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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, build your own educational philosophy, and discover the best ways to cater to your child's specific learning style, including:
·When, why, and how to get started
·The best ways to develop an effective curriculum, assess your child's progress, and navigate local regulations
·Kid-tested and parent-approved learning activities for all age levels
·Simple strategies for developing an independent child and strengthening family and social relationships
·And much, much more!
"To the thousands of requests we receive for help from families new to homeschooling, we will now recommend this warm and knowledgeable book. It will ensure that all families make it to the second year--including yours!" --Elizabeth Kanna, editor in chief, Homeschool.com
"Linda Dobson addresses all the issues facing parents as they consider the task of homeschooling over other educational options. Those who wonder whether they really can or want to do the job will find unique perspectives in this well-researched work." --Beverly K. Eakman, author and cofounder, National Education Consortium

Tabla de contenidos provista por Syndetics

• Introduction(p. viii)
• 1. Thinking About Homeschooling?(p. 2)
• 2. Homeschooling as Grand Experiment(p. 24)
• 3. Homeschooling Nuts and Bolts for Every Parent(p. 42)
• 4. See, Hear, Touch? Catering to Your Child's Learning Style(p. 64)
• 5. In a Way That Fits Your Family, Begin Where You Are(p. 88)
• 6. A Week in the Life(p. 116)
• 7. Half a Dozen Homeschooling Myths(p. 150)
• 8. What to Expect When Starting at the Beginning(p. 172)
• 9. What to Expect When Bringing a Child Home from School(p. 194)
• 10. First-Year Hurdles(p. 216)
• 11. Gold-Medal Hurdle Jumpers(p. 242)
• 12. After Your First Year(p. 260)
• Appendix A Homeschooling Resources(p. 274)
• Appendix B State-by-State Information(p. 324)
• Index(p. 340)

Notas de autor provistas por Syndetics

Linda Dobson is a charter member of the National Homeschool Association. A former news editor and columnist for Home Education Magazine, she lives in Rainbow Lake, New York, where she homeschooled her three children