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Home grown : adventures in parenting off the beaten path, unschooling, and reconnecting with the natural world
by Ben Hewitt

"When Ben Hewitt and his wife bought a sprawling acreage of field and forest in northern Vermont, the landscape easily allowed them to envision the self-sustaining family farm they were eager to start. But over the years, the land became so much more than a building site; it became the birthplace of their two sons, the main source of family income and food, and ultimately, both classroom and home for their children. Having opted out of formal education, Hewitt's sons learn through self-directed play, exploration, and experimentation on their farm, in the woods, and (reluctantly) indoors. This approach has allowed the boys to develop confidence, resourcefulness, and creativity. They learn, they play, they read, they test boundaries, they challenge themselves, they fail, they recover. And these freedoms allow their innate personalities to flourish, further fueling growth and exploration. Living in tune with the natural world teaches us to reclaim our passion, curiosity, and connectivity. Hewitt shows us how small, mindful decisions about day-to-day life can lead to greater awareness of the world in your backyard and beyond. We are inspired to ask: What is the true meaning of "home" when the place a family lives is school, school system, and curriculum? When the parent is also the teacher, how do parenting decisions affect a child's learning? (And exactly how much trouble can a couple of curious boys gallivanting in the wild woods all day get into?) Home Grown reminds us that learning at any age is a lifelong process, and the best "education" is never confined to a classroom. These essays on nature, parenting, and education show us that big change can come from making small changes in how you live on the land, while building a life you love"
The homegrown preschooler : teaching your kids in the places they live
by Kathy H. Lee

Details how to transform a home into a rich learning environment for preschoolers, providing organizational tips, recipes, and activities
The year of learning dangerously : adventures in homeschooling
by Quinn Cummings

Citing a rising number of homeschooled children in America, a blogger and Oscar-nominated child actor recounts her misadventures in first-time homeschooling, an endeavor marked by her own math aversion, experiments with current trends and a chaperone venture at a home-school prom. 25,000 first printing.
Legendary Learning : The Famous Homeschoolers' Guide to Self-directed Excellence
by Jamie Mcmillin

Transform ordinary ho-hum homeschooling into legendary success with the same techniques used by Thomas Edison, Teddy Roosevelt, Agatha Christie, Louis Armstrong, and other famous homeschoolers. Parents will be inspired to break free of conventions, unleash their child's unique creative genius, cultivate determination, and create an authentic atmosphere of learning.
Your child's writing life : how to inspire confidence, creativity, and skill at every age
by Pam Allyn

An educator and literacy expert offers parents “The Five Keys” to helping their children develop a love of writing by inspiring and empowering them to be creative and put their thoughts down on paper.
How to tutor your own child : boost grades and inspire a lifelong love of learning, without paying for a professional tutor
by Marina Koestler Ruben

A professional tutor from the school attended by the Obama daughters who has been featured on NPR's Talk of the Nation outlines strategies for creating an after-school learning environment at home that addresses the needs of any subject and utilizes homework sessions and daily family interactions. Original.
The ultimate guide to homeschooling : by Debra Bell
by Debra Bell

Provides information and advice for Christian parents on deciding to teach at home, curricula, planning and organizing studies, suggestions for each subject, continuing on to the secondary level, measuring progress, and related issues
The well-trained mind : a guide to classical education at home
by Susan Wise Bauer

A new edition of a forefront home-schooling reference shares step-by-step recommendations for providing a child with an academically rigorous, comprehensive education from preschool through high school, in a guide that incorporates updated resource listings, contact information, and Internet links. 20,000 first printing.
The homeschooling book of lists
by Michael Leppert

A treasury of valuable information, resources, and ideas for parents seeking to educate their children at home furnishes an array of teaching materials, curriculum ideas, teaching methods and models, lesson plans, tests and transcripts, online enrichment tools, sources and suppliers, and a state-by-state listing of legal requirements. Original.
Deschooling Gently : A Step by Step Guide to Fearless Homeschooling
by Tammy Takahashi
 
Deschooling Gently will help you whether you are new to homeschooling, or if you are experienced, but are in need of new approaches. Discover the best way to educate your children at home, not through rote process, but by learning how to find the answer within yourself. This plan will provide confidence to trust your own educational decisions, a clear understanding of your children's needs and how to meet them, the ability to make calm and wise decisions about your children's education, a solid footing for starting the homeschool journey, and most importantly - concrete ideas on what to do now to make your transition to homeschooling smooth and painless.
The homeschooling option : how to decide when it's right for your family
by Lisa Rivero

In a candid, objective study of homeschooling, the author of Creative Home Schooling assists parents in determining when or if homeschooling should be an alternative to public schools, examining the ways in which it can help youngsters with special learning needs and addressing important questions about curriculum, socialization, resources, and more. Original. 20,000 first printing.
The unschooling unmanual
by Jan Hunt
 
The Unschooling Unmanual features 11 essays by 8 writers: Nanda Van Gestel, Jan Hunt, Daniel Quinn, Rue Kream, Kim Houssenloge, Earl Stevens, and Mary Van Doren. Through engaging personal stories, examples, and essays, the writers offer inspiration and encouragement for seasoned and prospective unschoolers alike.
Homeschooling methods : seasoned advice on learning styles
by Paul Suarez
 
For new and veteran homeschool families alike, this extensive new release from the editors of The Old Schoolhouse TM Magazine serves as "a homeschool convention in a book." It details today's most viable education models, helping parents formulate an educational game plan and choose teaching methodologies. There are more than twenty contributors including Christine Field, Jessica Hulcy, Dr. Raymond Moore, and Dr. Ruth Beechick.
Dumbing us down : the hidden curriculum of compulsory schooling
by John Taylor Gatto

"John Taylor Gatto's radical treatise on public education, a New Society Publishers bestseller for 25 years, continues to advocate for the unshackling of children and learning from formal schooling. Now, in an ever-more-rapidly changing world with an explosion of alternative routes to learning, it's poised to continue to shake the world of institutional education for many more years."
Honey for a child's heart : the imaginative use of books in family life
by Gladys M. Hunt

Discusses the role of books in a child's development, providing parents and educators with a guide to outstanding works of prose and poetry
Instead of education : ways to help people do things better
by John Caldwell Holt
 
Holt's most direct and radical challenge to the educational status quo and a clarion call to parents to save their children from schools of all kinds.
The ultimate book of homeschooling ideas : 500+ fun and creative learning activities for kids ages 3-12
by Linda Dobson

Lists top suggested educational activities for children ages five to twelve that provide for a range of subjects from math and science to art and history, offering advice on how to customize activities for homeschooled children for improved creativity and thinking skills. Original.
Guerrilla learning : how to give your kids a real education with or without school
by Grace Llewellyn

Discusses how parents can create a home environment that encourages children to learn and explains what is right and wrong with traditional education
The teenage liberation handbook : how to quit school and get a real life and education
by Grace Llewellyn

Explores how teenagers can leave school and design a personalized education program for themselves
Home schooling on a shoestring : a jam-packed guide
by Melissa L. Morgan

Discusses ideas for making money while at home, sources for inexpensive curriculum, suggestions for low-cost field trips, and ways to acquire free or inexpensive computers
The homeschooling handbook : from preschool to high school, a parent's guide
by Mary Griffith

Discusses the advantages and requirements of homeschooling, including laws and regulations, teaching methods, learning styles, educational possibilities, and available resources
Help for the harried homeschooler : a practical guide to balancing your child's education with the rest of your life
by Christine M. Field

A homeschooler offers firsthand advice to parents who are juggling the multiple challenges of meeting their children's educational needs, fulfilling their roles as spouse and parent, and acknowleding their own individual goals.Original.
Teach your own : the John Holt book of home schooling
by John Caldwell Holt

Examines the advantages and disadvantages of home education, offering advice on legal strategy, dealing with school authorities, home learning, and putting children back in school at a later time

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