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Here are some good books to read if you’re thinking of homeschooling. Or if you already are, they’ll re-invigorate and remind you why you are homeschooling.
1. Reed Benson’s dissertation Development of a Home School (1981)–this is what convinced my parents to homeschool
2. Ultimate Guide to Homsechooling by Debra Bell – LOVE this book
- Is homeschooling for you?
- How to choose a curriculum – determining your child’s learning style
- Organizing & planning
- Preventing burn-out
3. Homeschooling for Excellence by David & Micki Colfax
- A homeschooling friend gave me a copy of this book–it was very good. It’s written by parents who taught their four children at home.
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Here is the curriculum we’ve used thus far and what we liked or disliked about them:
1. What Your Kindergartner (1st Grader, etc.) Needs to Know by E.D. Hirsch
- Covers the basics a child should know in: Language & Literature, History & Geography, Visual Arts, Music, Math, and Science.
- This book gives direction, then you can be creative planning your own schedule/curriculum
- Used fun math & language workbooks [McGraw Hill books] in conjunction with this book.
2. A Beka Book
- This is a Christian-based curriculum.
- Liked how the Science books focused on God’s Creations.
- Work books are expensive considering a child will write in them once.
3. K12 – this is the curriculum we are currently using and love it!
- This curriculum is funded by some states
- A certified teacher is above you to help you
- Schedule & lesson plans all laid out (which is great for little time/lots of other kids to tend to–but has cut down on my creativity)
- You can still be part of a group and participate in field trips with other children–nice for the kids to mingle with other homeschoolers
- Plan on 4-8 weeks to get the hang of this program when first starting–it’s a lot to take in–but it’s kind of like Christmas getting all those boxes!
4. Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons by Siegfried Engelmann
- This reading program works! I’ve used this for Natalie & Bobby and they both did wonderfully.
5. The Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas by Linda Dobson
- 500+ fun and creative learning activities
- This book has a lot! If I’m ever having a problem teaching a concept this will usually have an idea to teach it in a creative way.
6. The Ultimate Book of Kid Concoctions by John E. Thomas & Danita Pagel
- If your kid loves to do projects–this is a fun book with simple instructions and very few ingredients needed. (But beware–just like any project–expect a mess)
7. My First Encyclopedia (& other fact books with great pictures)
- There’s many types of these books–our kids love them. They’re great to have lying around the house for the kids to pick up.
I’m so excited about this and am glad that you have gone world wide with your thoughts. I’ve got on Amazon and ordered a few of these books and have shared them with some friends already–but no pressure guys:). Thanks for doing this and I’m looking forward to the daily/weekly schedule!
Love, Nicki
Comment by Nicki — January 12, 2008 @ 11:05 pm
Okay, I’ve ordered some of these books and just waiting for them. I’m totally intimidated when I try to think up a schedule that will tailor to both Soph’s and Caleb’s needs while still paying a little bit of attention to Elsie. This info is so helpful and I can’t wait for your daily/weekly schedule!
Love, Nicki
Comment by Nicki — January 15, 2008 @ 3:49 am
UH, I just saw that my other post included the same information. I sound a little impatient–but I’m not. I’ve got homeschool on the brain and I’m so excited for it. Soph stayed home today from school and we did a few things but not to much because she was sick. . . Just wanted to give it a try:)
Comment by Nicki — January 15, 2008 @ 3:51 am
Hey have you ever checked out this site: http://www.bookofmormondiscovery.com ? I think we’re going to buy one of the selections and give it a go. So people in a homeschool group over here have loved it. Check it out. If you already have or know anyone who has what are the reviews you’ve heard?
Comment by Karen — January 16, 2008 @ 7:08 pm
Thanks Karen for the link. I just glanced at it so far–is it a full curriculum? or just for gospel study?
When Natalie is old enough (I believe it’s 7th or 8th grade) I want to get the Liahona curriculum. It’s a school in Utah that teaches all subjects with incorporating gospel teachings. It’s suppose to be wonderful!
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