So You're Thinking About Homeschooling: Second Edition
Author: Whelchel, Lisa
ISBN: 9781590525111
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 09 Mar 2005
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback / softback
b>Discover the Diversity of Homeschooling/b> br>br>Confused and intimidated by the complexities of homeschooling, many parents assume it could never work for them. Now an updated edition of i>So You're Thinking About Home Schooling/i> by Lisa Whelchel-herself a homeschooling mother of three-introduces to readers fifteen composite portraits of homeschooling families who show how every family can successfully face the unique challenges of its situation. The story-based approach deals with common questions of time management, teaching weaknesses, and outside responsibilities, as well as children's age variations, social and sports involvement, learning disabilities, and boredom. Seeing a wide variety of homeschooling families in action gives parents the information and confidence they need to make their own decisions about home-based education. Includes a new chapter from Lisa and an all-new resource guide with recommendations from real-life homeschooling families! br>br>br>br>b>"I'm Thinking About Homeschooling" /b>br>br>You're also probably thinking, i>But can I really teach my children? Where do I start? What if I need to work outside the home? Must I have twelve children, raise goats, and bake my own bread? And what about socialization? /i>br>br>I could tell you the answers to these questions, but I would rather show you. Beginning with my own, I want to introduce you to fifteen families in fifteen unique situations who have all chosen to homeschool for different reasons, using a variety of learning methods. So... let's rap lightly on the homeschool door and peek inside before we decide if we are ready to move in! br>br>br>b>Story Behind the Bookbr>br>/b>"My hope is that by the end of the book, and a stroll through the neighborhood, you will feel more confident as you identify a family situation and teaching method that resonates with your personality and philosophy of education. From there, you can simply look to the end of each chapter to find a sample schedule for the homsechool day and list of curriculum suggestions for that particular teaching method."br>br>b>-Lisa /b>br>br>__________________________________________________________________________________________________br>br>br>"Deciding if homeschooling is right for your family just got easier with this warm, entertaining, information-packed portrayal of its flexibility, diversity, triumphs, and challenges. i>Grab a cup of tea and enjoy!" /i>br>br>-Linda Dobson, author of i>The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child/i>
ISBN: 9781590525111
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 09 Mar 2005
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback / softback
b>Discover the Diversity of Homeschooling/b> br>br>Confused and intimidated by the complexities of homeschooling, many parents assume it could never work for them. Now an updated edition of i>So You're Thinking About Home Schooling/i> by Lisa Whelchel-herself a homeschooling mother of three-introduces to readers fifteen composite portraits of homeschooling families who show how every family can successfully face the unique challenges of its situation. The story-based approach deals with common questions of time management, teaching weaknesses, and outside responsibilities, as well as children's age variations, social and sports involvement, learning disabilities, and boredom. Seeing a wide variety of homeschooling families in action gives parents the information and confidence they need to make their own decisions about home-based education. Includes a new chapter from Lisa and an all-new resource guide with recommendations from real-life homeschooling families! br>br>br>br>b>"I'm Thinking About Homeschooling" /b>br>br>You're also probably thinking, i>But can I really teach my children? Where do I start? What if I need to work outside the home? Must I have twelve children, raise goats, and bake my own bread? And what about socialization? /i>br>br>I could tell you the answers to these questions, but I would rather show you. Beginning with my own, I want to introduce you to fifteen families in fifteen unique situations who have all chosen to homeschool for different reasons, using a variety of learning methods. So... let's rap lightly on the homeschool door and peek inside before we decide if we are ready to move in! br>br>br>b>Story Behind the Bookbr>br>/b>"My hope is that by the end of the book, and a stroll through the neighborhood, you will feel more confident as you identify a family situation and teaching method that resonates with your personality and philosophy of education. From there, you can simply look to the end of each chapter to find a sample schedule for the homsechool day and list of curriculum suggestions for that particular teaching method."br>br>b>-Lisa /b>br>br>__________________________________________________________________________________________________br>br>br>"Deciding if homeschooling is right for your family just got easier with this warm, entertaining, information-packed portrayal of its flexibility, diversity, triumphs, and challenges. i>Grab a cup of tea and enjoy!" /i>br>br>-Linda Dobson, author of i>The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child/i>
