Recommended Homeschooling Books
Homeschooling books recommended by our members:
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Educating the Wholehearted Child, 15th Anniversary Edition
By Clay & Sally Clarkson / Apologia Educational Ministries
A tremendous source of comfort for new and experienced homeschoolers. Guiding you with seasoned advice and encouragement, the Clarksons show you how to combine discipleship and education to create a God-designed program---the home-centered, whole-book approach to lessons. Using this revised and expanded edition with four main sections---home, learning, methods, and lifestyle---your children will live and learn for Christ. Softcover.
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The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home, Revised and Updated Third Edition
By Susan Wise Bauer & Jessie Wise / W W Norton
Thousands of parents have turned to the wealth of information and guidance within The Well-Trained Mind. With both practical and philosophical advice based on the model of Classical Education, parents will learn just how to teach their children to read, think, understand, analyze, and draw conclusions from preschool through high school. Four parts include information on the foundations of classical education, a middle school program, high school skills, and a full-time homeschooling issues (i.e. grading, college, etc.). Now in the third edition, this guide features updated resource lists. 814 pages, hardcover with dust jacket.
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Homeschooling books recommended by AFHE (Arizona Families for Home Education)
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Home Educating with Confidence: How Ordinary Parents Can Produce Extraordinary Children
By Rick Boyer / GCB Publishing Group
Me? Homeschool? Yes, you can! say the Boyers, "ordinary parents" who have been educating their 14 children for more than 20 years. Believing that learning happens better at home than anywhere else, they offer you encouraging, practical, "been there" advice to help you produce your own extraordinary children. Chapters include "Starting Right, Staying Right"; "Curriculum Choices"; "Spiritual Training"; and "Socialization." 271 pages, softcover from Homeschool Press.
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The Socialization Trap: Protecting Your Children from Age Segregation & Other Pitfalls
By Rick Boyer / The Learning Parent
When it comes to teaching your kids effective social skills, there's no place like home! Drawing on Scripture, scientific evidence, and personal experience, Boyer challenges the common misconception that home-educated children are socially deprived. Discover how to help your children avoid peer groups, competition, too many "outside" activities, television, and other influences that are harmful to healthy social development. 145 pages, softcover from The Learning Parent.
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The Home Schooling Father: How You Can Play a Decisive Role in Your Child's Success
By Michael P. Farris / B & H Publishing Group
From a father of 10 home-schooled children comes sound advice, insight and encouragement for fathers of home schooling families. In straightforward language, he covers six areas: spiritual leadership, helping your wife, being a protector and preparing your children for a career, marriage and citizenship. Roll up your sleeves and get involved!
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A Mom Just Like You: The Home Schooling Mother
By Vickie & Jayme Farris / B & H Publishing Group
As a homeschool mom, you juggle so much! Housework. Curriculum planning. Teaching. Discipline. If you've ever felt like you're drowning or wondered whether to continue, this book---written by a homeschool mother of 10---is for you. Personal insights and Bible-based wisdom gleaned from years of experience will bolster your resolve and confidence, and help you balance it all without sacrificing your own well-being. 288 pages, softcover from B&H.
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The Heart of Homeschooling
By Christopher Klicka / B & H Publishing Group
Raising children is hard work, but the homeschooling family has particular needs that are particular to their situation. Many families start out strong, but give up or cheat along the way; but there is help and encouragement to be found! The Heart of Homeschooling brings a poignant focus upon what really matters, being faithful in the spiritual aspects of homeschooling, not just the academics. Principles that came directly from Chris and Tracy Klicka's life, you'll see their own experience raising seven children as well as the principle's they've learned along the way. 218 pages, softcover.
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100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum: Choosing the Right Curriculum and Approach for Your Child's Learning
By Cathy Duffy / B & H Publishing Group
Choosing the correct curriculum is essential for your child's academic success. Let homeschool expert Cathy Duffy help you determine your educational philosophy and the approach that best complements your child's learning style. Her product reviews will acquaint you with some of the best materials available for all subjects, including unit studies, electives, online classes, and all-in-one programs---all with a Christian perspective. 320 pages, softcover from B&H.
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Beyond Survival: A Guide to Abundant-Life Homeschooling
By Diana Waring / Ywam Publishing
Discover how to have a successful, joy-filled homeschooling experience! Brimming with lots of practical advice, this introduction to "realistic homeschooling for real people" will help you understand learning and teaching styles, survive your first homeschool convention, juggle multilevel teaching, and more. A list of resources is included at the end of each chapter. With a foreword by Cathy Duffy. 218 pages, softcover from Emerald Books. |
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