The everything homeschooling book : all you need to create the best curriculum and learning environment for your child

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Author:

Linsenbach, Sherri.

ISBN:

9781605501352

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publication Information:

Avon, Mass. : Adams Media Corp., c2010.

Physical Description:

xii, 289 p. ; 24 cm.

Series:

Everything series.

Contents:

Homeschool expectations -- Learning styles and teaching -- Getting started homeschooling -- Types of homeschooling -- Answering the socialization question -- Understanding unschooling and unit studies -- Fun learning activities -- Frugal homeschooling hints -- Choosing a curriculum -- Homeschooling schedules -- Homeschooling one or several -- Typical homeschool days -- Record keeping -- Organizing your homeschool -- Homeschooling and the single parent -- Homeschooling and the two-career family -- Homeschooling in the early years -- Homeschooling in the elementary years -- Homeschooling in the middle years -- Homeschooling in the teen years -- Homeschooling special-needs children -- Veteran homeschoolers and burnout -- College and beyond.

Subject Term:

Home schooling.

Home schooling -- Curricula.

Home schooling -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Education -- Parent participation -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Children with disabilities -- Education -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Home schooling -- Social aspects.

Summary:

Whether you're just starting out or have homeschooled for years, this book will give you tips and techniques to energize and enrich your child's education.

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Many parents consider home schooling their children, but are too intimidated to try it. In this indispensable guide, author and homeschooler Sherri Linsenbach provides parents with the encouragement, inspiration, and ideas they need to explore this option for their family. It's packed full of ideas to make the experience easy, affordable, and most of all, fun. Even veteran homeschoolers will find new ideas and techniques that help keep home education interesting and exciting. This edition includes completely new material on: * Updated curriculum resources, strategies, and methods * Fresh educational activities for grades k-12 * Information on specific learning styles and special needs * Ideas for tackling social issues and social skills in today's world * Typical homeschool days, schedules, and activities The author, a homeschool veteran of more than eighteen years, presents real-life examples and inspiring success stories from families across the country. This all new edition of an Everything bestseller is the only reference parents need to ensure their children's success - at any age! AUTHOR: Sherri Linsenbach is an education writer, lesson plan creator, owner and manager of EverythingHomeschooling.com, and a homeschool parent. *

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Author Notes

Sherri Linsenbach (Morgantown, IN) is an education writer, lesson plan creator, owner, manager of EverythingHomeschooling.com, and a homeschool parent. The site is a highly popular resource for homeschool parents and teachers, and features a newsletter, blog, weekly lessons, projects, and curriculum for K-12. She writes articles for Home Education Magazine and The Link Homeschooling Magazine , and she is the author of the first edition of The Everything Homeschooling Book.

Top Ten Benefits of Homeschooling	p. x
Introduction	p. xi
1 Homeschool Expectations	p. 1
Preparing to Homeschool	p. 2
A Brief History Lesson	p. 2
Parents as Teachers	p. 4
The Student-Teacher Connection	p. 5
Time Required for Homeschooling	p. 8
Scheduling Strategies	p. 9
Cost of Homeschooling	p. 11
Benefits of Homeschooling	p. 14
2 Learning Styles and Teaching Methods	p. 17
Educational Theorists	p. 18
Popular Learning Styles	p. 20
Your Child's Learning Style	p. 23
Your Child's Strengths and Weaknesses	p. 24
Individualized Patterns	p. 25
Finding Your Teaching Style	p. 27
Help for You, the Teacher	p. 29
Resources on Learning Styles	p. 30
3 Getting Started Homeschooling	p. 31
Legal Requirements	p. 32
State Departments of Education	p. 33
Homeschool Groups	p. 34
Withdrawing Your Child from School	p. 36
Registering for Homeschooling	p. 36
Determining Educational Philosophies and Goals	p. 37
School Support for Homeschoolers	p. 39
Resources for Getting Started	p. 41
4 Types of Homeschooling	p. 42
Structured Learning	p. 43
Eclectic Learning	p. 43
Unschooling and Deschooling	p. 44
Secular Homeschooling	p. 46
Faith-Based Homeschooling	p. 47
Umbrella and Satellite Schools	p. 49
Charter Schools, Vouchers, and Cooperatives	p. 50
Independent Study Programs and Virtual Learning	p. 52
Year-Round Homeschooling	p. 55
Resources for Eclectic Learning and Unschooiing	p. 57
5 Answering the Socialization Question	p. 58
Social Skills and Child Development	p. 59
Socialization Opportunities for Homeschoolers	p. 61
Socializing in the Real World	p. 64
Maturity Levels of Homeschooled Children	p. 65
Studies on Socialization	p. 66
Family Values, Morals, and Etiquette	p. 67
Preparing for the Future	p. 69
Resources for the "S" Question	p. 69
6 Understanding Unschooling and Unit Studies	p. 70
Unschooling: A Way of Life	p. 71
Deschooting Each Day	p. 75
Children as Teachers	p. 76
Unit Studies Year-Round	p. 78
Theme Studies and the Core Curriculum	p. 79
Combining Methods: Eclectic Schooling	p. 80
Resources for Unschooiing and Unit Studies	p. 81
7 Fun Learning Activities	p. 82
Language Arts Activities	p. 83
Math and Reasoning Activities	p. 85
Science Projects and Experiments	p. 87
History, Geography, and Social Studies	p. 88
Arts, Music, and Crafts	p. 91
Life Skills and Social Skills	p. 93
Resources for Weekly Lessons	p. 95
8 Frugal Homeschooling Hints	p. 96
Libraries as Classrooms	p. 97
Free Books and Educational DVDs	p. 99
Learning Through TV and Movies	p. 100
Field Trips and Expeditions	p. 101
Sharing Lab Equipment	p. 102
Online Education and Workshops	p. 103
Lessons Through Everyday Events	p. 105
Resources Around the Home	p. 106
9 Choosing a Curriculum	p. 110
Curriculum Guidelines	p. 111
Packaged Curricula	p. 111
Designing Your Own Curriculum	p. 112
Creating Your Own Lesson Plans	p. 115
Free Educational Resources	p. 117
The Student's Input	p. 118
Handling Advanced Subjects	p. 119
Resources for Creating a Curriculum	p. 120
10 Homeschooling Schedules	p. 121
A Plan That Works	p. 122
Flexibility in the Homeschool	p. 123
Learning Naturally Every Day	p. 125
Scheduling Suggestions	p. 127
Time Management Tips	p. 130
Time for Rest and Relaxation	p. 133
Resources for Organizing Your Homeschool	p. 133
11 Homeschooling One or Several	p. 134
Homeschooling the Only Child	p. 135
Homeschooling Multiple Children	p. 136
Assistance from Siblings	p. 137
Keeping the Schedule on Track	p. 138
Time Off for the Teacher	p. 139
12 Typical Homeschool Days	p. 142
What Is a Typical Day?	p. 143
Recording Your Typical Day	p. 143
Breaking the Monotony	p. 145
Attaining a Well-Rounded Education	p. 147
Examples of Typical Homeschool Days	p. 147
Keeping Faith Each Day	p. 152
Tips from Homeschool Families	p. 152
Resources for Typical Homeschool Days	p. 153
13 Record Keeping	p. 154
Planning Ahead	p. 155
Your Lesson Plan Book	p. 156
Keeping a Daily Logbook	p. 158
Maintaining a Homeschool Portfolio	p. 160
Assessment Alternatives	p. 162
Recording Grades and Credits Earned	p. 163
Resources for Homeschool Records	p. 165
14 Organizing Your Homeschool	p. 166
A Place for Everything	p. 167
Storing Homeschool Supplies	p. 167
Creating an Idea File	p. 170
Activity Centers and Lab Stations	p. 171
Quiet Corners and Libraries	p. 172
Keeping Home and School Separate	p. 174
Resources for Organization Help	p. 175
15 Homeschooling and the Single Parent	p. 176
Single-Parent Homeschools	p. 177
Educational Options and Alternatives	p. 178
Special One-on-One Time	p. 181
Weekend and Evening Homeschooling	p. 181
Flexible Work Options	p. 182
Single-Parent Support Groups	p. 185
Help from Family and Friends	p. 185
Child-Care Options	p. 186
Resources for Single Parents	p. 187
16 Homeschooling and the Two-Career Family	p. 188
Balancing Work and Family	p. 189
Flexible Work Schedules	p. 191
Homeschooling Dads	p. 191
Involving Relatives	p. 192
Dividing and Organizing Responsibilities	p. 193
Homework by Day, Homeschooling by Night	p. 195
Weekend Learning Activities	p. 196
Family Field Trips	p. 197
Resources for Working Couples	p. 198
17 Homeschooling in the Early Years	p. 199
Toddlers and Preschoolers	p. 200
Learning Through Play	p. 202
Creating a Stimulating Environment	p. 203
Socializing with Others	p. 204
Ready for Kindergarten	p. 205
Daily Educational Activities	p. 207
Length of Homeschool Day	p. 209
Resources for Early Learning	p. 209
18 Homeschooling in the Elementary Years	p. 210
Teaching Children to Read	p. 211
Ready for Math	p. 212
Living History	p. 214
Scientific Explorations	p. 216
Art and Music	p. 217
Testing and Test Results	p. 219
Socialization Opportunities	p. 219
Resources for Lessons and Activities	p. 220
19 Homeschooling in the Middle Years	p. 221
Moving at Your Child's Pace	p. 222
Overcoming Weaknesses	p. 222
Enhancing Comprehension Skills	p. 223
Exploring and Learning Together	p. 225
Time for Educational Interests	p. 225
Self-Directed Learning	p. 227
Socialization Skills	p. 227
Volunteering in the Community	p. 229
Resources for Weekly Learning	p. 229
20 Homeschooling in the Teen Years	p. 230
Living with Teens	p. 231
Teaching High-School Courses	p. 231
Subjects Required for College	p. 233
Driver Education	p. 235
The Social Life	p. 235
Volunteering and Apprenticeships	p. 237
Working Part Time	p. 238
College Preparations	p. 239
High-School Graduation	p. 241
Resources for Teen Education and Graduation	p. 241
21 Homeschooling Special-Needs Children	p. 242
Learning Disabilities	p. 243
Helping Learning-Challenged Children	p. 245
Support and Resources	p. 248
ADD and ADHD Information	p. 249
Dyslexia Support	p. 250
Autism Assistance	p. 250
Down Syndrome	p. 250
Vision-Impaired and Hearing-Impaired Help	p. 251
Gifted Children	p. 251
Resources for Special-Needs Children	p. 252
22 Veteran Homeschoolers and Burnout	p. 253
Encouragement for Your Homeschool Journey	p. 254
Rekindling the Fire	p. 255
Staying Motivated and Inspired	p. 257
Reconsidering Curriculum Choices	p. 258
New and Refreshing Ideas	p. 260
Handling Unexpected Challenges	p. 261
Explaining Goals	p. 262
Taking Time Off	p. 263
Happy and Successful Homeschooling	p. 263
Resources to Keep Home Education Fun	p. 264
23 College and Beyond	p. 265
Colleges Welcome Homeschoolers	p. 266
College Considerations and Preparations	p. 267
Transcripts and Documentation	p. 268
Entrance Exams and Interviews	p. 269
Online and Distance Learning	p. 271
Resources for Continuing Education	p. 271
Life after Homeschool	p. 272
Options for Homeschooled Graduates	p. 272
Travel Adventures	p. 273
Continuing Education	p. 275
Life after the Nest Is Empty	p. 277
Appendix A Resources and Websites	p. 279
Appendix B Curriculum Providers and Programs for Homeschoolers	p. 285
Appendix C National Homeschool Organizations	p. 286
Index	p. 287

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