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Homeschooling: Do It Afraid

Author : Silvia Escobar

Publisher : WestBow Press

Page : 132 pages

File Size : 44,42 MB

Release : 2017-11-15

Category : Education

ISBN : 1973604906

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The moment a mom decides to homeschool, fear inevitably follows. What if I choose the wrong curriculum? What about the gaps in education? How do I schedule everything? What about socialization? What will others think? These and other fears can make us feel uncertain about our decision and steal our peace. Silvia has been listening and talking to homeschool moms for over twenty years and has discovered that like her, they too have struggled with certain fears that have often paralyzed them and made them second guess themselves again and again. In this book, Silvia uncovers the nine top fears homeschool moms face and how to overcome them so that they can enjoy the journey and experience success.





The Brave Learner

Author : Julie Bogart

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 322 pages

File Size : 18,67 MB

Release : 2019-02-05

Category : Education

ISBN : 0525505008

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Publishers Weekly bestseller · A joyful and accessible homeschool guide to making learning a part of everyday life Parents who are deeply invested in their children's education can be hard on themselves and their kids. When exhausted parents are living the day-to-day grind, it can seem impossible to muster enough energy to make learning fun or interesting. How do parents nurture a love of learning amid childhood chaos, parental self-doubt, the flu, and state academic standards? In this book, Julie Bogart distills decades of experience--homeschooling her five now grown children, developing curricula, and training homeschooling families around the world--to show parents how to make education an exciting, even enchanting, experience for their kids, whether they're in elementary or high school. Enchantment is about ease, not striving. Bogart shows parents how to make room for surprise, mystery, risk, and adventure in their family's routine, so they can create an environment that naturally moves learning forward. If a child wants to pick up a new hobby or explore a subject area that the parent knows little about, it's easy to simply say "no" to end the discussion and the parental discomfort, while dousing their child's curious spark. Bogart gently invites parents to model brave learning for their kids so they, too, can approach life with curiosity, joy, and the courage to take learning risks.



Homeschool Bravely

Author : Jamie Erickson

Publisher : Moody Publishers

Page : 210 pages

File Size : 41,94 MB

Release : 2019-04-02

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0802497594

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Quiet the voices of "not good enough" and step courageously into guilt-free homeschooling Many homeschool parents have a long-term relationship with self-doubt. "Did I make the right decision?" "Could someone else do this better?" "Am I robbing my kids of something by not sending them to ‘regular school’?" What if there’s a better way? Not a 3-step technique or a shiny, new curriculum, but a change in perspective that transforms the way you plan, teach, and homeschool? Homeschool Bravely teaches you to see homeschooling as a calling, helps you overthrow the tyranny of impossible expectations, and guides you through the common bumps in the road, including how to: juggle school and parenting with toddlers at home teach a struggling learner plan with the end in mind accept your own limitations without feeling guilty stay the course even in the face of criticism Reclaim your hope, renew your purpose, and transform your homeschool. Because the truth is: God will use every part of your homeschool, even your fears, faults, and failures, to weave good plans for your kids.



Say Goodbye to Whining, Complaining, and Bad Attitudes... in You and Your Kids

Author : Scott Turansky

Publisher : Shaw Books

Page : 242 pages

File Size : 22,92 MB

Release : 2009-09-30

Category : Family & Relationships

ISBN : 0307568970

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Adding honor as a factor in raising kids …and parent-child relationships. Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller offer a thorough program for establishing honor as a basis of family life — not just children honoring parents, but parents respecting children and children honoring each other. Even if honor seems a long way off in your household, you will find practical suggestions here to bring that goal a little closer — suggestions for kids of all ages. Honor is the biblical value that will bring about good behavior. It’s more than just changing what kids do; it’s changing the deeper issues of the heart that triggered the behavior.



The Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas

Author : Linda Dobson

Publisher : Crown

Page : 360 pages

File Size : 34,64 MB

Release : 2009-03-25

Category : Education

ISBN : 0307560856

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Fun and Effective Home Learning Activities for Every Subject As a homeschooling parent, you're always looking for new and creative ways to teach your child the basics. Look no longer! Inside this innovative helper, you'll find kid-tested and parent-approved techniques for learning math, science, writing, history, manners, and more that you can easily adapt to your family's homeschooling needs. And even if you don't homeschool, you'll find this book a great teaching tool outside the classroom. You'll discover fun and educational activities for kids ages 3 to 12, including how to: ·Create maps based on favorite stories, such as Treasure Island or The Wizard of Oz ·Make letters out of French fries as an alphabet learning aid ·Explore architecture by building igloos, castles, and bridges with sugar cubes and icing ·Review spelling words by writing them on the sidewalk with chalk ·And many more! This comprehensive collection of tried-and-true—and generally inexpensive—ideas provides the best-of-the-best homeschooling activities that can be done anywhere, anytime, and by anyone.



Teaching from Rest

Author : Sarah Mackenzie

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 23,84 MB

Release : 2015-09-15

Category : Christian education

ISBN : 9781600512872

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In the book of Philippians we are told to be anxious over nothing, and yet we are anxious over everything. We worry that our students will be "behind," that they won't score well on the SAT, get into a good college, or read enough of the Great Books. Our souls are restless, anxiously wondering if something else out there might be just a little bit better -- if maybe there is another way or another curriculum that might prove to be superior to what we are doing now. God doesn't call us to this work and then turn away to tend to other, more important matters. He promises to stay with us. He assures us that if we rely on Him alone, then He will provide all that we need. What that means on a practical level is that we have to stop fretting over every little detail. We need to stop comparing. We've got to drop the self-inflated view that we are the be-all-end-all of whether the education we are offering our students is going to be as successful as we hope it is. After all, our job is not to be successful -- success itself is entirely beside the point. It's faithfulness that He wants.



Introverted Mom

Author : Jamie C. Martin

Publisher : Zondervan

Page : 234 pages

File Size : 42,31 MB

Release : 2019-05-07

Category : Family & Relationships

ISBN : 0310354986

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Your personality is a gift, not a liability. This book helps you uncover and embrace the hope, laughter, and joy of using your unique gifts to parent your children. Life as a mom is LOUD, but you long for quiet. When the volume of family life clashes with your personality, frustration, guilt, and overwhelm naturally result. In Introverted Mom, author Jamie C. Martin lifts these burdens from your shoulders, reminding you that your steady strength is exactly what your family needs in this chaotic world. Jamie shares vulnerable stories from her own life as well as thoughts from other introverted mothers, letting you know you're not alone. Her practical suggestions and creative inspiration are enhanced with quotes and insights from four beloved writers--Louisa May Alcott, Jane Austen, L. M. Montgomery, and Laura Ingalls Wilder. Together, Jamie and this band of fellow introverts share their wisdom on . . . Believing that you're enough Self-acceptance that leads to freedom Navigating heartache and disappointment Stretching out of your comfort zone Connecting with God as an introvert Cultivating calm wherever you are Defining for yourself what really matters Whether you've just realized you're an introvert, or if you've known it all along, this book is for you. It's time to honor who you are and savor life as an introverted mom. *Note: Written from a Christian perspective



Save Your Sanity While Homeschooling High School

Author : Ann Karako

Publisher :

Page : 140 pages

File Size : 13,40 MB

Release : 2019-07-15

Category :

ISBN : 9781080640751

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What readers are saying about Save Your Sanity: I started reading this with a mind full of questions and heart full of worries about homeschooling high school. It's rare to find a book that answers all of your questions on a topic, but Ann has done it with such warmth and candor! If you would like practical advice from a veteran homeschooler that will put your mind at ease and inspire you about the possibilities of homeschooling high school, this is for you! --Tina H. I've just finished this book, and I have a list of moms I'd like to recommend it to. Ann makes some of the biggest lessons of both parenting teens and homeschooling high school so easy to digest and tackle. A homerun. --Beth Z. With humor and great insight, Ann shares thoughts gathered over her many years of homeschooling, and I am so thankful. This book is a gift. As helpful as all the practical tips are regarding topics such as AP classes and dual enrollment, I found that some of the most important thoughts come near the end as Ann reminds us to SEE our children for who they are and encourages us to know them and love them well. --Jocelyn W. In this book, Ann shares from her experience homeschooling 20+ years to help homeschool moms manage their expectations about the high school years. She distills the journey down to make it manageable yet effective to accomplish everything your teen needs. There is a little bit of everything in this book; all of it will help you be successful as you homeschool your teen. Ann believes that EVERY mom can CONFIDENTLY, COMPETENTLY--and even CONTENTEDLY--provide the COMPLETE high school education that her teen needs. This book will help guide you along the way. Table of Contents: What You Don't Need to Do,/li> What You DO Need to Do What It Is Wise To Do Know Your WHY College Considerations Independent Learning Socialization for Teens Talking with Teens



Raising Critical Thinkers

Author : Julie Bogart

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 353 pages

File Size : 26,33 MB

Release : 2023-08-01

Category : Education

ISBN : 0593542711

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A guide for parents to help children of all ages process the onslaught of unfiltered information in the digital age. Education is not solely about acquiring information and skills across subject areas, but also about understanding how and why we believe what we do. At a time when online media has created a virtual firehose of information and opinions, parents and teachers worry how students will interpret what they read and see. Amid the noise, it has become increasingly important to examine different perspectives with both curiosity and discernment. But how do parents teach these skills to their children? Drawing on more than twenty years’ experience homeschooling and developing curricula, Julie Bogart offers practical tools to help children at every stage of development to grow in their ability to explore the world around them, examine how their loyalties and biases affect their beliefs, and generate fresh insight rather than simply recycling what they’ve been taught. Full of accessible stories and activities for children of all ages, Raising Critical Thinkers helps parents to nurture passionate learners with thoughtful minds and empathetic hearts.