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.
Homeschooling Our Children Unschooling Ourselves by Alison McKee (Paperback – Jan 1, 2002)
In order to homeschool children, parents must first remove themselves from the school mentality. This book is a personal account of how one family unschooled themselves in order to homeschool their children. Written for and by unschoolers this book is meant to inspire you to let go a little when educating your child. It might even convince you to unschool.
Homeschooling The Challenging Child: A Practical Guide by Christine M. Fields (Paperback – Feb 2005)
While the book gives practical advice for homeschooling a challenging child, the advice is also written from a conservative Christian viewpoint. Still, readers have found it to be incredibly inspirational as well as helpful to parents who deal with children with behavioral problems and numerous disorders.
Homeschooling the Child with ADD (or Other Special Needs): Your Complete Guide to Successfully Homeschooling the Child with Learning Differences by Lenore Colacion Hayes and Lenore C.Hayes (Paperback – Mar 26, 2002)
The first thing you will notice is that the title says learning differences instead of learning disabilities. This book will not only help you determine whether or not your child has a learning difficulty, but it will also help you turn any problems into assets.
Homeschooling the Child With Asperger Syndrome: Real Help for Parents Anywhere and on Any Budget by Lise Pyles (Paperback – April 2004)
If you are planning to homeschool a child with Asperger Syndrome, then this book is for you. This book will give encouragement, advice, and detailed instructions that will help you be successful on any budget.
Homeschooling: A Patchwork of Days: Share a Day With 30 Homeschooling Families by Nancy Lande
No two homeschooling families are alike. This book solidifies that fact. Each of the 30 chapters shows a day in the life of a “typical” or not so typical homeschooling family. If you really want to know what homeschoolers do all day (whether or not you plan to homeschool), this is the book for you.
Homeschooling: Take A Deep Breath – You Can Do This! by Terrie Lynn Bittner (Paperback – Jan 15, 2008)
Many families do not homeschool out of fear that they are not capable of doing a good job. While the title of this book my sound like a much-needed pep talk, it is instead, a fact filled book that will help you get past your fears of homeschooling and make you feel prepared to handle the task.
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