I have often said that when I decided to homeschool that I read at least 30 books in preparation. My husband says that it is because I hyper-focus on anything that I am interested in. (Do not know if that is good or bad.) I say because homeschooling is a very important endeavor, that I did not want to mess up. Whenever someone else comes to me on advice about homeschooling, I tell them that they need to form their own opinions about homeschooling and not to take mine verbatim. There is just too much information out there and too many ways to interpret it.
In this homeschool glossary of books parents should read, I will give you some recommendations to help you prepare for and forge your way into homeschooling.
This glossary will be in alphabetical order. This introduction will start with titles beginning with numbers.
100 Top Picks For Homeschool Curriculum: Choosing The Right Curriculum And Approach For Your Child’s Learning Style by Cathy Duffy (Paperback – Jan 2005)
Like the homeschool curriculum glossary, this book makes you aware of all of the homeschooling curriculum that exists for you and your children. In addition, it gives an up-to-date summary of what the author (A respected person in the homeschool community) feels are the top 100 curriculums available. Be sure to get the most updated volume of this book.
365 Days of Celebration and Praise: Daily Devotions and Activities for Homeschooling Families by Julie Lavender (Paperback – Aug 12, 2003)
This is a devotional book for Christian Homeschoolers. It supplies a devotional activity for each day of the week, and provides a good way to start each homeschooling day. These devotionals are meant to promote communication, and growth, both educational and spiritual. What many new homeschoolers need to understand is that homeschooling is not strictly for educating the child, but reaching the child’s heart and strengthening the child’s spirit. I recommend you go ahead and purchase this book for your homeschool library.
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