Home Learning Year by Year

Home Learning Year by Year
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Publisher : Crown
Total Pages : 434
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ISBN-10 : 9780609805855
ISBN-13 : 0609805851
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis Home Learning Year by Year by : Rebecca Rupp

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.

Homeschooling, the Middle Years

Homeschooling, the Middle Years
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Publisher : Prima Lifestyles
Total Pages : 356
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0761520929
ISBN-13 : 9780761520924
Rating : 4/5 (29 Downloads)

Synopsis Homeschooling, the Middle Years by : Shari Henry

Nurture clear communication skills; access science in your own backyard; and select a winning math curriculum.

The Complete Home Learning Sourcebook

The Complete Home Learning Sourcebook
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Publisher : Three Rivers Press (CA)
Total Pages : 886
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ISBN-10 : 0609801090
ISBN-13 : 9780609801093
Rating : 4/5 (90 Downloads)

Synopsis The Complete Home Learning Sourcebook by : Rebecca Rupp

Lists all the resources needed to create a balanced curriculum for homeschooling--from preschool to high school level.

Homeschooling: The Teen Years

Homeschooling: The Teen Years
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Publisher : Crown
Total Pages : 370
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780307774651
ISBN-13 : 0307774651
Rating : 4/5 (51 Downloads)

Synopsis Homeschooling: The Teen Years by : Cafi Cohen

Discover the Rewards of Homeschooling Your Teen ·Create unlimited learning on a limited budget ·Discover teaching methods for teens with different learning styles ·Utilize the best resources and technology ·Prepare your teen for college, career, and adult life The teen years can be the most exciting time in your child's life. He or she is becoming an independent young adult and beginning to make decisions for the future. Yet growing concern about the negative social pressures, safety, and efficiency of our traditional high schools has prompted many parents just like you to teach their teenagers at home. With Homeschooling: The Teen Years as your guide, you'll discover it's not as daunting a task as you've been led to believe. Using real-life stories from dozens of families, this book reveals the secrets of making homeschooling work for you and your teen. You'll discover how to: ·Work with your teen to create a unique, individual learning experience ·Make coursework interesting, challenging, and fun ·Allow your teen to discover the best vocational path, including selecting a college ·Know when your teen has "completed" high school ·And much more! "Contains three of the most helpful sentences I've ever read on the question of homeschooling: 'Just start.' 'You will make mistakes.' 'No big deal.' What excellent advice! One of the most thoroughly helpful books I've read in years. If you're homeschooling a teenager you'll want—and need—this outstanding book!" — Helen Hegener, managing editor of Home Education Magazine "Am I crazy? Homeschool my teen? But how do I do it, when should I do it, where do I find information, and is this really a good choice? If this sounds like you, stop shopping and start reading. This book provides insights and solutions to questions from A to Z. Highly recommended!" — Cindy Stanley, sponsor of the Homeschooling for Everyone Conferences "Lots of practical tips, examples, and help. I loved the smorgasbord of ideas from other homeschooling parents of teens, showing the wide range of ways to learn and excel." — Judith Waite Allee, coauthor of Homeschooling on a Shoestring

The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child

The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child
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Publisher : Crown
Total Pages : 364
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780307556189
ISBN-13 : 0307556182
Rating : 4/5 (89 Downloads)

Synopsis The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child by : Linda Dobson

Homeschool the right way from day one. Are you considering homeschooling for your family? Today, many parents recognize that their child's school options are limited, inadequate, or even dangerous, and an increasing number are turning to homeschooling. But where do you start and how do you ensure the highest-quality educational experience, especially in that pivotal first year? This comprehensive guide will help you determine the appropriate first steps, build your own educational philosophy, and discover the best ways to cater to your child's specific learning style, including: ·When, why, and how to get started ·The best ways to develop an effective curriculum, assess your child's progress, and navigate local regulations ·Kid-tested and parent-approved learning activities for all age levels ·Simple strategies for developing an independent child and strengthening family and social relationships ·And much, much more! "To the thousands of requests we receive for help from families new to homeschooling, we will now recommend this warm and knowledgeable book. It will ensure that all families make it to the second year—including yours!" —Elizabeth Kanna, editor in chief, Homeschool.com "Linda Dobson addresses all the issues facing parents as they consider the task of homeschooling over other educational options. Those who wonder whether they really can or want to do the job will find unique perspectives in this well-researched work."—Beverly K. Eakman, author and cofounder, National Education Consortium

The Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas

The Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas
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Publisher : Crown
Total Pages : 360
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ISBN-10 : 9780307560858
ISBN-13 : 0307560856
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis The Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas by : Linda Dobson

Fun and Effective Home Learning Activities for Every Subject As a homeschooling parent, you're always looking for new and creative ways to teach your child the basics. Look no longer! Inside this innovative helper, you'll find kid-tested and parent-approved techniques for learning math, science, writing, history, manners, and more that you can easily adapt to your family's homeschooling needs. And even if you don't homeschool, you'll find this book a great teaching tool outside the classroom. You'll discover fun and educational activities for kids ages 3 to 12, including how to: ·Create maps based on favorite stories, such as Treasure Island or The Wizard of Oz ·Make letters out of French fries as an alphabet learning aid ·Explore architecture by building igloos, castles, and bridges with sugar cubes and icing ·Review spelling words by writing them on the sidewalk with chalk ·And many more! This comprehensive collection of tried-and-true—and generally inexpensive—ideas provides the best-of-the-best homeschooling activities that can be done anywhere, anytime, and by anyone.

The Year of Learning Dangerously

The Year of Learning Dangerously
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 215
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ISBN-10 : 9781101610718
ISBN-13 : 1101610719
Rating : 4/5 (18 Downloads)

Synopsis The Year of Learning Dangerously by : Quinn Cummings

A year of homeschooling. What could possibly go wrong? In this honest and wry memoir, popular blogger, author, and former child actor Quinn Cummings recounts her family’s decision to wade into the unfamiliar waters of homeschooling – the fastest-growing educational trend of our time -- despite a chronic lack of discipline, some major gaps in academic knowledge, and a serious case of math aversion. (And that’s just Quinn.) Quinn’s fearless quest includes some self-homeschooling – reading up on education reform, debating the need for “socialization,” and infiltrating conferences filled with Radical Unschoolers as well as Christian fundamentalists (and even chaperoning a homeschool prom). Part personal narrative, part social commentary, and part how-not-to guide, The Year of Learning Dangerously will make you laugh and make you think. And there may or may not be a quiz at the end. OK, there’s no quiz. Probably.

The Brave Learner

The Brave Learner
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 322
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ISBN-10 : 9780525505006
ISBN-13 : 0525505008
Rating : 4/5 (06 Downloads)

Synopsis The Brave Learner by : Julie Bogart

Publishers Weekly bestseller · A joyful and accessible homeschool guide to making learning a part of everyday life Parents who are deeply invested in their children's education can be hard on themselves and their kids. When exhausted parents are living the day-to-day grind, it can seem impossible to muster enough energy to make learning fun or interesting. How do parents nurture a love of learning amid childhood chaos, parental self-doubt, the flu, and state academic standards? In this book, Julie Bogart distills decades of experience--homeschooling her five now grown children, developing curricula, and training homeschooling families around the world--to show parents how to make education an exciting, even enchanting, experience for their kids, whether they're in elementary or high school. Enchantment is about ease, not striving. Bogart shows parents how to make room for surprise, mystery, risk, and adventure in their family's routine, so they can create an environment that naturally moves learning forward. If a child wants to pick up a new hobby or explore a subject area that the parent knows little about, it's easy to simply say "no" to end the discussion and the parental discomfort, while dousing their child's curious spark. Bogart gently invites parents to model brave learning for their kids so they, too, can approach life with curiosity, joy, and the courage to take learning risks.

Preschool Math at Home: Simple Activities to Build the Best Possible Foundation for Your Child

Preschool Math at Home: Simple Activities to Build the Best Possible Foundation for Your Child
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Publisher : Peace Hill Press
Total Pages : 108
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781942968740
ISBN-13 : 1942968744
Rating : 4/5 (40 Downloads)

Synopsis Preschool Math at Home: Simple Activities to Build the Best Possible Foundation for Your Child by : Kate Snow

Giving your preschooler a great start in math doesn’t have to be complicated. Learn how to use fun but purposeful games and activities to give your young child the best possible foundation. Preschool Math at Home will guide you step-by-step as you introduce your preschooler to the world of numbers. Your child will develop a thorough understanding of the numbers up to ten, including: counting comparing and ordering numbers recognizing written numerals beginning addition and subtraction All of the activities are quick and playful, with lots of movement, manipulatives, and games. Each takes less than five minutes, with no special materials needed other than a few household items. Play each game several times for a full year of preschool math curriculum.

The Artful Year

The Artful Year
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Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Total Pages : 369
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780834840379
ISBN-13 : 0834840375
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis The Artful Year by : Jean Van't Hul

Celebrating the seasons provides a wonderful opportunity to embrace creativity together as a family. It’s also a fun way to decorate for, prepare for, and learn about the holidays we celebrate. In The Artful Year, you’ll find a year’s worth of art activities, crafts, recipes, and more to help make each season special. These artful explorations are more than just craft projects—they are ways for your family to create memories and mementos and develop creatively, all while exploring nature, new ideas, and traditions. The book includes: • Arts and crafts, using the materials, colors, and themes of the season • Ideas and decorations for celebrating the holidays together • Favorite seasonal recipes that are fun for children to help make (and eat!) • Suggested reading lists of children’s picture books about the seasons and holidays The 175+ activities in this book are perfect for children ages one to eight, and for creating traditions that appeal to all ages.