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Homeschooling Resources

Resources for Homeschooling:

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 Suggested Reading List for Home Educators:

 An Acorn in My Hand, by Ethel Bouldin

And the Skylark Sings with Me by David Albert (New Society Publishers, 1999) - Adventures in homeschooling and community-based education, outlining how the author's daughters were educated through active participation in real-life resources such as astronomy, botany, opera, ballet, music, ecology, and much more.  An inspiring account of the various ways in which one family happily embraces learning.

Better Late Than Early, Home School Burnout, Home Style Teaching, Home Grown Kids, Home Spun Schools, The Unit Study Method of Studying, by Raymond and Dorothy Moore

Better Than School, Child's Work, by Nancy Wallace

Beyond Survival:  A Guide to Abundant-Life Homeschooling, by Diana Waring

Dumbing Us Down:  The Invisible Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling, by John Taylor Gatto

Family Matters:  Why Homeschooling Makes Sense, by David Guterson

For the Children's Sake, by Susan S, Macauley

Going Home to School, by Llewellyn B. Davis

Home School Manual:  For Parents Who Teach Their Own Children, by Theodore Wade, Jr.

The Home School Source Book by Jean and Donn Reed (Brook Farm Books, 2000) - Third edition, revised.  An outstanding resource book brimming with extensive product reviews and insightful commentary.  A classic homeschooling resource, described by The Millenium Whole Earth Catalog, as "A Whole Earth Catalog for Homeschoolers!"

Home Schooling Children With Special Needs, by Sharon C. Hensley

Homeschoolers' Success Stories by Linda Dobson (Prima Publishing, 2000) - Subtitled "How Homeschooling Shaped the Lives of 25 Adults and Teens," this new book by HEM's News Watch Editor unveils the homeschooling experience in real life story form.  A fresh approach to how and why homeschooling works, told in the words of those who have been homeschooled.  

The Homeschooling Book of Answers by Linda Dobson (Prima Publishing, 1998) - Thirty-nine highly regarded homeschoolers answer 88 of the most important questions every parent has about homeschooling.  A wealth of personal experience and wisdom, compiled and edited by one of homeschoolings best-known writers and speakers.  Highly recommended!

Homeschooling For Excellence, by David and Micki Colfax

The Homeschooling Handbook by Mary Griffith (Prima Publishing, 1999) - A guide to the decision-making process, full of practical tips and valuable insights from experienced homeschooling parents.  Includes an overview of regulatory issues, summaries of leading theories on teaching, special assistance for learning disabilities and physical handicaps, and many resources in the community and in the homeschooling network.

How To Home School:  A Practical Approach, by Gayle Graham

How To Tutor, by Samuel Blumenfeld

I Learn Better By Teaching Myself, by Agnes Leistilo

Learning All the Time, Teach Your Own Children, by John Holt

Schoolproof, by Mary Pride

Survivor's Guide To Home Schooling, by L. Shackleford and S. White

Taking Charge Through Homeschooling, by Larry and Susan Kaseman (Koshkonong Press, 1990) - A comprehensive guidebook examining the social and political implications of homeschooling and the potential effect on families; recommended for anyone interested in the dynamics and the politics of homeschooling.  Solid, practical advice.

The Christian Home School, by Gregg Harris

The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling, by Debra Bell

The Way They Learn, by Cynthia Ulrich Tobias

Welcome Home! (A Simple Guide to Homeschooling), by Cathy Canen (To order: 1-706-384-5533)

You Can Teach Your Child Successfully, Easy Start in Arithmetic, Home Start in Reading, Strong Start in Language, Teaching Pre-schoolers, Teaching Kindergartners, The Language Wars and Other Writings for Homeschoolers, by Ruth Beechick  

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Magazines

 

Growing Without Schooling, 1-617-864-3100, $25/year, (six, bi-monthly issues)

Home Education Magazine, PO Box 1083, Tonasket, WA  98855-1083; 1-800-236-3278; email: HEM@home-ed-magazine.com  website:   www.home-ed-magazine.com - The most widely-read and well-respected magazine for homeschoolers, published by a homeschooling family since 1994, offering not only an acclaimed magazine but an outstanding website offering many free services.   

Home School Computing, 1-800-464-7797, $20/year (six, bi-monthly issues)

Home School Digest, PO Box 125, Sawyer, MI  59125; 1-616-426-8121, (four, quarterly issues); website:  www.homeschooldigest.com

Homeschooling Today, PO Box 1425, Melrose, FL  32666; 1-800-929-4979 or 1-970-493-2716 or 1-352-475-3088, $20/year (six, bi-monthly issues); email:  HSTodayMag@aol.com  website:  www.homeschooltoday.com

NATHHAN (for parents of special needs children), 5383 Alpine Rd. S.E., Olalla, WA  98359; 1-206-857-4257 or Fax 1-206-857-7764; email:  NATHANEWS@aol.com

Practical Homeschooling, Home Life, PO Box 1250, Fenton, MO  63026; 1-800-346-6322 or Fax 1-314-343-7203, $15/year (four, quarterly issues); email:  PRACTIC@aol.com or website:  www.home-school.com

Salt Magazine, http://www.saltmagazine.com/

The Teaching Home, PO Box 20219, Portland, OR  97220;1-503-253-7345 or 1-503-253-9633, $15/year (six, bi-monthly issues);  email:  tth@teachinghome.com or website:  www.theteachinghome.com

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Newsletters:

 

 Home School Helper from BJU Press; email:  hshelper@bjup.com

Homeschooling Helper - FREE monthly e-newsletter; get lessons, resources, and practical tips.  Just include your email address and we'll add you to our list.  PO Box 1608, Ft. Collins, CO  80522-1608; 1-970-493-2716; www.homeschooltoday.com/mlg1

 

 High School:

Big Book of Home Learning, Volume III, by Mary Pride

Homeschooling the High Schooler, by Diane McCalister and Candice Oneshak

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Special Needs:

Home Schooling Children with Special Needs, by Sharon C. Hensley

Christian Home Educators' Curriculum Manual (elementary level), by Cathy Duffy

Learning In Spite of Labels and Choosing & Using Curriculum for Your Special Child, by Joyce Hertzog

Special Education:  A Biblical Approach and Strategies for Struggling Learners, by Joe and Connie Sutton  

 

Assessment Tests:

(Call for current guidelines and prices.)

BAYSIDE SCHOOL SERVICES; 1-800-723-3057 Parent-Teacher Administered [CAT/5 and TCS/2]

BOB JONES UNIVERSITY; 1-800-345-5731 or 242-5100 (Greenville, SC area) [Iowa, Stanford, & MAT]

HEWITT EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES; 1-800-348-1750 Parent-Teacher Administered [PASS, grades 3 thru 8]

BRIGANCE SYSTEM; 1-800-225-0248 Parent-Teacher Administered [Grades Pre-K thru 9] 

Reviews:

Homeschool Reviews and News
a ministry of
Homeschooling From the Heart

They're here...TWO New Products from Homeschooling From the Heart

Character Building Copywork: America's Story
The second book in my Character Building Copywork series, is here! Like the first book, America's Story features both manuscript and cursive models for each passage. There are 180 days of quotes to inspire young minds. This book chronicles America’s rich history from its beginnings to present-day with quotes designed to give students a glimpse into the character of the men and women who shaped our country. It is available three-hole punched ready to be placed in a binder or as an ebook for instant download. For more information visit: www.homeschoolingfromtheheart.com/history.html

The Pages of Time - Timeline Notebook Pages and Literature List
After being asked by moms over and over again if they could buy timeline notebook pages like I use with my boys, I decided to create a special timeline book! The Pages of Time is a set of dated notebook pages for creating your own book of history! Dates range from 5000BC to 2020AD. All you need to build your timeline is a 1 - 1.5" binder and page protectors. One of the benefits of using Timeline Notebook pages is the ability to add more pages, maps, drawings, reports and more. Each child should have their own timeline notebook and each "book of history" they create can be uniquely their own! In addition to the dated timeline pages, The Pages of Time also provides a chronological, suggested reading, literature list. While not exhaustive, I hope it will encourage you to enhance your history studies with literature! For more info visit: www.homeschoolingfromtheheart.com/timelines.html

More new products!

Jonathan Park Volume 5 is here! I think this is our favorite of them all :-) The adventures are great and this volume focuses on direct "debates" between the Creation Response Team and the Explorer's Society while filming a fictious TV show. www.homeschoolingfromtheheart.com/jpark.html

Time Traveler's History Units by Amy Pak! Immerse your family in history with easy to follow lessons and lots of hands-on activities. Everything is on CD for easy access and printing. Amy is the creator of History Through the Ages Timeline figures and everything she creates is top notch! www.homeschoolingfromtheheart.com/timetravel.html

 And the Winner Is...Book Giveaway

The winner of the book "Homeschooling at the Speed of Life" is ! You can my read a complete review of this excellent resource in this issue.

In the next issue I will be reviewing "To Have and To Hold: A Tale of Providence and Perseverance in Colonial Jamestown" from Vision Forum and one lucky subscriber will win a free copy of this classic text that has been given new life by Joshua and Sarah Wean.

Reviews

 Jump In! A Workbook for Reluctant and Eager Writers - I don't usually gush like this, but this is a fanatastic writing program for middle school and up!

Go Figure - an easy, fun game for reinforcing addition and subtraction facts.

Say What You Mean, Defending the Faith - help your high schooler be able to give a reason for the hope that is within them!

The Dangerous Book for Boys - the title says it all :-)

Let's Get Ready for Kindergarten and First Grade - a neat series helping parents cover the basic skills for young children.

Homeschooling at the Speed of Life - author Marilyn Rockett shares practical tips and, more importantly, words of hope!

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Articles:

Note: These articles are located in the CHELC Market Message Boards. As a guest, you will be able to access the articles, but, for the protection of the CHELC Members,  there are many items in the Market that will not be available to you unless you are a member of CHELC.

The Blessing of Living on One Income

What Motivates You to Homeschool??

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