MomOfABunch Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I'm preparing a workshop for people interested in homeschooling and I want to give a list of starting points for people to do their own research on a variety of topics. The audience will be for mostly k-2 parents. Websites, book links, etc. What are some good ones? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Educating the Whole Hearted Child by Sally & Clay Clarkson is not to be missed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plagefille Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I always recommend Cathy Duffy's book. It helped me a ton when I was first thinking about homeschooling. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 The Rainbow Resource catalog could be a fun resource ... or some might find it daunting. The Well-Trained Mind by Susan Wise Bauer and Jessie Wise I found this to be a helpful book ~ Home Learning Year by Year by Rebecca Rupp Regards, Kareni 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 https://sandboxtosocrates.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 (edited) I think they are OOP, but I really appreciated "Homeschooling: A Patchwork of Days" and its swquel because they were collections of essays describing homeschooling approaches and typical homeschooling days from a variety of families. It made it much easier to picture doing it. Edited November 18, 2017 by Carol in Cal. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMD Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 For the Children's Sake. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 For the vision: And The Skylark Sings With Me For the rationale: Family Matters 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I liked The Homeschooling Option, in addition to many of the ones already listed. I've always wanted to do a cool info session, and it's still on the maybe list. My biggest concern has been determining a starting point. Since co-founding a co-op, I've heard some questions from parents that I never expected. People wondering who they go to to receive their homeschool curriculum. (Not where to shop. How to find the state homeschool fairy, I guess.) People who want to know why they can't drop their 3yo off at our "school" all day and ask if we ever plan to expand to 5 days a week and, by the way, why should they need to pay for this? People who want to know how to get their 4yo to reliably log into an app and get their lessons done independently without dawdling because they're throwing tantrums about reading. Basically, people who aren't ready to delve into Montessori vs. Waldorf. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 A To Z Home's Cool - https://a2zhomeschooling.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 On Facebook, there is a good secular group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/seahomeschoolers/ Larry Shiller who sells Montessori math kits (ShillerMath) does free webinars now. Usually pretty good, plus you also usually get a discount code. Think the Waldorf standpoint on ages/readiness is always interesting. https://theparentingpassageway.com/category/development/age-seven/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 For the Children's Sake The Well-Adjusted Child (research and excellent discussion on Socialization) Homeschooling: A Patchwork of Days (I wish someone would do a current update of this.) I Saw the Angel in the Marble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomOfABunch Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 (edited) I liked The Homeschooling Option, in addition to many of the ones already listed. I've always wanted to do a cool info session, and it's still on the maybe list. My biggest concern has been determining a starting point. Since co-founding a co-op, I've heard some questions from parents that I never expected. People wondering who they go to to receive their homeschool curriculum. (Not where to shop. How to find the state homeschool fairy, I guess.) People who want to know why they can't drop their 3yo off at our "school" all day and ask if we ever plan to expand to 5 days a week and, by the way, why should they need to pay for this? People who want to know how to get their 4yo to reliably log into an app and get their lessons done independently without dawdling because they're throwing tantrums about reading. Basically, people who aren't ready to delve into Montessori vs. Waldorf. Yes! That's exactly my audience. I'm covering things like yes, you have to fill out the paperwork for the county. Yes, you have to teach your child math and reading, here a re a few curriculum ideas; do your own research and pick one. Edited November 18, 2017 by MomOfABunch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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