Recommended Homeschooling Books

Educating the Whole Hearted Child
By Clay Clarkson / Whole Heart Press

A tremendous source of comfort for new and experienced homeschoolers. Guiding you with seasoned advice and lots of encouragement, the Clarksons show you how to combine discipleship and education to create a God-designed program---the home-centered, whole-book learning approach. Using this method will help shape your children's hearts and minds to live and learn for Christ. 197 pages, softcover from Whole Heart Ministries.

The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home, Revised and Updated
By Susan Wise Bauer & Jessie Wise / W W Norton

Give your child a classical education---rigorous, language-rich, and comprehensive---regardless of your own training! Discover techniques, curriculums, and resources for tailoring your teaching to your student's cognitive development: elementary "grammar" stage (concrete thinking, memorizing facts); middle school "logic" stage (analytical thinking); and high school "rhetoric" stage (abstract thinking, articulation). Practical and thorough, this revised edition features updated book lists, resources, publications, and Internet links. 800 pages, hardcover from Norton.

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.

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.

The Home Schooling Father: How You Can Play a Decisive Role in Your Child's Success
By Michael P. Farris / B & H Publishing Group

Homeschooling moms often bear the heaviest load when it comes to child-raising; the housework, cooking, discipline, homeschooling and other house-related tasks often fall to her. But what is the father's role? That's the question Mike Farris tackles in his book The Homeschooling Father. From helping with chores to preparing your children for marriage, a career and citizenship, father's are presented with numerous tips and principles to think about. 117 pages, softcover.

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.

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.

Home Schooling: The Right Choice
By Christopher Klicka / B & H Publishing Group

Everything you need to know about the advantages of homeschooling---revised and updated for the 21st century! Senior Counsel of the Home School Legal Defense Association Klicka clearly explains the academic and practical superiority of teaching your kids at home. You'll find the sections covering government interference and your legal rights especially valuable. 464 pages, softcover from Loyal.

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.

Mary Pride's Complete Guide to Getting Started in Homeschooling
By Pride, Mary / Harvest House Publishers

Packed with everything you need to know about taking the plunge and surviving the deep waters of homeschooling. Includes sections on essential steps to homeschool success; learning styles; popular methods such as Charlotte Mason, classical education, and "unschooling"; help for working with challenged and gifted children; and resources for planning, buying, record keeping---and teaching tips galore! Great for "afterschooling" your public school kids, too. 620 pages, softcover from Harvest.

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.

Homeschooling Methods: Seasoned Advice on Learning Styles
By Paul & Gena Suarez, eds. / B & H Publishing Group

It's a homeschool convention in a book! For novice and veteran teachers, this extensive guide offers details about today's most viable education models and helps you choose methodologies. Over 20 contributors---including Christine Field, Diana Waring, and Dr. Ruth Beechick---provide seasoned advice on classical, Charlotte Mason, unit study, and other methods; special needs; carschooling; whole heart learning; and more. 280 pages, softcover from B&H.