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Books on How to Homeschool These books are organized by title.  They are intended to help you become your children's best teacher.  They run the gammut of homeschooling theories from books on classical education, like Designing Your Own Classical Curriculum, to unschooling books by John Holt.  Whether you are just beginning to consider homeschooling or you are already a veteran, all these books are helpful for determining what style of homeschooling is best for your family. Click on the link to see the discounted price and more information about the book. And What About College? : How Homeschooling Can Lead to Admissions to the Best Colleges & Universities ~ Usually ships in 2-3 days Cafi Cohen, et al / Paperback / Published 1997 Average Customer Review: The author and mother of two homeschoolers shows how homeschooling, far from being detrimental to the college admissions process, can actually be helpful. Click on Read more about this title... and read a portion of the first chapter before you buy. Books Children Love : A Guide to the Best Children's Literature ~ Usually ships in 24 hours Elizabeth Laraway Wilson / Paperback / Published 1987 This comprehensive guide provides an overview of excellently written, interest-holding books on as wide a range of topics as possible--books that embody the ideals of traditional values and a Christian world view. Books Children Love is intended to bring children and fine books together. Catholic Education : Homeward Bound : A Useful Guide to Catholic Home Schooling ~ Ships in 24 hours Kimberly Hahn & Mary Hasson / Paperback / Published 1996 This book is filled with great practical advice for running a good Catholic homeschool--everything from why homeschooling is a good idea to how to homeschool and run a household at the same time.  Besides that, it's fun reading. A Catholic Homeschool Treasury : Nurturing Children's Love for Learning ~ Usually ships in 24 hours Rachel Mackson, et al / Paperback / Published 1999 The title says it all! Average Customer Review: Catholic Home Schooling : A Handbook for Parents Mary Kay Clark / Paperback / Published 1993 This book has quite a few good, practical suggestions from the founder of Seton Homeschool. A Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections on the Gentle Art of Learning by Karen Andreola (Paperback - April 1998) Mrs. Andreola explains the Charlotte Mason method in this beautifully written book. I felt as though I were reading a 19th Century author, though the text was easy to understand and to figure out how to implement the ideas. I especially like her method of helping a dawdler to work more efficiently.  I highly recommend this book as a good introduction to the wonderful ideas of Charlotte Mason. The Child With Special Needs : Encouraging Intellectual and Emotional Growth ~ Usually ships in 24 hours Stanley I., Md. Greenspan, et al / Hardcover / Published 1998 Designing Your Own Classical Curriculum ~ Usually ships in 24 hours Laura M. Berquist / Paperback / Published 1998 In the newest edition of this extraordinary book, Berquist gives a year-by-year outline of the educational methods she has used with her own children, and advice on adapting these methods for your own family.  This book was my first introduction to and inspiration for homeschooling.  It is completely filled with wonderful ideas to make your family's homeschooling experience more rewarding, both spiritually and educationally.  I highly recommend it.   Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling by John Taylor Gatto, et al (Paperback - April 2002) If you are trying to decide whether to homeschool or send your children to public school, this book will surely be an eye opener as to the nature and history of public schooling.  This book is well worth reading. A First Dictionary of Cultural Literacy : What Our Children Need to Know ~ Usually ships in 24 hours E. D. Hirsch (Editor), et al / Paperback / Published 1996 This is a great resource that goes grade by grade to help parents know if their children are learning what they should be.  Most homeschoolers Family Matters : Why Homeschooling Makes Sense ~ Usually ships in 24 hours David Guterson / Paperback / Published 1993 Average Customer Review: This book was written by a high school English teacher.  It explains why his family chose homeschooling in spite of (and because of his own experience as a school teacher. Read more about this title... For the Children's Sake ~ Ships in 24 hours Susan S. MacAulay / Paperback / Published 1984 This is a book which can help every parent and teacher awaken the young minds of their children and give them a new richness, stability, and joy for living. It shows what education can be--for your child, in your home, and in your school. Read more about this title... Homeschooling for Excellence ~ Ships in 2-3 days David Colfax, Micki Colfax / Paperback / Published 1988 This book answers parents' fears about having their homeschooled children accepted at colleges.  All four of the authors' sons went to ivy league schools.  What was their secret?  They needed the boys' help on the farm, and didn't have a television, so the time they spent learning they spent because they loved it--that was their form of relaxation from the physical labor demanded of them.  Definitely worth reading. Read more about this title... Home Schooling from Scratch : Simple Living - Super Learning ~ Usually ships in 24 hours Mary Potter Kenyon, Lishi Laurance (Illustrator) / Paperback / Published 1996 Homeschooling doesn't have to cost a lot if you're willing to be creative.  This great book is filled with creative ideas for homeschooling families that cost little or no money.   Read more about this title... Honey for a Child's Heart : The Imaginative Use of Books in Family Life ~ Ships in 2-3 days Gladys Hunt / Paperback / Published 1989 I have yet to find a book on homeschooling whose author doesn't recommend this book!  I happily join their praises. It offers great inspiration for the importance of beautiful and meaningful children's literature. If the literature is really good, Mrs. Hunt, suggests, it will be enjoyed by all ages. How Children Learn (Classics in Child Development) ~ Usually ships in 24 hours John Caldwell Holt / Paperback / Published 1995 "Children do not need to be made to learn," Holt maintains, because each is born with what Einstein called "the holy curiosity of inquiry." If you are interested in unschooling, this book will provide support for your decision. A Landscape With Dragons : The Battle for Your Child's Mind ~ Usually ships in 2-3 days Michael O'Brien / Paperback / Published 1998 Average Customer Review: While this is not a book for homeschoolers, it is a book that homeschooling parents should read by the author of Father Elijah. Read more about this title... Let the Authors Speak : A Guide to Worthy Books Based on Historical Setting Carolyn Hatcher / Paperback / Published 1995 This book arranges both historical fiction and classics according to the era in which they are set, according to reading ability level, and according to author. It's a fast way to find something really good to supplement any history course - or to just find something good to read. Maria Montessori : Her Life and Work ~ Usually ships in 24 hours E. M. Standing, Lee Havis (Introduction) / Paperback / 1998 The first woman to win a degree as a Doctor of Medicine in Italy in 1896, Maria Montessori's mission to improve children's education began in the slums of Rome in 1907, and continued throughout her lifetime. Her insights into the minds of children led her to develop prepared environments and other tools and devices that have come to characterize Montessori education today.  This book is widely considered the definitive biography and explanation of the pedagogical techniques of Dr. Montessori. Read more about this title... Marva Collins' Way ~ Ships in 2-3 days Marva Collins, et al / Paperback / Published 1990 Marva Collins offers a beacon of hope in the midst of America's educational crises. Collins recounts her successful teaching strategies and offers inspirational advice on how to motivate children to fulfill their potential. This updated edition contains a new epilogue for parents and teachers. Read more about this title... Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning : An Approach to Distinctively Christian Education (Turning Point Christian Worldview Series) ~ Ships in 2-3 days Doug Wilson, Douglas Wilson / Paperback / Published 1991 Douglas Wilson, director of the renowned Logos School, puts forth his ideas for the restoration in the curriculum of "Christian humanism"--as contrasted with what Christopher Dawson has called "secular humanism. Douglas Wilson, director of the renowned Logos School, puts forth his ideas for the restoration in the curriculum of "Christian humanism"--as contrasted with what Christopher Dawson has called "secular humanism. Read more about this title... Teaching Montessori in the Home : The Pre-School Years ~ Usually ships in 24 hours Elizabeth G. Hainstock, Lee Havis / Paperback / Published 1997 This book and its companion below illustrate how to create and use Montessori materials and Maria Montessori's method.   The Montessori method takes advantage of the child's interests and sensitive periods for learning.  The materials are considered primary and the teacher secondary to the materials.  Montessori education is considered by many to be the best ever, and it's well worth considering. Read more about this title... Teaching Montessori in the Home : The School Years ~ Usually ships in 24 hours Elizabeth G. Hainstock, Lee Havis / Paperback / Published 1997 The Montessori method takes advantage of the child's interests and sensitive periods for learning.  The materials are considered primary and the teacher secondary to the materials.  Montessori education is considered by many to be the best ever, and it's well worth considering. Read more about this title... The Unschooling Handbook : How to Use the Whole World As Your Child's Classroom ~ Usually ships in 24 hours Mary Griffith / Paperback / Published 1998 Unschooling is a unique approach to education--one that uses children's natural curiosity to propel them into a world of learning. This practical guide reveals the secrets of unschooling success even as it addresses the misconceptions and criticism unschoolers may encounter. Even if you don't think that unschooling is the way your family will homeschool, the fact that so many unschoolers succeed so well will certainly de-stress most homeschooling parents who worry that they aren't doing enough. The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home ~ Usually ships in 24 hours Jessie Wise, Susan Wise Bauer / Hardcover / Published 1999 This book appears to be similar to Laura Berquist's in method.  Though not specifically written for Catholics, it is definitely well worth reading. The author, Jessie Wise, wrote the following: What is classical education? It is language-intensive, not image-focused. It demands that the student use and understand words, not video images. It is history-intensive, providing the student with a comprehensive view of the human endeavour from the beginning until now. It trains the mind to analyze and draw conclusions. It demands self-discipline. It produces literate, curious, intelligent students who have a wide range of interests and the ability to follow up on them. This book is a handbook on how to prepare your child to read, write, calculate, think, and understand. In the prologue, we outline exactly what a classical education is, and tell you about our own experience with classical education and with school at home. Read more about this title...

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