- ISBN13: 9780761527886
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Product Description
Homeschool the right way from day one.
Are you considering homeschooling for your family? Today, many parents recognize that their child’s school options are limited, inadequate, or even dangerous, and an increasing number are turning to homeschooling. But where do you start and how do you ensure the highest-quality educational experience, especially in that pivotal first year?
This comprehensive guide will help you determine the appropriate first steps… More >>
The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child: Your Complete Guide to Getting Off to the Right Start
The author provides an excellent overview of the secular aspects of getting started in homeschooling. However, aside from a few passing mentions by profiled families in the “week in the life” chapter, she completely ignores the spiritual aspects. For the vast majority of homeschooling families, faith plays a central role in their lives, regardless of specific religious affiliation. Because of this glaring omission, I would recommend this book only as a supplement to another one such as Mary Pride for Protestants or “A Catholic Homeschool Treasury” for Catholics.
Updated to mention a similar book that does incorporate a generic acknowledgment of the importance of religion/spirituality in homeschooling without endorsing any particular faith. It’s called Homeschooling: Take A Deep Breath – You Can Do This!
Rating: 3 / 5
If you are like most new parents or parents of pre-school aged children, you are wondering if public school is the right choice for your child. More and more families are choosing for one parent to stay home and educate the children at least through third grade. With so many books available on the subject, choosing has become a chore. As a homeschool mother of 5, I found this book for be a great basic tool that answers many of a parents questions and makes decision making so much easier. I highly recommend this no only for parents of young children , but also for libraries and churches. Also recommended by The Education Garden and many homeschool groups.
Rating: 5 / 5
This book has become my new Bible of sorts. I am new to homeschooling and have read and re-read this book at least a dozen times. So many questions and fears and situations that I have had have been addressed in this book. you come away feeling so much more comfortable and confident in your decision. Thank you! Thank you for this book!!!
Rating: 5 / 5
Linda Dobson’s prior works set the expectation that this, her latest, is the most comprehensive and broadminded “beginning homeschooling” book on the market–and the expectation is easily met.
The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child covers learning styles, homeschooling myths, deschooling, learning readiness and more. A unique feature is the chapter that presents “a week in the life” profiles of families using various homeschooling methods.
Scattered throughout are highlighted tips on the topic “What I wish someone had told me during my first year of homeschooling.” The book includes scads of fresh learning resources, the wacky “weirdest homeschooling laws” segment, and state by state legal information. During my first year of homeschooling, I wish I’d had this book!
Rating: 5 / 5
This book is very informative and has many words of encouragement. It is also filled with great ideas.
Rating: 5 / 5