For a comprehensive guide to home-based education, that does not promote any particular curriculum or religious view, this is one book parents should buy! Parents will appreciate practical advice on getting started, adjusting to new roles, designing curriculum that is both child-centered and fun, and planning for social and emotional growth. Parents will turn to
For a comprehensive guide to home-based education, that does not promote any particular curriculum or religious view, this is one book parents should buy!
Parents will appreciate practical advice on getting started, adjusting to new roles, designing curriculum that is both child-centered and fun, and planning for social and emotional growth. Parents will turn to their favorite chapters again and again.
Features interviews and tips from many homeschool parents as well as long lists of resources.
-Reasons to home-school
-How gifted children learn
-Positive changes for the family
-“Big Ideas” thematic approach
-Traditional and classical approaches
-Curriculum resources
-Record keeping
-College planning
-How to get started
-Interviews with parents
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Really useful, very specific, so glad I bought it We pulled our child from school mid-year because it was so clearly a poor fit, and much research (into gifted children and twice exceptional children in particular) led me to believe our school choice was a very bad one for our child. I’m usually a research nut, but I plunged into homeschooling with just a few weeks’ preparation time. I decided to wing it, and that worked out very well, actually, for the stretch between spring break and summer vacation.This book was one of MANY that…
Helpful guide When considering the need for homeschooling, there are many books to read, some more helpful than others. This was recommended to us by several sources and has proven to be a favorite. We used it to gain a better understanding of the different types of homeschooling and continue to use it as a reference. Well written!
Great Book! I borrowed “Creative Home Schooling…” from our local library in search for information about homeschooling, I have since read a few other books, but this is by far the best one I have found. it truly answered most of the questions I had about homeschooling, from why should I homeschool to which curriculum is best for my children. It explains in detail concepts such as giftedness; social,intellectual and emotional needs when homeschooling; learning styles; how to get started in…