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Books to Read When Considering Homeschooling
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Mary Pride's Complete Guide to Getting Started in HomeschoolingMary Pride's Complete Guide to Getting Started in Homeschooling by Mary Pride
Buy used from: $14.43
I've read and re-read this book. The pages are dog-eared and stained, many sentences are highlighted or underlined!
Easy Homeschooling Techniques (General Edition): The Real How-To GuideEasy Homeschooling Techniques (General Edition): The Real How-To Guide by Lorraine Curry
Buy new: $14.81 / Used from: $17.25
Found this one at the library and took extensive notes. Expensive curriculum is not necessary for a quality education. Feast upon this short, informative read.
A Charlotte Mason EducationA Charlotte Mason Education by Catherine Levison
Buy new: $8.79 / Used from: $4.39
A good introduction to the Charlotte Mason method of education. Great information presented in a friendly, easy-to-read method.
More Charlotte Mason EducationMore Charlotte Mason Education by Catherine Levison
Buy new: $11.16 / Used from: $1.80
Gives practical examples of the Charlotte Mason method in the home school.
Homeschooling with a Meek & Quiet SpiritHomeschooling with a Meek & Quiet Spirit by Teri Maxwell
Buy used from: $8.29
This is a wonderful, encouraging book of scripture, mixed with experience, from a respected voice in the homeschooling movement. Highly recommended.
The Three R'sThe Three R's by Ruth Beechick
Buy new: $9.60 / Used from: $6.39
Whether you homeschool or not, this book will be a great help. Again, no fancy materials are needed to educate your children.
You Can Teach Your Child Successfully: Grades 4-8You Can Teach Your Child Successfully: Grades 4-8 by Ruth Beechick
Buy new: $11.20 / Used from: $0.15
See review for "The Three R's"
Women Leaving the WorkplaceWomen Leaving the Workplace by Larry Burkett
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How will we make it on one income? This book can help. I read this prior to our decision for me to leave active duty service in the US Navy (after 11 years - only 9 until retirement!) and stay home full-time with our children to homeschool.
Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory SchoolingDumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling by John Taylor Gatto
Buy new: $9.20 / Used from: $3.20
Great. So many reasons to teach your own... at home.
The Underground History of American EducationThe Underground History of American Education by John Taylor Gatto
See review for Gatto's other book. Same applies.