As I mentioned in the introduction, new homeschooling parents should learn as much about homeschooling as possible by reading many different sources. Here continues my Homeschool Glossary of books parents should read.
The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling (3rd Edition) by Debra Bell (Paperback – April 5, 2005)
This book is written from a Conservative Christian viewpoint, which has bothered some readers. Still, it is an awesome guide for new homeschoolers. Even those who hate the viewpoint of the book love the information it supplies.
The Unprocessed Child: Living Without School by Valerie Fitzenreiter (Paperback – Jul 2003)
This book is a true story about a girl who was raised without curriculum and left to learn according to her own whim. The child scored in the top 10% in her state on her college entry exam, and finished college graduating summa cum laude in three and a half years. If you have decided to un-school and want to know more about it, then you need to read this book.
The Way They Learn by Cynthia Ulrich Tobias (Paperback – April 1, 1998)
One of the first things a parent should learn when they begin homeschooling is their child’s learning style. This book will help you discover your child’s learning style as well as your own. This way you will better know the best approaches to teaching your child.
The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home, Revised and Updated Edition by Susan Wise Bauer and Jessie Wise (Hardcover – April 2004)
I included this book in my homeschool curriculum glossary, and while it is a curriculum guide, it is also a book that all parents should read. The reason is that is the unofficial bible for classical homeschooling. If you only want to read one book on classical homeschooling, than this is the one you need to read.
What Your (Kindergartener – 6th) grader Needs to Know: Preparing Your Child for a Lifetime of Learning (Core Knowledge Series) by E.D. Jr Hirsch (Paperback – Aug 11, 1997)
I mentioned before that this is my absolute favorite book series. My only complaint is that it stops with sixth grade and we are therefore outgrowing the series this year.
Anyone who is the least bit nervous about whether they can keep their children up to the level with other kids of the same age and grade across the country should buy these books.
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