Home grown : adventures in parenting off the beaten path, unschooling, and reconnecting with the natural world
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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"
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The year of learning dangerously : adventures in homeschooling
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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.
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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.
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The ultimate guide to homeschooling : by Debra Bell
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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
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The well-trained mind : a guide to classical education at home
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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.
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The homeschooling book of lists
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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.
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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.
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The homeschooling option : how to decide when it's right for your family
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dumbing us down : the hidden curriculum of compulsory schooling
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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."
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Teach your own : the John Holt book of home schooling
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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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