooling Senior Year! Learn What to Cover in Senior Year, Step-by-Step Does the thought of homeschooling senior year of high school seem scary to you? It doesn't have to be! You can do it, just take it one step at a time! homeschool records, forms, and deadlines, college application essays, college interviews, planning a graduation ceremony, how to save money and get those scholarships, preparing for college life, and more! It doesn't have to be overwhelming! The college application process can even count towards high school credit! If senior year seems overwhelming to you, “Senior Year Step-by-Step: Simple Instructions for Busy Homeschool Parents” is just what you need! Get the encouragement, tips and tricks you need to get through senior year. “Senior Year Step-by-Step” is part of The HomeScholar's Coffee Break Book series. Designed especially for parents who don't want to spend hours and hours reading a 400-page book on homeschooling high school, each book combines Lee's practical and friendly approach with detailed, but easy-to-digest information, perfect to read over a cup of coffee at your favorite coffee shop! Never overwhelming, always accessible and manageable, each book in the series will give parents the tools they need to tackle the tasks of homeschooling high school, one warm sip at a time. Lee Binz, The HomeScholar, understands what it takes to graduate homeschool students who are fully prepared for college and for life. Lee's practical advice and organized presentations have helped thousands of homeschool parents muster the courage to complete their homeschooling journey. She is both reassuring and empowering, and will give you the knowledge you need to successfully graduate your high school student, and have confidence that they are ready to take on the world. A firm believer that homeschooling provides the best possible learning environment, and that parents are capable of providing a superior education for their children, Lee's mission is to encourage and equip parents to homeschool through high school.
Download or read book Homeschooling for College Credit written by Cindy LaJoy and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-09-27 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The U.S. Department of Education reports that about half of the students who start college will never finish and 75% will graduate with student loan debt. Homeschooling for College Credit teens graduate high school with about 1 year of college under their belts, but motivated teens can finish their degree. Homeschooling for College Credit brings the goal post closer and teaches you how to pay cash as you go. Homeschooling for College Credit will challenge you to reconsider the wisdom of popular college propaganda, and how to make better choices for your family. Even if you've never been to college, this book will turn you into a well-informed homeschool guidance counselor ready to proceed with confidence."--Amazon.com.
